Car Accident Lawyers Gold Coast
A Gold Coast injury claim should start with a clear explanation of the fee arrangement. We offer no win no fee terms for the claims we accept. Ask us to explain the written agreement, the expenses involved and the possible deductions before deciding to proceed.
A no win no fee arrangement makes payment of professional fees conditional on the outcome described in the agreement. It is important to understand the definition of a successful outcome, how fees are calculated and what happens if you end the agreement before the claim finishes.
Medical reports, records and other expenses can be needed to establish an injury claim. Ask who pays those expenses while the claim is running and when you would be responsible for them. Do not assume every possible cost is included in the phrase “no win no fee”.
A settlement figure is not necessarily the amount paid into your bank account. Legal costs, expenses and any required refunds or repayments must be considered. Ask your lawyer for an explanation of likely deductions and the Queensland rules that limit fees in relevant personal injury matters.
For Gold Coast clients working across the state border, keep employment and earnings records from before and after the accident. The location of your job does not by itself determine the injury scheme.
Further information: Motor Accident Insurance Commission. General information only; ask a lawyer about the facts and deadlines for your claim.
