Queenslanders considering taking legal action for a work-related injury or illness are often concerned about how much it is going to cost in legal fees.
That’s why The Workers Compensation Lawyers QLD provide a 100% no-win, no-fee guarantee for all our clients. But what does that mean exactly? Well, it means you:
Furthermore, all our legal matters undergo an independent cost assessment, ensuring you are charged a fair and reasonable amount.
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Our no-financial-risk guarantee starts with a free Workcover claim review. Once you agree to representation from our workers’ compensation team, you can access the following.
Section 347 of the Legal Profession Act limits how much Queensland compensation lawyers can charge for legal services. Because of this, a Queensland compensation law firm can’t gain more from a settlement than their client.
This principle is commonly known as the 50/50 rule and serves as a cap on fees. It doesn’t mean that you will be charged 50% of a settlement value, but it does mean that:
In reality, fees are calculated based on the hours of work needed to resolve a case, which generally means that:
You may be curious about how a no-win, no-fee lawyer will calculate your fees if you have never filed a WorkCover claim before. It’s common to think they simply charge a percentage of the payout figure.
The Workers Compensation Lawyers QLD is committed to fair and reasonable costings, so we use an external legal costing firm to review all our legal matters. They keep an eye om every case to ensure fair business practice.
The Workers Compensation Lawyers QLD understand that you may struggle to afford bills when you suffer a work-related injury or illness and are off work. So, we cover outlays and disbursements until settlement. However, our No-Financial-Risk Guarantee means:
All workers’ comp legal matters require evidence to prove a case. These documents include:
The cost of these professional evaluations is referred to as disbursements and can amount to thousands. Other legal outlays can include:
Recovery should be a priority if you’ve been hurt in a work accident. However, some people might find the cost of physio and rehab unaffordable when they are unable to work.
The Workers Compensation Lawyers QLD can cover these expenses until a settlement is reached, if necessary for your recovery.
Here are five ways in which you can help reduce your legal bill.
A legal cost agreement is a contract that explains the terms under which a law firm provides legal advice, including no-win, no-fee funding and cover for disbursements.
This document will also show how fees are calculated. We recommend you read this agreement so you understand all the possible outcomes.
Once the Workers Compensation Lawyers QLD takes on your case, we work hard to achieve a successful outcome. After all, we only get paid if you do.
We will provide regular updates on progress to ensure you understand your progress through the claim process.
Be aware that if you make additional information requests, a lawyer will be required to investigate and answer your query, and you will be billed for their time.
Less contact = lower legal bill.
As part of a workers’ compensation matter, you may need to attend an independent medical assessment, particularly for a WorkCover common law claim.
Once we take on your case our legal team will explain the required evidence and how to collect these documents. Your lawyer will spend less time organising these if you put them in an appropriate order.
Putting your papers in order will help save you money.
It’s a beneficial idea to respond quickly when a solicitor asks for information if you want a lower legal bill.
That’s because you will be charged for the time a lawyer spends chasing you, so responding quickly will yield a better result at settlement time.
The Workers Compensation Lawyers QLD can let you know where you stand during a free case review, including:
Find out now by Calling 1800 575 023
