Areas of practice
Four kinds of claim. One lawyer who runs yours.
Each kind of claim has its own rules, its own insurer and its own deadlines. The pages below explain each one in plain language: who can claim, how it runs, what it can cover, and the dates that decide it.
No win, no fee
- 01Motor Vehicle Accident ClaimsCar, motorcycle, bicycle, truck, passenger and pedestrian accidents, including hit-and-run, stolen and uninsured vehicles.First deadline
9 months to notify the insurer, 3 months for a hit-and-runRead the full page → - 02Workers' CompensationWorkCover claims for physical injuries, repetitive strain, psychological injuries including stress and bullying, occupational disease and permanent impairment.First deadline
6 months to lodge with WorkCoverRead the full page → - 03Public LiabilityInjuries in shopping centres, restaurants and cafés, rental properties, footpaths, parks and pools caused by a hazard someone should have fixed.First deadline
9 months to notify the responsible partyRead the full page → - 04TPD, Income Protection & Super ClaimsTotal and permanent disability, income protection, death and terminal illness claims through superannuation or a policy you hold, including claims that have been declined.First deadline
No fixed notice period, but cover can lapse: start earlyRead the full page →
Not sure which applies to you?
Answer five quick questions and the checker tells you which kind of claim it is, the deadline that applies, and what to do next. Or just call: the first conversation is free, and we will tell you plainly whether you have a claim.
Legal insights
Guides that apply to every kind of claim
How a Queensland claim runs from start to finish, what it can cover, what a no win, no fee agreement should say, and the refunds that come out of a settlement.
Injured in Queensland on a visa: can you claim compensation?
Independent medical examinations in Queensland injury claims: what to expect and your rights
Evidence: what to keep from day one, and what can damage your claim
How long does a personal injury claim take, and what sets the pace
No win, no fee: what it means, what it doesn't, and what to ask before you sign
When someone dies in an accident in Queensland: dependency claims, WorkCover death benefits and super
Medicare and Centrelink refunds from your compensation: what comes out of a settlement
What compensation can cover: the heads of damage explained
How personal injury claims work in Queensland: the four pathways
Your lawyer answers the phone.
Your first consultation is free, by phone, Zoom, at our office or at yours. We answer most enquiries within the hour and all of them within a business day, and we will tell you plainly whether you have a claim.