Frequently asked questions.

Are There Any Fees Associated With Hiring Trilby Misso For My Case? At Trilby Misso there are only legal fees associated with hiring us if you are successful in your personal injury case. This is often referred to as a no win, no fee arrangement. When we meet, the team at Trilby Misso will take the time to ensure you fully understand the no win, no fee agreement, what it means for you and what, if any, risks exist. The benefit of hiring a no win, no fee lawyer is that it allows people access to justice that they would not otherwise be in a fina...

Average Costs or Fees Associated With ‘No Win No Fee’ Injury Lawyers in Queensland? Each no win no fee injury compensation case is unique and each claim is different. While there are laws setting out procedures that must happen in each case, the individuals involved, the injury, the impact of that injury, the circumstances of the accident, the amount of evidence to gather and analyse, and the length of time involved will vary from case to case. It is therefore difficult to give a meaningful average cost of hiring a no win, no fee injury law...

What Evidence is Needed for a Successful Workers’ Compensation Claim in Queensland? There are two elements in a workers’ compensation claim that your lawyer will gather evidence in relation to, that is: Liability – whose fault it is; and Quantum – the dollar value of the claim. When you make a workers’ compensation claim in relation to a workplace accident, it is up to you, with the help of your legal team, to provide the evidence to prove the claim. A good workers’ compensation injury lawyer is highly skilled at knowing wha...

Can I be fired for claiming workers’ compensation? In an already uncertain time, when you should be focusing on your rehabilitation and recovery, worrying about being sacked for claiming workers’ compensation is a common fear. In Queensland workers are protected by the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003 (QLD) – employers can NOT fire workers within 12 months of the injury or illness. This should create some peace of mind and give workers the security in knowing they can not be sacked for claiming workers’ compen...

Statutory vs Common Law in Personal Injury Claims Statutory law sets out the rules for structured personal injury schemes like WorkCover, CTP insurance and public liability frameworks. Common law applies when an injured person seeks damages by proving negligence under principles developed through court decisions. A statutory personal injury claim provides no-fault benefits such as medical treatment, wage support and rehabilitation while you recover. A common law personal injury claim may provide broader compensation for long-term impacts, inclu...