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Our Townsville personal injury lawyers provide compensation claim legal advice for injuries sustained by the negligence of others on a 100% no-win, no-fee basis, including:
Splatt’s Townsville compensation lawyers can explain how to seek compensation for an accident injury, including lost income and non-economic damages such as pain and suffering.
Our Townsville solicitors work with Kerry Splatt, a Queensland Law Society Accredited Personal Injury Law Specialist.
Furthermore, all Splatt Lawyers’ legal services are 100% No Win, No Fee – Pay when you win and zero if you lose. It’s free to know your rights.
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You have the right to seek legal advice from experienced compensation lawyers when injured by someone else’s negligence.
However, making a personal injury claim can be complex, especially when the other party denies liability or when a case involves multiple parties.
Insurance companies are typically liable for paying damages and will often seek to reduce their liability by ignoring your best interests. Experienced personal injury lawyers know the techniques used by insurance companies to deny and minimise compensation payouts.
Experienced local lawyers in Townsville can explain the legal process and your rights.
Our Townsville personal injury lawyers offer legal advice for personal injury cases on a 100% no-win, no-fee basis for the following legal matters.
Whether you were the driver, passenger, or pedestrian in a Queensland road or car accident, you may be entitled to compensation when you are not at fault.
You could be eligible to make a workers’ compensation claim when a work accident causes a new injury, illness or worsens an existing medical condition.
An experienced personal injury lawyer can explain eligibility for workers’ compensation benefits.
Our Townsville compensation lawyers can explain your rights regarding a personal injury case when harmed by others’ negligence.
When you have an approved WorkCover claim, the Queensland workplace insurer funds work injury benefits. Splatt Lawyers can explain the work injury claim process for workplace accidents.
Public liability insurance covers many circumstances, such as:
Unexpected events frequently cause conditions like workplace stress, PTSD, emotional distress, depression and anxiety. Our legal team can explain eligibility for mental health compensation regardless of how you are involved.
Eligible clients can claim TPD benefits through a superannuation provider when a physical injury or mental illness prevents them from working in their usual job. We provide upfront, fixed pricing for TPD and other insurance claims.
Our Townsville compensation lawyers can explain your rights regarding serious injuries, such as:
The value of a personal injury compensation payout depends on how much an injury has changed your daily life. The legal requirements for claiming damages are outlined in the Personal Injuries Proceedings Act 2002 (QLD) and consider the following ‘heads of damages’:
Our Townsville Lawyers offer an obligation-free consultation for personal injury matters, so you know what to expect. Call 1800 700 125
A physical or psychological condition can stop you from working, making it challenging to afford legal representation. Splatt Lawyers Townsville offers 100% no-win, no-fee legal services for compensation claims. Our legal funding means you:
Furthermore, our Townsville personal injury lawyers charge only for the time spent to resolve a claim. Our free claim review explains your eligibility for no-win, no-fee funding. Call 1800 700 125
In Queensland, several legislative provisions give you the legal right to claim compensation. When you have an approved settlement, you will receive financial compensation for medical expenses, lost income and superannuation, lost quality of life, pain and suffering, and other associated losses. You could be covered under one or more of the following:
In Queensland, there is typically a strict three-year time limit from the accident date to file court proceedings for a personal injury claim. However, there are shorter time frames for some kinds of motor vehicle accidents.
Missing a deadline means you won’t be able to pursue your compensation case. Our solicitors and lawyers can explain the claim lodgement deadline for free. Call 1800 700 125
You will need compelling evidence, like witness statements, medical assessments and reports, to prove your case.
Next, you lodge a claim with the liable insurance company.
Medical evaluations are often required to build a compelling case for personal injury claims. Splatt Lawyers covers these costs until you settle.
The legal process usually ends with a mediated settlement. If your claim is denied, our Townsville team can advise on the possibility of court proceedings.
You have the right to seek legal advice from a qualified lawyer in Townsville. Here’s how we support the Townsville community.
Splatt Lawyers supports the Townsville community by funding the rehabilitation costs of eligible clients during a stressful time.
During a free initial consultation, we listen to your story so that we can provide tailored legal advice and explain the steps to achieve a successful outcome.
Our compensation law firm in Townsville is pleased to provide a No Win, No Pay, No Risk guarantee, which means you have no financial risk.
Our Townsville lawyers provide capped pricing for personal injury compensation claims, in compliance with Section 347 of the Legal Profession Act.
You may be eligible to make a Townsville compensation claim when you are injured in a traffic accident that was not your fault. But, you could still have a valid case even if you have contributory negligence (were partly to blame).
In this situation, the compulsory third-party insurer of the at-fault driver is liable to pay common law damages.
Our Townsville accident lawyers advise on the following:
Our FNQ workers’ compensation lawyers can explain your legal rights regarding compensation benefits when injured at work. The primary insurer for most employers in Queensland is WorkCover. So, if you have work-related injuries, their insurance will pay your medical bills.
Splatt’s work injury lawyers can explain your rights and entitlements for the following:
Allen v O’Donnell
The claimant suffered multiple serious injuries, including:
The claimant was driving a Kia Carnival from Townsville to Brisbane with his three children. While he was driving south, a Nissan Patrol driven by Mr O’Donnell veered onto the wrong side of the road, resulting in a high-speed head-on collision.
The impact was severe. The front of Mr Allen’s vehicle was crushed almost back to the driver’s seat. Mr Allen was pinned in the vehicle, heard his children screaming, and suffered extensive physical and psychological injuries.
The Court assessed the injuries under the Civil Liability Act 2003 (Qld) and the Civil Liability Regulation 2014 (Qld)
The Court treated the psychiatric injury as the dominant injury, with an ISV range of 11 to 40. Because the combined effect of the physical, psychiatric and brain injuries was extremely severe, the Court applied a 10% uplift from the maximum dominant ISV of 40, producing a final ISV of 44. This resulted in general damages of $109,640.
Total Judgement $2,499,399.69
| Injury / category | ISV finding |
|---|---|
| Minor brain injury | About 8 |
| Moderate facial injury | 13 |
| Moderate cervical spine injury | 9 |
| Moderate shoulder injury | 6 |
| Moderate lumbar spine injury | 8 |
| Moderate scarring | 8 |
| Moderate chest injury | 14 |
| Moderate pelvis / hip injury | 20 |
| Moderate knee injuries | About 8 |
| Serious psychiatric injury | 20 as a standalone injury |
| Final combined ISV | 44 |
Splatt Lawyers Townsville can explain your rights regarding accident compensation when harmed by others’ negligence. Our qualified Townsville lawyers can explain the following:
Our legal team offers a free claim assessment for the local community, and all our legal services are 100% no-win, no-fee. Call 1800 700 125
You can find our local office in central Thuringowa, about 12.5 km from Townsville CBD.
See also our Brisbane personal injury lawyer’s head office.
How much you receive for a QLD CTP claim payout depends mainly on the extent of your injuries and their impact on your life. Hence, average CTP payout values vary considerably in Queensland.
In Queensland, Section 347 of the Legal Profession Act regulates the percentage a personal injury lawyer can charge. This rule limits the amount your law firm can charge to 50% of a compensation settlement. However, Splatt Lawyers calculates fees on the work required to resolve a claim (not a percentage). Furthermore, all our files are independently cost-audited.
You could be eligible to make a personal injury claim when you acquire an illness or injury due to another’s failure to take reasonable care. To have a valid compensation claim:
You could ask a Townsville lawyer for workers’ claim compensation advice when:
Splatt Lawyers does not advise how to receive maximum compensation for medical malpractice, criminal law, or family law matters.
Kerry Splatt, Principal Lawyer for Splatt Lawyers Townsville, has been recognised by Doyles Guide for five consecutive years as one of the best compensation lawyers in Queensland.
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