After being abused at boarding school by a priest at the age of 12, it took S.M. more than 30 years to build up the courage to come forward and seek financial compensation for the trauma he had suffered ever since the abuse occurred.

Wyatts took on S.M.’s case, advising him to pursue a civil claim rather than relying on the National Redress Scheme. Wyatts helped S.M. achieve a substantial out of court settlement to compensate for his pain and suffering, past and future economic losses and future treatment expenses.

“The settlement doesn’t take away the pain the abuse caused me and what I have had to live with, but it certainly helps. An amazing outcome for myself and my family which would not have been possible without the dedication of Wyatts Compensation Lawyers. I couldn’t recommend them highly enough and will always be grateful for their dedication and hard work.”

S.M. was suffering trauma and PTSD more than 30 years after the abuse he experienced at the hands of a priest at his boarding school when he was 12 years old. Having decided to finally come forward to seek financial compensation for his pain and suffering, S.M. contacted Wyatts to discuss his situation.

The caring team at Wyatts, who have helped hundreds of people who had endured similar experiences to S.M., assured him he was not alone. The Wyatts team explained the legal process clearly and advised S.M. to pursue a civil claim against the institution, rather than relying on the National Redress Scheme. They also outlined the damages that would be sought in the legal action.

Wyatts undertook a comprehensive evidence gathering process, retrieving records from the school and strengthening S.M.’s case by investigating other allegations made against the perpetrator. Medical assessments helped diagnose the psychological impact of the abuse on S.M. and the implications of this for his case were sensitively presented to him by the Wyatts team.

We understood the reluctance of S.M. to take his case to trail, so we guided him through a mediation process. There were moments when S.M. was inclined to take settlement offers that were presented to him, but Wyatts encouraged him to trust their expertise and remain patient.

The perseverance and hard work of the Wyatts team resulted in S.M. being awarded a substantial out of court settlement, compensating him for the pain and suffering the abuse caused, as well as past and future economic losses and future treatment expenses.

If you’ve suffered abuse as a child at the hands of a person or institution, we understand that no amount of settlement money will ever take away the pain of what you have been through. At Wyatts we take a client-centred approach, with patience, compassion and care. If you have been abused and want to pursue a financial settlement, contact us today for a confidential and obligation-free consultation.