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Top 10 Questions to ask Compensation Lawyers in Queensland?

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If you have been injured or suffered an illness, and are considering making a legal claim for compensation in Queensland, choosing a compensation lawyer can seem like a daunting decision. 

You may have had friends with bad experiences with their lawyer. You might be concerned that you will not get the compensation you are entitled to receive. At Lyons Compensation Lawyers we know how important it is that you find the right lawyer to represent YOU.

An experienced, understanding, personal injury lawyer who respects your experience, your time and who listens to YOU can make the claim process a lot less stressful. 

Here are 10 questions we recommend you ask any compensation lawyer in Queensland before deciding who will represent you in your claim.

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An experienced personal injury lawyer should know quite early on in most cases, if it is likely that you have a reasonable chance of making a successful compensation claim. Many large law firms offer a free initial consultation although sometimes this meeting is not with a qualified, experienced lawyer but a paralegal who does not have enough experience and knowledge to give you a straight answer to this question.  At Lyons Compensation Lawyers, we use this time to discuss your claim, your injury and your lawyer’s preliminary answer to this question. Sometimes more investigation is needed but that too should be relatively clear at this early stage. If a lawyer cannot answer this question early in this first consultation, or soon after, then they may be wasting your time.

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There is nothing that can make up for a lack of experience in negotiation and case preparation. At Lyons Compensation Lawyers, Mr Joe Lyons handles your claim from start to finish. You will not be passed along to administrative or unqualified staff. Joe Lyons has exclusively represented injured persons during their personal injury claims for the last 20 years, and has been admitted as a solicitor in Queensland for 30 years.

He will manage your claim each step of the way and knows how to prepare your claim to obtain a settlement at the earliest possible time. 

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There are different types of compensation law such as car accident claims, workers compensation claims and general compensation claims (eg. public place accidents etc). In Queensland, each type of compensation claim involves different rules and processes and sometimes those rules clash or overlap. 

Ensuring that your lawyer has years of experience navigating your type of claim is a good way to make the process smoother. At Lyons Compensation Lawyers we act for injured persons in these 3 main areas of compensation law.

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Depending on the type of claim being made, you may have a complicated and lengthy claims process.  A good compensation lawyer in Queensland will be able to walk you through what to expect and the process in general at the initial consultation.

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At your initial meeting, a good personal injury lawyer will be able to tell you if you are likely to have a successful claim. They can outline the risks of your claim and any further investigations that need to be done. No lawyer can guarantee a certain outcome. However, advice from an experienced solicitor will give you a good indication about whether your case is worth pursuing. 

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Any competent compensation lawyer will be able to give you an indication of the type of damages (compensation) you should be claiming. Once evidence has been gathered about your claim and your injuries have stabilised, they will also be able to give you a range of damages that you could receive if your claim went to court. This might include compensation for pain and suffering, medical expenses (past and future), lost income (past and future) and/or paid or unpaid help at home.

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Experienced lawyers can estimate how long your compensation claim might take in Queensland. This will depend on when you were injured, what treatment you have received or are receiving and how long it will take for your long term prognosis to be known. It will also sometimes depend on the type of claim being made as some claims have a longer process that must be followed.

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At the first consultation, your lawyer will tell you what they need from you for your claim. They should try to make this as simple as possible for you and this can be done by having you sign authorities to enable your lawyer to gather much of the information needed. If there are steps that only you can take to satisfy the requirements of your claim, then your lawyer will guide you on how to do that.

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Establishing and maintaining good communication with your lawyer is key. If you do not feel that your lawyer has understood you, or your lawyer has not been able to help you understand the process, then you likely have not found the right person to act for you. Good compensation lawyers in Queensland will contact you regularly to give you updates on your compensation claim. They will also ask for updates on your condition and make sure that the insurer on the other side is kept aware of any changes.

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It is common in Queensland for compensation law firms to offer a “no win, no fee” agreement. Not all of these agreements are the same.  We will never ask you to pay for expenses paid to prepare your claim for settlement or trial. We will never ask you to agree to a litigation loan.  If your lawyer cannot say that you will not have to pay any legal fees (or enter any loan agreements) unless your compensation claim is successful, then you should call us. Our aim is to settle your claim at the earliest possible time. Because of that, and that you have a dedicated lawyer managing your claim from start to finish, our fees are usually 25% to 50% lower than those of larger firms.  That is one reason why his fees are usually 25% to 50% lower than some large firms. At Lyons Compensation Lawyers we usually take a much smaller percentage of your settlement than many of the larger firms as there is no double handling of your claim. If you are in need of an experienced compensation lawyer, get in touch with Lyons Compensation Lawyers today.

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