How much money can you sue for pain and suffering?
If the claim falls under the motor vehicle, workplace or public place accident legislation, the amount you can sue for pain and suffering will be capped. We explain more, give examples for different injuries and what steps you should take in the link below…
What compensation will I get for my personal injury claim?
You are entitled to make to a claim. Unfortunately you are not entitled to a particular fixed amount. This is why our Lawyers evaluate your claim using their skill and knowledge and our past claims of more than 30 years. We can then confidently make a case for what we think you should receive to cover your injuries and any future losses etc. We explain more in the link below…
Do terrorism victims have compensation rights?
Sadly since 9/11, terrorism is now a more regular occurrence in our lives. Several customers have asked us as personal injury lawyers, if they would have a right to claim some compensation to help support themselves should a similar attack happen locally and they were injured. A complex situation, but we explain how you can claim in the link below…
What legal costs will a personal injury claim incur?
The Personal Injury Lawyers are a no win no fee injury compensation firm. This means that you don’t pay us anything at all, unless and until we win your case for you and you receive compensation or damages for your accident injuries. We go in to detail on our no win no fee guarantee and other fee questions you’ve asked us…
What is an offer of settlement in personal injury claims
Basically, personal injury settlement negotiations are where the parties try to reach a resolution of the claim between themselves. This is done by exchanging offers of settlement back and forth, until they reach a satisfactory settlement.
Negotiations are tricky, and that’s where a great Lawyer and our research and processes help. We explain more about what we do, what happens in negotiations, what goes on between the parties legal representatives and more in the link below…
Is my compensation payment taxable?
No, your compensation and damages settlement payment or award is not taxable. However, where you place your money, and what you do with it can be taxable. We explain fully in the link below…
If bankrupt will my compensation pay my creditors?
No it will not, compensation that you receive from your personal injury claim does not form part of your estate in bankruptcy. However, we answer fully and in more detail, because when you are suddenly injured and income payment stops, issues arise. We explain based on our years of experience what is best to do and be aware of in this situation in the link below…
Will my compensation end up paying for legal costs?
No. The good news is that in Queensland, this just cannot happen as there is legislation to protect you and your claim. We show you examples, explain calculations and layout why this just cannot happen by law in the link below…
If I wasn’t driving, who will pay for my accident compensation?
It is important to remember that, in respect of all car accident claims, it is the Compulsory Third Party Insurance company or the Nominal Defendant that will be compensating you for your personal injuries, loss and damage arising from the car accident. We explain more in the link below…
Will my employer have to pay if I make a work injury claim?
A lot of workers are concerned that when they make a claim for workers’ compensation or Common Law Damages for a work injury, their employer will have to pay for their claim. We explain more about this and self insurers in the link below…