Jonathan Law 
“It is currently the most stressful and tragic times for those who are impacted by the recent floods. We are aware that the first step to rebuilding your life back is to prepare for an insurance claim. We have made a quick and easy to read outline below to assist you with making an insurance … Read more
When you are making the CTP claim by filling out the Notice of Accident Claim Form, there will be a question asking whether you are a participant of the National Injury Insurance Scheme Queensland. So, what is the National Injury Insurance Scheme Queensland (NIISQ)? NIISQ is a no-fault scheme. It provides necessary and reasonable lifetime … Read more
We have mentioned in the previous article that you will need to complete the Notice of Accident Claim Form (NOAC Form) and submit it to the ‘at fault’ vehicle’s insurer if you intend to make the CTP claim in a motor vehicle accident. However, what if the “at fault” vehicle is unidentified, for example, in … Read more
According to Motor Accident Insurance Act 1994, individuals who can prove their injuries were caused by another person’s negligence may be eligible to claim compensation. Please note you have up to three years from when the accident occurred to make the claim which means any claim made after 3 years of the subject accident will … Read more
Generally speaking, there are a few heads of damages you can claim pursuant to Civil Liability Act 2003 and Civil Liability Regulation 2014:- This article will briefly talk about what does each head of damages mean and the methodology the court uses to calculate the compensation amount. General damages ‘General damages’ refers to compensation for … Read more
What is an ‘uplift fee’? If you have a ‘no win-no fee’ costs agreement, you should be mindful that your lawyers may charge an uplift fee on top of any fees that are otherwise payable should your case wins. This is because the law firm covers the costs of the running your case and takes … Read more
The ‘no win – no fee’ agreement is a conditional costs agreement. According to s 323 of Legal Profession Act 2007 (the Act), a conditional costs agreement means the payment of some, or all of the legal costs is conditional on the successful outcome of your matter. Lawyers and their clients can enter into this … Read more
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