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97% of our Compensation Claims are Successful*

Carter Capner Law provides compensation recovery legal services for clients throughout Queensland.

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Serving Queensland Since 1944
Decades of compensation expertise
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How we can help

Your path to recovery, without the stress

We turn complex claims into clear, decisive action. Discover how we guide Queenslanders through road, work, medical and other incidents — and what to do right now.

Unsure which area fits your situation? Start a free claim check and we’ll confirm your options, time limits and next steps.

About Carter Capner Law

We specialise in helping individuals access their insurance entitlements.

Clear advice. Faster outcomes. Queensland-focused.

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  • 24-hour response
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No Win No Fee Solicitors

Carter Capner Law – Experts in Compensation Claims.

Carter Capner Law provides insurance and compensation recovery services to the people of Queensland and the city of Brisbane. Our team of no win no fee lawyers deliver expert and cost-effective legal services to individuals and families.

The 'no win no fee' terms we offer in most compensation practice areas ensure accessible legal services that are guaranteed for quality.

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What we do?

We help you claim what you're entitled to.

Why choose Carter Capner Law

Built to win. Built around you.

We lock evidence, liability and a litigation-ready strategy before the insurer even picks up the file. Result: you negotiate from peak strength—never from day-one weakness.

Evidence-led valuation

We quantify every head of damage using records, expert opinion and QLD valuation rules—defensible numbers, not guesswork.

  • ISV-based general damages (Civil Liability Regulation—ISV tables)
  • Past & future income loss + super modelling
  • Refunds & disbursements audit (Medicare/Centrelink)

No Win, No Fee*

Plain-English costs explained up-front, with statutory consumer protections that cap and control fees in PI matters.

$0 upfront legal fees* Professional fees payable only on success*

Week-one momentum

We set the timetable early: protect time limits, lock in evidence and start insurer engagement the right way.

  • Limitation diary & NOAC preparation (CTP)
  • Evidence + witness preservation plan
  • Early rehab funding requests (where appropriate)

Negotiation from strength

We build a settlement brief that’s court-ready, then use conference + MFO leverage to reach a fair result efficiently.

  • Compulsory conference strategy & mediation
  • MFO tactics aligned to MAIA cost thresholds & MAIC guidance
  • Litigation-ready if resolution stalls

Independent medical specialists

We brief the right experts and insist on independence, so opinion evidence stands up under the court’s expert code.

  • Specialist IMEs by discipline
  • Causation, impairment & capacity analysis
  • UCPR expert code of conduct & expert’s certificate compliance

Queensland-focused expertise

CTP (MAIA), public liability & medical matters (PIPA/CLA), and NIISQ interfaces—delivered statewide, in-person or remote.

  • Local scheme rules, state-wide reach
  • In-person or video consultations
  • Clear next-step plans for every matter

*No Win, No Fee: Offered via a signed Conditional Costs Agreement. You pay our professional legal fees only if your claim is successful.

Disbursements vs. legal fees: Disbursements are out-of-pocket expenses paid to third parties (e.g., expert medical reports, court fees). We may fund these on your behalf; they remain payable from your settlement at conclusion.

Your protection under QLD law: Under the Legal Profession Act 2007 (Qld), the statutory “50/50 rule” limits the professional legal costs you can be charged to no more than 50% of the net settlement or judgment amount (after refunds and disbursements). A 5-business-day cooling-off period applies to conditional costs agreements. We explain all terms in plain English before you sign.

Evidence-Led • Plaintiff-Only

Present your case at its strongest.

Clear timelines, independent medical evidence, and a defensible valuation aligned with Queensland schemes (MAIA / PIPA / CLA).

Other Law Firms

Varies by firm
No Win, No Fee commonly offered*
QLD protections apply (50/50 rule†, disclosure & 5-day cooling-off)
Process & preparation differ by firm
Service model varies (lawyer access, paralegal-led, location)
Potential considerations:
  • Experience with QLD schemes (MAIA / PIPA / CLA / NIISQ) can vary
  • Who handles your file and communication frequency may differ
  • Whether disbursements are funded and when they’re repaid
  • Timelines depend on firm process and caseload

Direct with Insurers

Self-Represented
No lawyer engaged (you handle all steps)
Statutory fee caps & cooling-off: not applicable
Valuation set by insurer’s own guidelines
You manage notices, evidence, negotiation & releases
Potential considerations:
  • Opening offers can be lower without an independent valuation benchmark
  • Strict time limits: CTP/PIPA notice generally within 9 months or within 1 month of first instructing a lawyer (whichever occurs first); a general 3-year limitation may also apply
  • Refunds & offsets (Medicare, Centrelink, NIISQ) must be identified and managed correctly
  • Settlement releases are binding and hard to revisit once signed
  • If you later commence court proceedings and are unsuccessful, a court can order you to pay the other side’s legal costs
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*Conditions apply. No upfront professional fees for approved claims. Disbursements may be payable from your settlement.
Case Results

Our Proven Track Record of Successful Claims.

Browse our successful compensation claims. Filter by category to see results relevant to your situation.

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Motor Vehicle Settled

Rear-End MVA — Youth Worker with Whiplash & Anxiety

Muscular whiplash, shoulder pain and anxiety affecting return to youth services work.

Injury:Whiplash, Shoulder Pain, Anxiety
Time to Settle:8 months
Occupation:Youth Worker
$xxx,xxxSettlement
Motor Vehicle Settled

Commercial Cleaner — Mount Coot-tha Vehicle Accident

Multiple injuries impacting ability to work in a physically demanding cleaning role.

Injury:Multiple Soft Tissue Injuries
Time to Settle:6 months
Occupation:Commercial Cleaner
$xxx,xxxSettlement
Work Injury Settled

Factory Crush Injury — Loss of Dominant Hand

Guarding removed during maintenance; significant lifelong impairment and retraining required.

Injury:Hand Amputation
Time to Settle:14 months
Occupation:Factory Worker
$xxx,xxxSettlement
Medical Negligence Settled

Surgical Complications — Waiter with Disfiguring Wounds

Negligence caused disfigurement and restricted movement, affecting hospitality career.

Injury:Disfiguring Wounds, Restricted Movement
Time to Settle:11 months
Occupation:Waiter
$xxx,xxxSettlement
Public Liability Settled

Supermarket Slip — Chef with Knee Injury

Wet floor with inadequate warning led to meniscal tear and time off work.

Injury:Knee Meniscal Tear
Time to Settle:9 months
Occupation:Chef
$xxx,xxxSettlement
Work Injury Settled

Ladder Fall — Electrician with Shoulder Surgery

Fall from ladder caused rotator cuff tear requiring surgery and modified duties.

Injury:Rotator Cuff Tear
Time to Settle:10 months
Occupation:Electrician
$xxx,xxxSettlement
Motor Vehicle Settled

Cyclist Dooring — Wrist Fracture

Car door opened into the cyclist’s path; fracture limited computer-based work.

Injury:Wrist Fracture
Time to Settle:7 months
Occupation:Graphic Designer
$xxx,xxxSettlement
Medical Negligence Settled

Misdiagnosed Fracture — Delayed Treatment

Initial misdiagnosis caused prolonged pain and time off teaching duties.

Injury:Undiagnosed Fracture
Time to Settle:12 months
Occupation:Teacher
$xxx,xxxSettlement
Motor Vehicle Settled

Motorcycle Right-Turn Collision — Carpenter

Vehicle failed to give way; shoulder and hip injuries affected manual work.

Injury:Shoulder & Hip Injuries
Time to Settle:13 months
Occupation:Carpenter
$xxx,xxxSettlement
Public Liability Settled

Park Equipment Failure — Wrist Sprain

Faulty equipment caused a fall while supervising children; ongoing symptoms.

Injury:Wrist Sprain
Time to Settle:6 months
Occupation:Parent/Carer
$xxx,xxxSettlement
Work Injury Settled

Forklift Incident — Warehouse Back Injury

Impact and subsequent lifting aggravated lumbar spine; restricted duties.

Injury:Lumbar Spine Injury
Time to Settle:15 months
Occupation:Warehouse Operative
$xxx,xxxSettlement
Motor Vehicle Settled

Rideshare T-Bone — Passenger Soft-Tissue Injuries

Intersection collision led to neck/back soft-tissue injuries affecting study.

Injury:Soft-Tissue Neck/Back
Time to Settle:8 months
Occupation:Student
$xxx,xxxSettlement

Assemble information

We capture what you have (photos, incident details, your recollection) and quickly fill gaps with witness statements, site/safety logs and early treating notes so facts are aligned from day one.

Notice of Claim (scheme-specific)

Once responsibility and key facts are confirmed, we prepare and lodge the required pre-court notice: NOAC for CTP (MAIA) or a Notice of Claim under PIPA. It sets out what happened, the injuries, and why compensation is owed.

Collect records & build evidence

We obtain medical history, earnings and treatment records (including pre-existing conditions where relevant), and continue compiling liability and quantum evidence for a robust case.

Independent medical assessment(s)

When your condition stabilises (MMI), typically ~9–12 months post-incident, we arrange independent assessments to confirm diagnosis, impairment and work capacity. Insurers may request their own assessments.

Valuation & heads of damage

With evidence complete, we quantify every head of damage — general damages (ISV), past/future income loss, superannuation, treatment & care — and prepare a court-ready settlement brief.

Compulsory conference / negotiation

We convene the mandatory pre-court conference (PIPA/MAIA) to try to resolve without court. Strong preparation maximises leverage and settlement prospects.

If unresolved, file proceedings

If the matter isn’t resolved within the post-conference period (typically 60 days under PIPA/MAIA), we file court proceedings. The case may proceed to trial where a judge determines the outcome.

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