Frequently asked questions.

If you’re not at fault in a car accident in Queensland, you may be entitled to claim compensation for injuries, medical expenses, lost income, and other related costs. This is typically done through the CTP (Compulsory Third Party) insurance of the at-fault driver. In most cases, you won’t need to deal directly with the other driver — your claim is managed through their insurer under Queensland’s personal injury laws. A not at fault car accident refers to any crash where another party is responsible — such as rear-end collisions, ...

No Win No Fee Lawyers in Brisbane: What You Really Need to Know Before Making a Claim Wondering how much no win no fee lawyers take in Brisbane? You’re not alone—and the answer can vary. While many personal injury law firms in Brisbane operate under the no win, no fee model, the actual amount they take from your compensation can differ depending on the terms of their agreement. Most firms charge professional fees only if your claim succeeds, but some may also deduct disbursements or apply uplift fees of up to 25% on top of standard legal co...

If you’ve been injured at work, chances are you’ve found yourself asking: How much will I actually get from workers’ comp?” While the system is designed to support injured workers, there’s no single fixed amount. Your compensation will depend on a mix of factors like how bad the injury is, how long you’re off work, and whether your employer was at fault. This guide breaks down how workers’ compensation payouts are calculated, the types of payments you might receive, and average figures based on recent data — with a focus on Quee...

Stress leave — also known as mental health leave — is time away from work taken when an employee is struggling with psychological stress that’s affecting their ability to function at work. In Australia, stress leave is generally taken as personal (sick) leave under the Fair Work Act, rather than being a separate leave type. But when workplace stress leads to more serious mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, or burnout, there may also be legal options for seeking compensation. At Trilby Misso Lawyers, we specialise in psychol...

When you think about workplace injuries, heavy lifting and dangerous machinery might come to mind. But surprisingly, the most common workers’ compensation claim in Australia often comes from something much more everyday: manual handling injuries. In this guide, we’ll look at what these claims involve, why they’re so frequent, and what workers and employers can do to manage them — while answering all the questions real people are googling about work injury claims. What counts as a “common” workers’ compensation claim? In the contex...