Frequently Asked Questions
If you’ve been injured in Brisbane or anywhere in Queensland, it’s common to feel unsure about your rights or how to begin a claim. The personal injury process can be confusing, especially when you’re dealing with the stress of recovery. Getting legal advice early can help you understand your options and avoid missing important deadlines. We’ve answered some common questions here, but if you’d like to discuss your situation, contact us for a free, no-obligation chat.
Strict time limits apply under Queensland personal injury laws:
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Motor vehicle accidents (Queensland CTP Claim): You must lodge a Notice of Accident Claim Form within 9 months of the accident (or within 1 month of consulting a lawyer) and start court proceedings within 3 years.
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Public liability claims: You generally have 3 years from the date of injury to start proceedings, but an initial Notice of Claim must be served within 9 months of the incident or when you first realised you were injured.
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WorkCover Queensland claims: For a workplace injury, you must lodge your statutory claim within 6 months of the injury. If pursuing common law damages, court action must start within 3 years. If you lodge a claim more than 20 days after the injury, WorkCover may decline to backdate weekly payments beyond that period.
Seek legal advice promptly from experienced personal injury lawyers to avoid missing these strict deadlines.
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Yes. Our Brisbane injury lawyers assist with rejected work injury claims, including WorkCover disputes. We provide legal advice, review medical records, and can handle the legal process on your behalf. A free initial consultation can help you understand your options for legal action and potential compensation payout following a work accident.
Personal injury cases may cover medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, loss of income, and pain and suffering. Claims involving motor vehicle accidents, public liability, or medical negligence can also include rehabilitation funding.
Yes, in some cases, even if you were partly responsible for a car accident, workplace injury, or public liability claim, you may still receive a reduced compensation payout. Our Brisbane compensation lawyers can provide legal advice on how contributory negligence affects personal injury proceedings and the legal process in Queensland.
Under a no-win, no-fee guarantee, you only pay legal fees if your claim succeeds. Our law firm covers upfront costs, such as medical records and expert reports, during the legal process. If you win, legal costs are deducted from your compensation payout.
A free case review with our Brisbane lawyers means you get an obligation-free assessment of your personal situation. We’ll review your medical negligence claims or other injury details, explain your legal rights and provide advice on next steps.
Even if you decide not to proceed, you’ll still know where you stand without paying legal fees and get an idea of any potential compensation entitlements.
We do not charge uplift fees, even though under Queensland law, Personal Injury firms are entitled to apply an 'uplift' fee of up to 25% on their professional fees if the case achieves a successful outcome. While this is a common practice across the industry, unlike many Personal Injury law firms in Queensland, we’ve chosen not to apply this uplift, keeping our pricing transparent and predictable for clients.
In addition, Queensland legislation limits a Personal Injury firm’s professional fee to a maximum of 50% of the client’s net settlement amount (that is, after statutory refunds such as Medicare, WorkCover and Centrelink, as well as disbursements, have been paid). To ensure our clients receive the fairest possible outcome, we cap our professional fees at just 35% of the net settlement amount, well below the legal maximum. This approach means you understand your fees from the outset, retain more of your compensation and can move forward with greater financial peace of mind.
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Injuries can happen anywhere – on a busy worksite, on the road, at your desk, or while out having dinner with friends. If you’ve been injured in an accident, personal injury lawyer Howard Biddle can help. He assists clients from all walks of life, including those injured at work, on the road, or in public places, with both compensation and common law claims. His approach is straightforward and transparent, making compensation law easier to understand.
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Whether you’re thinking about a personal injury claim or simply want an honest assessment of your options, get in touch. Your first consultation is free, and we can often help with personal injury compensation claims on a no-win, no-fee basis.
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You’ll receive clear guidance on your rights and the claims process, so you can make informed decisions about your next steps. If you move forward, you’ll have support every step of the way, allowing you to focus on your recovery. Get in touch with our personal injury lawyers in Brisbane today for more information.
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