Legal fees and disbursement costs can be a concern when seeking compensation for a negligence-related financial loss.
Splatt Lawyers provides all our valued clients 100% No-Win, no-fee funding. Which means
Read more about our legal fees below and what you might expect during the life of your legal matter. Our personal injury lawyers can explain our fee policy during a free consultation. Call 1800 700 125
Our compensation lawyers provide advice for the legal process and your rights.
What does No Win, No Fee, No Risk mean? Splatt Lawyers is a 100% no-win, no-fee law firm, which means:
Our 100% no-win, no-fee policy means you carry no financial risk for your legal case. It’s free to start, and there is nothing to pay unless you win. Call 1800 700 125
Section 347 of the Legal Profession Act restricts the legal fees charged by compensation lawyers in Queensland. As a result, a law firm cannot receive more than their client from a settlement.
People often call this the 50/50 rule. This means that the fees charged by compensation law firms in Queensland are capped.
But don’t be concerned, thinking you will be charged 50% of a settlement. Only very challenging matters would reach 50% billing. It does mean that:
Splatt Lawyers can provide capped pricing for all our legal services. Our upfront legal cost agreement details our legal fees and 100% no win, no fee funding, so you will know that costs will not exceed a certain amount.
NOTE: Splatt Lawyers does not charge an additional fee (sometimes known as an uplift fee) when you win.
If you have not previously had a personal injury claim, you might wonder how a no-win, no-fee lawyer will charge you fees. Can they make up a number or charge me a percentage of my payout?
At Splatt Lawyers, an external legal costing firm reviews all our files. Their job is to oversee how we bill every legal matter to ensure fair business practice.
You need compelling evidence to prove a negligence claim. Consequently, you will need expert assessments and reports that validate the extent of your physical and psychological injuries, which can cost many thousands of dollars. The fees for professional evaluations are known as disbursement costs or legal outlays. These can include:
At Splatt Lawyers, we fund your outlays and disbursement fees until settlement (when we recover these costs). Hence, outlays are only payable when you win. This is our No Win, No Fee, No Risk guarantee.
At Splatt Lawyers, our “No Win. No Fee” agreement includes BOTH professional fees and outlays if your claim is unsuccessful.
When you are injured by an accident that was not your fault, recovery is a priority. People often struggle to pay for physiotherapy and other medical expenses when they are unable to work.
Consequently, Splatt Lawyers funds approved clients’ rehabilitation bills until a settlement is achieved. At that time, we recover these costs.
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Our legal cost agreement outlines the terms and conditions under which we provide legal advice. It explains our 100% no-win, no-fee policy and disbursement funding.
It also shows how we calculate costs and when you incur fees. Understanding this information lets you see how your actions might increase your legal costs.
Splatt Lawyers operates on a 100% no-win, no-pay basis, so we only recover costs for a successful outcome. Your QLD personal injury lawyer will provide regular updates on progress and answer any questions.
If you fail to attend your appointment or are significantly late, you may still be charged the total or partial appointment fee.
You will be asked to provide evidence for your case. Our legal team will explain how to collect these. Please have these organised and ready to present to your lawyer.
You should respond promptly when a solicitor requests information.
Splatt Lawyers can explain your legal position for free. Our compensation lawyers can explain:
We are here to answer any questions about fees and your rights. It’s free to know your options. Call 1800 700 125
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