Six questions. You’ll get the scheme that applies, an indicative claim profile, fee structure expectations, the questions to ask, and a match with the right specialist in your state.
General information about Australian personal injury schemes. Not legal advice. Time limits are strict — get legal advice as soon as practicable after an injury.
Step 1 of 6
What kind of injury?
The scheme that applies depends on how the injury was caused.
When did the injury occur?
Time limits are different in every scheme and a missed deadline can end your claim entirely.
How serious is the injury?
Whole-person impairment thresholds gate access to lump-sum compensation in most schemes. Pick the description closest to your situation.
Was anyone at fault?
Fault matters for common-law claims and damages above the statutory minimums. The workers comp statutory scheme is no-fault.
Insurer / employer response so far?
The position the other side has taken affects pathway, urgency, and the right specialist.
Your state?
Workers compensation, CTP and other schemes differ substantially by state.
Choose an option to continue.
Your matter assessment · Personal injury
Indicative claim profile for matters with your facts.
Scheme
Workers comp
Pathway
No-win-no-fee
Time limit
3 years
Catastrophic injury — you need senior specialist counsel.
Matters with catastrophic injury (severe spinal, brain injury, amputation, lifetime care needs) require a personal injury lawyer with documented experience in high-value catastrophic claims. We’ll match you with specialists in your state.
Your matter looks like this.
The scheme that applies.
How the fees work in this scheme.
Most personal injury matters in Australia run on conditional costs agreements (“no-win-no-fee”) under section 181 of the Legal Profession Uniform Law. The uplift fee is capped at 25% of the firm’s professional costs (s182(2)).
Indicative cost as % of settlement
15% – 35%
For matters of this profile. Lower if the matter settles pre-litigation; higher if it runs to mediation or trial. Plus disbursements (medical reports, court fees, expert witnesses).
This tool gives general information about Australian personal injury schemes. It is not legal advice and cannot account for the specific facts of your matter. Only an admitted lawyer can advise on your claim. Time limits in personal injury are strict — act early.
