Understanding personal injury law.

Do I Have a Valid Personal Injury Claim in Queensland? When you’re injured, terms like compensation, damages, and claims might be familiar, but understanding if you have a valid personal injury claim in Queensland is crucial. This depends heavily on the specifics of where, how, and why you were injured. Personal injury claims in Queensland are governed by legislation and case law that outline who can claim compensation, the process for making a claim, and how the compensation amount is determined. If you’ve sustained an injury in Qu...

What is the process for filing a personal injury lawsuit in Queensland? There are various laws that govern how a personal injury lawsuit is handled in Queensland. How you are injured will determine what laws apply and what steps need to be followed. Motor vehicle accidents are governed by laws including the Motor Accident Insurance Act 1994 (Qld) which sets out a series of steps that must be taken before you can file documents in a Court to start court proceedings. The purpose of the pre court procedures is to set out a process that is followed...

Understanding Time Limits for Personal Injury Claims in Queensland In Queensland, strict legal deadlines apply when it comes to personal injury claims. These are known as limitation periods—set timeframes within which a claim must be started. If these deadlines are missed, your right to pursue compensation may be permanently lost. What Is a Limitation Period? A limitation period is the maximum time allowed to start court proceedings after a personal injury occurs. In most cases, the general rule under Queensland’s Limitation of Actions Act ...

How to Find a Personal Injury Lawyer in Queensland? When someone is involved in an accident and suffers injury and the associated losses with being injured, it is an already stressful and uncertain time, so having to find a personal injury lawyer in Queensland can feel overwhelming. A simple internet search using online directories or legal association websites (like the Queensland Law Society) will provide you with a selection of personal injury lawyers in Brisbane. You may even have family and friends who have had a similar experience and cou...

What Types of Personal Injury Cases Does Trilby Misso Handle? Unfortunately, people suffer injury and illness and that can happen for a variety of reasons. At Trilby Misso, we have helped over 40,000 Queenslanders navigate their personal injury claim and access compensation. In most cases Trilby Misso 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 entit...