What is “No-Win, No-Fee”?
It is not uncommon for people who have been injured to already have lost a lot of money, either because they can’t work or all the big costs of treatment, or both – the last thing that someone wants to be thinking about is having to pay a lawyer as well when they can’t afford their other expenses.
No-Win, No-Fee means that you don’t have to worry about paying our fees unless you win your case and then until you receive your money.
To us, No-Win, No-Fee is two things:
- Our way of helping a client pursue their rights, even if they might not be able to afford it;
- Our way of showing you that we are confident we will WIN your case.
Sometimes we can’t offer a No-Win, No-Fee agreement but we can help with deferred payment or other payment structures – If you want to know whether your case is eligible, all you need to do is ask at your FREE initial consultation.
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
If you or your business is involved in a commercial law dispute, regardless of the nature, size or complexity, our team of experienced litigators can help you manage and resolve it.
Disputes are a fact of life. Not as inevitable as death or taxes but just as devastating to your business or personal life. When disputes arise often people try to deal with them without professional help. This is akin to deciding to remove your own inflamed appendix with kitchen tools, a medical text book and a mirror.
Whether it is by arbitration, mediation or through a court we will provide professional expertise and guidance to bring about the best practical, workable and affordable solution
Compensation
If you are injured at work, on the road or due to the negligence of others we can advise you on your rights.
Nothing destroys dreams like an unexpected injury. We can’t turn back time, but we can help to achieve what the law allows. If that is restoring as much as possible your ability to continue your life, resurrect your dreams and move on with respect and dignity then that is what we will help you do.
Often that means fighting for your rights, but we are equipped and ready to take on that challenge.
Medical Law
Sometimes medical treatment doesn’t give you the outcome you expected, the care you received wasn’t acceptable, or a problem wasn’t identified. Other times, the medical device used isn’t appropriate or good enough quality.
If you or someone you know has been affected by those symptoms, we might be able to help you get back on your feet and recover some of your losses. Our expert team are lawyers with exceptional reputations and are experienced in achieving what people are entitled to under the law.
We offer an honest and free assessment of your prospects and if we advise you have a reasonable claim, we will back our advice with a No-Win No-Fee agreement.
Estate & Will Disputes
When a loved one passes away and you don’t know what to do next call our team. We can assist through this emotional process.
You can’t write or revise your will after you are dead. Please take the time to make a considered and professionally drafted will before this happens. However even if you make a will it can be challenged. Changed financial circumstances, remarriage and altered relationships, disability or sometimes just hubris will allow a court to interfere with the deceased’s will.
When this happens expert professional advice is essential to bring about a workable, economical and just result.
For Legal Professionals – Traps on the Borders
Acting for a client who has an action for damages that may involve the law of different Australian States has an amount of inherent risk. A good appreciation of the laws of all affected jurisdictions and how they interact is absolutely necessary to ensure that you do not end up with a sub-standard result for your client.
In John Pfeiffer Pty Ltd v Rogerson [2000] HCA 36 the High Court confirmed that in Australia the law of the place where the tort occurred was the law that governed action on that tort. Putting aside for a moment issues of just where the tort occurred or whether there is an action in contract or pursuant to Australian Consumer Laws, this usually means that the law of the place where the accident happened is the law to be applied in any action to recover damages.
Well that seems simple enough but consider the following scenario, not uncommon, where a worker employed in NSW has an accident in Victoria at a workplace controlled by a third party who may have been negligent and contributed to the accident.
If you have a situation where you may be struggling with cross border jurisdictional issues my team and I are happy to see if we can be of assistance. Whether it is just a chat to clarify an issue, formal advice or a referral we are ready to help.
