Understanding personal injury law.

Does Trilby Misso offer a no win no fee arrangement for personal injury cases? Trilby Misso offers no win no fee arrangements to injured Queenslanders with a viable personal injury claim. You only pay legal fees 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 a...

What types of cases do personal injury lawyers in Queensland handle? Unfortunately, people suffer injury and illness and that can happen for a variety of reasons. In most cases lawyers represent injured people in what we call a “negligence” claim, this is where a duty of care is breached and as a result you suffer injury or illness. In some serious cases, even where there is no fault on any party, there may still be an entitlement to claim compensation from your Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) insurance. The most common type of neglige...

Average cost of hiring a personal injury lawyer in Queensland? Each personal injury case is unique. 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 length of time involved will vary from case to case. It is therefore difficult to give a meaningful average cost of hiring a personal injury lawyer in Queensland. A more meaningful measure will be the lawyer’s estimate of f...

Can I get a free consultation with a personal injury lawyer in Queensland? Many personal injury lawyers in Queensland, especially those offering ‘no win, no fee’ arrangements, often provide free initial consultations to prospective clients. During this consultation, you can discuss the details of your case, learn about the lawyer’s experience, and explore whether they are the right fit for your needs. A free consultation might also be described as an obligation free call, obligation free appointment or a free initial appointme...

What evidence is needed for a successful personal injury claim in Queensland? There are two elements in an personal injury claim that your lawyer will gather evidence in relation to, that is: Liability – who’s fault it is; and Quantum – the dollar value of the claim. When you make a claim, it is up to you, with the help of your legal team, to provide the evidence to prove the claim. The first of the issues is liability. This is the who is at fault question and will determine if you win or lose your claim. To win, you must establis...