Costs in personal injury compensation claims
The firm agrees that only in the event of the claim being successful and obtaining damages will the firm render an account for professional fees and outlays. The firm makes it clear that if the claim is not successful no professional costs and outlays will be charged by the firm.
A 'successful outcome' means settlement or resolution of the claim in accordance with the client’s instructions or an award of damages made by a Court in the client’s favour. If the matter is not successfully concluded and the client agreement has not been terminated then the firm will not charge any professional costs and outlays to the client.
If a successful outcome is achieved, an independent costs assessor will assess the costs when the claim is finalised based on actual work carried out and pursuant to the client agreement [link]. In some circumstances a portion of your costs may be recoverable from the other side.
The cost assessor determines what is fair and reasonable and can be justified should it be reviewed by the Legal Services Commissioner. Clients are reminded about their rights should they consider the costs to be unreasonable.
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Alternatively you can phone us on 1800 700 125 from within Australia, or +61 7 3216 1222 from numbers outside Australia and we will be happy to provide you with information. Our personal injury compensation claim enquiry service allows you to submit your enquiry.