Our Cairns personal injury lawyers provide compensation claim advice for car accidents, work injuries, WorkCover claims, CTP claims and slip and fall accidents.
When you experience physical injury or emotional harm due to the negligence of others, Splatt Lawyers Cairns can explain your rights regarding personal injury claims on a 100% no-win, no-fee basis.
Splatt Lawyers Cairns is a compensation law firm that provides legal services for Queenslanders injured by others’ negligence, 100% no-win, no-fee. Pay when you win and zero if you lose.
We offer a free case review. Call 1800 700 125
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eligibility
Find our Cairns office at 36 Abbott St in Cairns CBD, between Spence St and Shields St, four blocks from Cairns Central Shopping Centre.
Contact our Cairns legal team at 1800 700 125. Note: in-person meetings are available by appointment.
The legal process for compensation claims is complex, especially when the other party disputes liability or multiple people are at fault. In that situation, a Cairns personal injury lawyer can explain your rights for a loss incurred by someone else’s negligence.
Generally, a large insurance company will be responsible for funding compensation payouts, and they often try to reduce or deny claims. An experienced lawyer can explain the techniques used by insurers to limit their responsibility.
Our compensation law team can explain the legal process and your rights.
Several pieces of legislation in Queensland protect your right to claim personal injury compensation. Your case might fall under one or more of the following categories, depending on the circumstances of your accident:
Kerry Splatt heads up our Cairns Injury Lawyers. Kerry is a QLD Law Society Accredited Specialist in Personal Injury Law. Solicitors who hold this accreditation have undergone additional training and assessments.
Sarah Singh (Past President of the Townsville District Law Association) is the Practice Leader of our Far North QLD Solicitors. Our FNQ team provides compensation claim advice on a 100% no-win, no-fee basis. Call 1800 700 125
When a motor vehicle accident is not your fault, you may be eligible for compensation, regardless of whether you were the driver, passenger or pedestrian.
If a workplace accident or illness caused a physical or psychological injury you could be eligible to claim workers compensation benefits.
Splatt Lawyers Cairns can provide a free case evaluation to assess eligibility for a personal injury claim.
Splatt Lawyers can explain the WorkCover claim process for a work-related injury.
Mental health conditions like PTSD, anxiety, depression, and emotional trauma are frequent outcomes of compensable accidents and illness.
If you’ve been harmed by an accident on public or privately owned property, public liability insurance covers a claim for compensation.
When you can no longer work in your regular occupation because of a physical injury or psychological disorder, you may be eligible to claim TPD entitlements through a superannuation fund.
Accidents that cause severe and catastrophic injuries can seriously disrupt your life. Whether you have fractures, whiplash, head, spine, neck, shoulder, brain, eye, ear, lower limb, burns, or other injuries, our Cairns legal team can explain your right to seek damages.
Learn your entitlements
The level of physical or psychological harm and how much it has disrupted your life will determine the amount of a compensation payout. Queensland legislation considers the following factors when determining legal damages for a personal injury, including:
Compensation is awarded using ‘Heads of Damages,’ which includes”
Splatt Lawyers provides a free case review regarding your legal options. Call 1800 700 125.
Splatt Lawyers are 100% no win, no fee Cairns compensation lawyers. This means we carry the financial consequences of your case by covering your legal fees and disbursement expenses until you achieve a settlement. Our no-pay legal funding means you:
Our 100% no-win, no-fee policy means Splatt Lawyers Cairns carries the financial risk of your case. Call 1800 860 777
In general, you have three years from the date of your accident to file court proceedings in Queensland. Some accident types have much shorter time frames, particularly car accidents.
Missing this strict time limit means you will likely be blocked from claiming compensation entitlements.
Our personal injury compensation lawyers can advise your personal injury claim limits for free. Call 1800 700 125.
An expert Cairns personal injury lawyer or solicitor can:
You have the right to seek legal advice to understand your rights.
Our Cairns team explains how to gather evidence to support your case, including medical assessments and reports.
Next, you lodge a claim with the liable insurance company.
It is likely you will attend at least one medical evaluation. Splatt Lawyers Cairns funds your assessments until you win, but if you lose, we cover these costs.
In Queensland, most compensation payouts are settled by mediation. Once approved, you receive a lump sum compensation payout. If disputed, your matter could proceed to court (which is rare).
Our Cairns-based personal injury lawyers provide legal advice for various compensation legal matters.
Our Cairns motor vehicle accident lawyers provide legal insights for personal injury claims arising from road accidents.
Our Cairns accident lawyers explain how to access compensation through MAIC , for the following:
Our Cairns lawyers can explain your compensation entitlements when you are injured at work. In Queensland, WorkCover is the primary insurer for most employers, which means you seek WorkCover insurance benefits when you are harmed on the job.
Navigating the QLD workers’ compensation system is tricky. An experienced work injury lawyer can simplify the claim process for WorkCover entitlements. Splatt Lawyers Cairns can assist with:
When you have suffered a loss in an accident because someone else was careless, our Cairns personal injury lawyers can explain your right to claim compensation.
During our free initial consultation, we will listen to your story so we can provide legal advice unique to your circumstances.
Our Cairns personal injury law firm offers a no-win, no-fee, no-risk guarantee, which means you only pay when we win and nothing if you lose. We fund the expense of running your case until you win. Pay zero if you lose.
Splatt Lawyers in Cairns offers capped pricing for personal injury compensation claims, in compliance with Section 347 of the Legal Profession Act,
Eligible clients can receive financial support for rehabilitation therapy services to start their recovery. These costs are recovered at settlement.
Our Cairns team can provide legal advice for personal injury matters. A free case view by our compensation lawyers explains the following:
It’s free to know your options. Call 1800 700 125
A personal injury lawyer can provide advice regarding your rights when you suffer mental or physical harm in an accident that was not their fault.
Anyone who has had an accident on the road in Queensland that was not fully or partially their fault could qualify for a CTP claim.
All QLD Road users have third-party accident insurance contained within their vehicle registration. Time limits apply for you to lodge a claim.
It is your legal right to decide which law firm explains your situation. If you are uncertain that you are getting expert advice from your existing lawyer, you have the right to change to another Cairns law firm.
Our Cairns law firm provide advice for people facing workplace issues like:
You should contact a Cairns compensation lawyer when you think you have a legitimate legal case (or even if you’re unsure). Queensland personal compensation claims have strict deadlines, so you should take action to protect your rights. Make the time now to seek informed legal advice and be certain of your entitlements.
Our Queensland lawyers advise on your rights. Splatt Lawyers offers a free initial consultation regarding your eligibility and entitlements.
