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Personal injury lawyers

Injury and disability can adversely affect not only your enjoyment of life, but also your financial stability, for example, by burdening you with mounting medical bills or by affecting your ability to work.

Compensation laws in Queensland are designed to provide protection to those who have been injured in circumstances where the injury has been caused by the fault of another party.

At Stacks Law Firm we are experts at managing compensation claims in Queensland. Our lawyers can provide you with advice regarding how the law operates in Queensland and what your potential entitlements may be.

There are time limits that apply, so if you have been injured and believe you may have a claim, you should seek advice as soon as possible.

How much compensation can I claim?

There are a number of factors to consider when assessing the value of a claim, including the following.

The circumstances of the accident
The nature and extent of your injuries
The nature and extent of any pre-existing injuries
Your age and life expectancy
Whether your injuries have impacted your ability to earn an income in the past
Whether your injuries are likely to have an impact on your ability to earn an income in the future
Past and future care required, which includes both paid care and care that is provided at no cost by family or friends
Medical and other expenses that you have incurred
Likely future expenses

The likely future impact of an injury is not known until the injury stabilises and specialist medical evidence is obtained.

Once the required evidence has been received, a compensation lawyer at Stacks Law Firm will be able to consider your specific circumstances and advise you on how much compensation you are likely to recover.

How long will it take?

A claim is usually resolved within approximately 12 to 18 months from the date of the accident. However, some claims are more complex than others, for example, a claim involving a number of different parties with the question of fault in dispute. At Stacks Law Firm, we will keep you updated on the progress of your claim and the likely time frame that your claim will take to resolve.

Are there any time limits?

There are different time limits that apply, depending on the circumstances of your injury.

If your injury was suffered at work or due to work, a claim must be commenced in court (or a compliant notice of claim form lodged with WorkCover Queensland or your employer’s self-insurer) within three years of the date of the injury. If your injury happened over time, such as a repetitive strain injury, the three year period starts from the date when the symptoms of pain first commenced.

If your injury was suffered as a result of a motor vehicle accident, a claim form is required to be lodged with the relevant CTP insurer within nine months of the date of the accident or within one month of consulting a lawyer, whichever is the earliest. If the driver of the vehicle at fault is unidentified, then the claim form is required to be lodged within three months of the date of the accident and required to be compliant within nine months of the date of the accident. Court proceedings must be commenced within three years of the date of the accident.

If you have been injured on public or private property, a claim form is required to be lodged with the respondent within nine months of the date of the accident or within one month of consulting a lawyer, whichever is the earliest. Court proceedings are required to be commenced within three years of the date of the accident.

In certain circumstances, it may be possible to make a claim outside the limitation period, however you should seek advice from a compensation lawyer as soon as possible.

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Obligation free initial consultation

At Stacks Law Firm we believe that a person should be entitled to be advised of their legal rights regarding a potential claim without feeling obliged to proceed. For this reason, we are happy to meet with you on an obligation and cost-free basis to explain how the law operates and advise you on whether your potential claim is likely to succeed.

Appointments outside of business hours

At Stacks Law Firm we understand that due to work, family or other commitments, arranging a meeting during normal business hours can be difficult. For this reason, we are happy to meet with you either before or after usual office hours from Monday to Friday, or even on the weekend if preferred. It is our way of honouring our commitment to you.

Home visits if preferred

At Stacks Law Firm we understand that some clients find it difficult to attend a lawyer’s office and instead prefer to meet in their own home or a venue close to their home, such as a coffee shop. This may be for a variety of reasons, including convenience, comfort, or health or mobility reasons. We are happy to meet at your convenience and arrange the meeting in a location that best suits you.

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