Splatt Lawyers provides legal aid, including free advice and 100% no-win, no-fee legal support for compensation insurance and negligence claims. Our services include:
- Compensation law
- Car accident claims
- Workers Compensation
- Public liability claims
- TPD claims
- Super insurance claims
Learn how Splatt Lawyers assists financially disadvantaged Queenslanders who have suffered harm due to someone else’s negligence. For support and free legal advice, Call 1800 700 125
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What is Legal Aid?
Legal aid provides free or inexpensive legal services for those who need legal help but cannot afford a good lawyer. These services are essential so everyone can access justice, particularly for Queenslanders in financially disadvantaged situations. National legal aid services encompass a broad spectrum, including:
- Online legal information
- Legal advice
- Duty lawyer assistance in court
- Dispute resolution in family law matters
National Legal Aid
National legal aid has a far-reaching impact, addressing various legal issues that everyday people may encounter. Some areas of law that legal aid services cover include:
- Criminal law
- Family violence
- Immigration law
- Employment law
- Housing law
These services are designed to provide necessary legal guidance by helping people understand and navigate legal issues. Hence, legal aid services contribute significantly to the community’s goodwill.
Advice for Legal Matters
Legal aid services in Queensland provide extensive assistance for people with money issues, covering a broad range of legal matters, including the following:
- Family law issues such as divorce, child custody, child support and domestic violence. These services help families navigate complex and often emotionally charged legal processes.
- Legal aid services also cover civil matters, including contract disputes, property, and consumer rights.
- Criminal law matters for people facing criminal charges.
What Legal Aid Doesn’t Cover
Under the National Legal Assistance Partnership Funding Program, legal aid does not provide advice for compensation claims for financially disadvantaged Queenslanders. Furthermore, the Queensland Civil Liability Act 2003, gives people physically or psychologically injured by the negligence of others the legal right to seek financial compensation for their loss.
What is my claim worth?
100% No Win, No Fee Compensation Legal Aid
That’s where Splatt Lawyers can assist. Unlike Legal Aid Queensland, we don’t have an income threshold so that everyone can access our generous legal funding model. Our 100% no win, no fee policy means everyone can access informed legal advice without upfront or ongoing costs. Pay when you win and zero if you lose. Get free initial advice by Calling 1800 700 125
Legal Advice for Negligence Claims
Queensland Civil Liability Legislation gives you the right to seek compensation for your loss if you have suffered because of someone else’s negligence. Splatt Lawyers helps financially challenged people understand their rights during a challenging time. Our 100% No Win, No Fee legal services include:
- Car accidents: you can make a CTP claim for damages you are harmed in a road accident that was not your fault.
- Work Accidents: when injured at work because of a duty of care failure, you can make a common law claim and receive a lump sum payout.
- Public Liability Insurance: covers your loss when injured on public or private property or due to a faulty product.
- TPD claims: You can make a total and permanent disability claim through your super insurance policy when your injury, illness or mental health condition stops you from working again in your usual occupation.
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What are Legal Aid Queensland Services?
Legal Aid Queensland is committed to offering financially and socially disadvantaged people legal assistance. The Queensland Government funds this service under the Legal Assistance Services Program (LASP). Legal Aid Queensland’s commitment to supporting the local community is evident in the range of services they offer:
- Legal advice and information
- Legal representation in court
- Assistance with dispute resolution
- Community legal education and training
- Support for victims of domestic violence
With these services, Legal Aid Queensland seeks to ensure everyone can access justice, regardless of their capacity to pay legal fees.
With these services, Legal Aid Queensland seeks to ensure everyone can access justice, regardless of their capacity to pay legal fees. You can also call the Legal Aid Call Centre for legal information, making getting the guidance you need easier.
About Community Legal Centres
In Queensland, community legal centres (CLCs) help their local areas with free legal advice, casework, and education. When you can’t afford a lawyer, this part of the legal assistance sector is an essential source of support.
CLCs fall into three broad categories that handle a specific range of issues, such as:
- Credit and debt
- Family law and domestic violence
- Neighbourhood disputes
Conversely, specialist centres focus on specific areas of law, such as tenancy, consumer rights, and human rights, but not compensation law. Thankfully, Splatt Lawyers is ready to provide free advice when needed. Call Now: 1800 700 125
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Services
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Services (ATSILS) offer specialised legal support for Queensland’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. If you are eligible, you can access free advice on civil, family, and criminal law matters.
Family Violence Protection Legal Services
Family Violence Prevention Legal Services helps to address the ongoing domestic violence epidemic in Australia. These services provide:
- Advocacy
- Community legal education
- Early intervention and prevention activities to support victim-survivors of domestic violence.
Clients who meet the income threshold can receive representation in the following:
- Court proceedings
- Appeals
- And preparation assistance for these legal processes.
This extensive support aids victim-survivors in working with the legal system and getting justice, including those who have suffered from defence and veteran suicide.
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Compensation Law Advice
Legal Aid Queensland does not assist with compensation law matters. When another party’s negligence or inaction harms them, people on low incomes frequently cannot afford justice. This is when Splatt Lawyers can assist.
We provide legal services to Queenslanders on a 100% no win, no fee basis. It’s free to know where you stand, and you owe nothing until claim settlement. Call 1800 700 125 now for support.
Other Places to Get Legal Help in Queensland
A wealth of resources are available for people who need legal help. Here are Legal Aid Queensland’s contacts:
- Legal advice for Magistrates Court appearances: Call 1300 65 11 88
- Youth Legal Advice Hotline: Call 1800 527 527 to assist young people due to appear in the Children’s Court.
- For people self-representing in civil cases, LawRight offers free legal advice and assistance with drafting court documents such as applications, statements of claims, and affidavits.
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Queensland Legal Aid FAQs
How is the Legal Assistance Sector Funded?
The Legal Assistance Services Program (LASP) allocates Queensland and Australian government funding for legal assistance services, which helps the sustainability of this vital resource. In 2020–21, approximately $57 million was administered to CLCs through CLSP, highlighting the substantial investment in these services.
What is Legal Aid Queensland?
Legal aid is free or low-cost legal services provided to people who cannot afford to hire a lawyer. You can access legal advice, court representation, and legal information if you meet their income requirements.
Furthermore, organisations like Legal Aid NSW, Legal Aid Queensland, and Community Legal Centres support their respective communities by delivering these services.
What types of legal matters are covered by legal aid?
When it comes to criminal, civil, and family law, Legal Aid in Queensland can be a lifesaver. As such, they frequently offer assistance with divorce, separation, property disputes, and criminal defence. However, they do not assist with personal injury cases, which is where Splatt Lawyers can assist.
What is the National Legal Assistance Partnership?
Dr Warren Mundy led the independent review of the National Legal Assistance Partnership (NLAP) 2024 to assess its effectiveness and suggest future funding arrangements. You can read his report, which suggests numerous changes, here >
How do legal issues impact vulnerable populations?
Legal issues can significantly affect vulnerable populations and risk their:
- Physical and mental health
- Employment
- Housing stability
Accessible legal assistance services for vulnerable people are vital for their well-being and safety.
What are the Family Violence Prevention Legal Services?
One organisation working to end domestic violence in Australia is Family Violence Prevention Legal Services. Their services provide:
- Advocacy
- Community legal education
- Early intervention and prevention activities to support victim-survivors of domestic violence.
Clients who meet the income threshold can receive representation for the following:
- Court proceedings
- Appeals
- And preparation assistance for these legal processes.
Victims and survivors (including those who struggled with defence and veteran suicide) are greatly assisted by this extensive support system in navigating the legal system and achieving justice.