Personal injury & compensation (QLD only)
A single moment on the road, a split-second on a work site, a fault in equipment or an institutional failure can result in devastating injury.
You have the right to claim compensation for personal injury when you have been injured because of the actions or negligence of someone else.
Personal injury is complex and difficult to navigate. And this is just law we’re talking about.
Add to the mix having to deal with insurance companies and you can see how lodging a personal injury compensation claim on your own is the last thing you want to do when you’ve been injured.
Make the slightest mistake with your claim or miss a strict deadline and the entire case goes down the drain or you could potentially lose thousands of dollars.
It’s that easy to mess it up.
To get the maximum compensation amount you’re entitled to by law, you must submit conclusive evidence to support your claim.
Think of doctors’ reports, details of the incident, ongoing care expenses, loss of income, the list goes on.
Do you think you’re up for the task? Or maybe you’ll be better off to engage a skilled lawyer who knows the Compensation Law like the back of his or her hand to handle a complex, unfriendly process while you’re recovering?
This is where we come in.
To start with, we offer you a Free, No Obligation Consultation.
Sit with one of our lawyers for straight answers about what we can do for your compensation claim. During the meeting, you’ll have the chance to get a feel of our firm and what we stand for.
This is a free consultation (usually, an hour you spend with our lawyer costs at least $400 plus GST).
In addition, if your compensation claim fails, we will not charge you a cent for the work we have done for you. It will be our loss, not yours.
If your compensation claims succeeds, we’ll charge you only for the work we have done on your behalf. This is what we call No Win No Fee Process.
In other words — what do you have to lose? Nothing.
You engage a team of highly trained Personal Injury Lawyers with years and years of experience in Queensland Personal Injury Law to act on your behalf without ever seeing a legal bill from us until we settle your claim for you.
How you benefit:
Book your free, no obligation consultation with one of our Personal Injury Lawyers in Brisbane (teleconferencing will work too)
Tell us your story and what happened
We manage all negotiations with the insurance company
We settle with the insurer and process your payment as soon as we receive it
If you have been injured in a car accident, you may have a claim against the insurer of the vehicle at fault. Car accidents do happen in congested cities like Brisbane.
The effects range from devastating tragedies to temporary inconveniences.
Whatever the outcome, we can assist you or your family members.
There is a unique thrill to riding on two wheels. Bikers often speak about the adrenaline, relief and respect that come with navigating a motorbike across an open road.
However, travelling on two wheels makes you more susceptible to accidents. The effects for riders are usually devastating. If you have been injured in a motorbike accident, you may have a claim against the insurer of the vehicle at fault.
Whether you ride a supersport, cruiser, supermoto, or a moped, we can assist you or your family members in seeking adequate compensation.
Many of our lawyers enjoy cycling as a sport to keep fit or ride to work. Anyone that has ever had a cycling accident will tell you that the impact is usually devastating.
Cycling accidents are known for serious injuries and in some situations lead to death.
If you have been injured in a cycling accident, you may have a claim for compensation.
We believe that everyone has the right to go to work and return home safely. Employers have an obligation to provide a safe workplace.
However, accidents do happen from time to time. Whilst in many cases a good recovery and quick return to work can be achieved, sometimes the injured worker will need to be retrained or will suffer ongoing physical difficulties.
If you have been injured in accidents involving unsafe equipment, unsafe practices, scaffolding, ladders, unsafe lifting procedures, lack of training, burns, slips and falls, or whilst travelling to or from work our personal injury team can help.
It is now commonplace to be insured for Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) cover within superannuation. Superannuation TPD claims are becoming more frequent. In fact, many Australians now hold income protection/TPD policies outside super concurrently.
If through injury or illness you are unable to return to your usual occupation, then it may be possible to access the insurance cover for TPD.
Our lawyers regularly advise on Superannuation TPD claims.
This can be considered regardless of whether you have made another type of claim, e.g. CTP, Workers’ Compensation or another type of compensation.
We will review your policy, and provide some preliminary advice on your prospects on making a claim.
When someone is killed because of the wrongful act or negligence of another, it often leads to financial hardship the spouse, the children, and the family has to deal with.
If your loved one died because of the fault of another, such as a car or work accident, airline catastrophe or an accident in a public place, you may be able to claim a death dependency claim.
We understand that this is a difficult, traumatic time for you and your family. We can assure you that our team will treat you and your family with utmost respect and empathy while acting on your behalf.
Manufacturers have a responsibility to ensure the quality and safety of their goods. In law, this concept is known as product liability.
Generally, Australian consumer legislation governs product liability. However, actions may be brought for breach of contract.
Consumers who suffer loss or damage as a result of defects in a manufacturer’s goods may have remedies available to them.
Have defective products or goods caused you injury? You may have a product liability claim.
We have been actively involved in advice and claims as a result of child sexual abuse in an institutional context for many years.
This has included advising and appearing for institutions who were called to give evidence before the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse led by one of our Directors, Alistair Macpherson.
We have served a number of institutions that have been called to give evidence in the Royal Commission. Our team has experience in navigating these cases from enquiry to court following processes, adhering to deadlines and applying for rebate from the Commission.
Our services have included acting for:
Our team has extensive experience dealing with compensation matters. We understand that historic incidents are often hard to prove when the evidence does not exist.
Our method is to listen to your story, provide advice and journey with you throughout your case.
We understand that plaintiff proceedings are not easy, and we will explore all avenues to seek an early resolution and bring peace of mind to you and those around you.
If you are injured as a result of a motor vehicle accident in Queensland as a driver, passenger, cyclist, or pedestrian and you are not at fault, you will be entitled to bring a claim against the CTP insurer of the vehicle at fault.
If your passengers were injured, but you were the driver at fault they are still entitled to bring a claim.
You will need to complete a Notice of Accident Claim form.
Your GP will need to complete the medical certificate attached to the Notice of Accident Claim form.
This is a pre-requisite for any insurer to consider funding your treatment, rehabilitation and compensation settlement payment.
You will still have the same rights to make a claim against the insurer of the vehicle at fault.
You may also have the right to make a claim against your Workers Compensation insurance for medical and rehabilitation expenses and weekly wages.
If you are injured as a result of a defective or faulty product in Queensland and you are not at fault, you may be able to lodge a claim for compensation.
Broadly speaking, there are two types of TPD definitions:
An own occupation policy will pay the policy-holder a benefit if by injury or illness the insured is unable to work again in their current occupation.
With any occupation, a policy will pay only if it can be satisfied that the insured will be unable to work again in any occupation (reasonably suited by education, training and experience).
Hence in most cases, it is easier to establish entitlement in an own occupation policy than any occupation.
However, from 1 July 2014, TPD policies within superannuation no longer allow new own occupation policies.
No matter which policy you hold, we recommend in the event that you are suffering a long-term injury or illness to speak to our Brisbane Personal Injury Lawyers regarding superannuation TPD claims and have your policy reviewed for eligibility.
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Both the Workers’ Compensation & Rehabilitation Act and the Fair Work Act provide legal protection so you cannot be sacked for lodging a compensation claim.
If you are sacked for lodging a claim related to your workplace injury, speak with your lawyer for further legal advice.
At the time of negotiations, we will advise you of your entitlements, including for components such as:
Your damages are generally tax free.
Our firm offers No Win No Fee basis for certain personal injury matters.
We also provide a free initial consultation which gives you the opportunity to discuss the merits of your case.
Our professional fees are not charged as a percentage of your damages. We only charge you for the work carried out.
The legislation imposes strict timeframes for lodging your claim.
The sooner you lodge a claim the better.
Your claim must be lodged within 9 months of your accident or within one month of consulting with us.
You have 3 years from the date of accident to commence a claim in the court.
Every claim is as different as the claimant lodging it.
Different factors may prolong or shorten the time it takes for you to receive your compensation. We will discuss the different factors that will impact the length of your claim.
The process will also depend on how quickly you recover from your injuries.
Every claim has the potential to reach a court hearing. Generally, however, approximately 98% of claims settle out of court.
Some claimants decide to initiate the process as self-represented litigants.
Personal injury compensation claims have complexities that if missed or misunderstood can affect the outcome of your claim.
Contact us today to discuss your claim and understand the complexities in detail.
Liability limited by a scheme approved under professional standards legislation (personal injury work exempted).