This page has been reviewed by Kerry Splatt, Principal Lawyer and QLD Accredited Specialist Personal Injury Lawyer for more than 25 years.
No-win, no-fee lawyers at Splatt Lawyers mean exactly what they say. For approved matters, we will:
Pay zero if you lose, with no hidden or upfront legal fees, as explained in our costs agreement. (In accordance with Division 3 of the Legal Profession Act 2007 (Qld), especially section 308)
Splatt Lawyers are Brisbane-based 100% no-win, no-fee lawyers QLD-wide. Our policy provides legal services with no loans, interest, upfront or uplift fees.
For approved personal injury matters, we do not charge upfront professional fees, and if the claim is unsuccessful, we waive our professional fees in line with our costs agreement. Any rare exceptions would be explained in writing before you proceed.
Our qualified solicitors advise Queenslanders on their legal rights (regardless of their financial situation) when injured at work, in a car accident, or in a public place. The major points are:
As No-Win, No-Fee Lawyers in Brisbane, offer a free consultation from ten QLD-wide locations that can explain your eligibility to pursue compensation.
If you’ve been harmed by someone else’s negligence, we can walk you through your legal options clearly and without obligation. It’s free to know your rights. Call 1800 700 125 or email us
Splatt’s Brisbane no-pay solicitors advise you of your right to achieve a fair outcome. Our no-fee guarantee means we carry the financial stress of a personal injury legal action when you follow reasonable advice.
At Splatt Lawyers, paying zero for approved claims that lose means we will waive the following:
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Kerry Splatt, an Accredited Specialist in Personal Injury Law, guides our legal team of Brisbane no-win, no-fee compensation lawyers. When you work with Splatt Lawyers, we can explain:
As one of Queensland’s no-win, no-pay compensation lawyers, we explain your rights in plain English.
Queensland no-win, no-fee lawyers can provide expert legal advice for the legal process and your rights.
Our lawyers and solicitors offer legal services on a no-win, no-fee basis for compensation claims in Brisbane and Queensland-wide in a range of practice areas.
Our 100% no-win, no-fee guarantee covers personal injury cases that we handle, particularly those involving physical or psychological harm where liability can be established, including:
NOTE: Splatt Lawyers does not advise on other services, such as complex medical law claims, medical negligence claims, sexual harassment, military law, or asbestos and silicosis cases.
Many people struggle to afford legal support, which is where a no-win, no-fee arrangement can be beneficial. But what does no fee mean?
Most cost agreements define a “win” as an awarded settlement amount in your favour. In Queensland, compensation claims are typically settled out of court to avoid the high court fees.
Your lawyer’s no-fee costs agreement will contain the definition of service fees. There are two main types if you lose:
At Splatt Lawyers, if an approved claim is unsuccessful, we waive our legal fees in accordance with the written costs agreement provided at the start of the matter.
Queensland law recognises conditional costs agreements, including arrangements where payment depends on a successful outcome.
As explained in Section 22 of the Personal Injuries Proceedings Act 2002 (Qld), medical evidence is usually an important part of a personal injury claim because it helps show the nature of the injury, treatment, prognosis, and impact on work and daily life
We fund the cost of these reports until you win. If you lose, you pay zero. Splatt Lawyers bills fees upon settlement, and we don’t charge upfront costs or an additional uplift fee.
Here is what can be deducted when you win:
Our Brisbane No Win, No Fee personal injury lawyers provide 100% No Win, No Fee funding, which means no secret charges “pop up” when you least expect them.
For eligible claims, we carry the upfront cost of progressing the matter and only recover our fees if the claim succeeds, subject to the written terms of the costs agreement. Here’s how it works:
It’s free to find out if you have a valid case, your rights, and the steps to the best possible outcome.
You will owe nothing until settlement and nothing if you lose.
We cover these additional costs until settlement and won’t ask you to agree to an expensive disbursement loan.
No-win, no-fee lawyers in Brisbane typically charge legal fees only if a claim is successful, and Splatt Lawyers also caps its fees under Queensland legislation (section 347 of the Legal Profession Act 2007).
Some lawyers charge an Uplift Fee, which is an extra charge for a successful outcome. This cost is taken from your payout.
Unlike some conditional cost agreements, our standard personal injury cost agreement does not include an uplift fee.
Before we begin work, you will receive a copy of our cost agreement, which shows that there are no hidden “pop-up” costs that could reduce the settlement amount.
Section 347 of the Legal Profession Act QLD (LPA) determines how a law firm charges fees in Queensland. Under this legislation, a personal injury solicitor cannot bill more than 50% of the net settlement figure. This law does not mean you will be charged half of a settlement amount as a legal fee. It simply means that legal fees are capped.
If you have not had a legal claim previously funded on a no-win, no-fee basis, you could have questions about a no-win, no-fee arrangement. Our solicitors will explain our legal fees during a free initial consultation. Call 1800 700 125
A no-win, no-pay case sounds risk-free (and should be), but this isn’t always true. That’s because a no-fee legal agreement can have additional terms and conditions that feel like hidden costs.
As stated by the Queensland Law Society, conditional costs agreements differ between firms, so clients should check whether disbursements, uplift fees, or other deductions may apply.
Splatt personal injury lawyers have access to 100% no-win, no-pay legal funding when you have a valid case. Our legal team offers a free initial consultation – Call 1800 700 125
Kerry Splatt, an Accredited Specialist in Personal Injury Law, guides our team of Brisbane personal injury lawyers. When you work with Splatt Lawyers, we can explain:
As one of Queensland’s no-win, no-pay compensation lawyers, we explain your rights in Plain English.
People often question the percentage that no-win, no-fee lawyers take from a settlement amount. It’s natural to be concerned about getting little financial compensation after paying professional fees.
If you are seeking compensation, Queensland personal law protects your interests by placing a maximum limit on the professional and uplift fees charged by no-win, no-pay solicitors, which is 50%.
In most cases, you will not be charged this amount, which helps ensure your experience is stress-free, as this legislation assists you in achieving the best possible outcome.
This guideline is called the 50/50 rule as explained in the Legal Profession Act 2007 (Qld), s 347.
No-win, no-fee lawyers usually require clients to sign a costs agreement that outlines the structure of their fees and any potential additional costs. But there are risks and benefits to a no-win, no-fee arrangement.
Risk | Benefit |
|---|---|
Clients may still have to pay disbursements such as medical reports or court fees for an unsuccessful claim | You can seek legal advice with no upfront costs or professional fees |
Many law firms charge uplift fees or success fees, which can reduce the client’s final compensation amount | You don’t need to pay upfront costs like expensive medical reports and other out-of-pocket expenses |
A disbursement loan may require repayment even if a claim is unsuccessful | There is no bill for legal services if your compensation case fails |
Splatt Lawyers provides legal representation with no-win, no-pay funding from ten QLD-wide locations.
There are three main types of funding under legal costs agreement for compensation lawyers which are:
Disbursement funding is a loan that covers the other costs of running a compensation claim, such as:
Our cost agreement states that we cover these costs, which means you don’t need a loan, and we will continue to cover them even if you lose.
If you have suffered an injury due to the negligence of others in the Brisbane region (or QLD-wide), you could be eligible to make a no-win, no-fee claim.
Splatt Lawyers offers a free claim check that can explain your eligibility. Call 1800 700 125
A “no win, no fee” agreement (or a conditional costs agreement) is a legal payment structure that charges legal fees in the event of a favourable outcome.
A no-win, no-pay legal agreement can be helpful for people who lack the finances to access legal representation. But knowing the risks and drawbacks can make all the difference.
Our lawyers can explain how it works during a free claim check.
A conditional costs agreement between a client and a compensation lawyer outlines the calculation of legal fees, including who is responsible for the other party’s costs, including court fees.
Splatt Lawyers charges for the work that is required to resolve a claim.
