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Carter Capner Law provides compensation recovery legal services for clients throughout Queensland.
How we can help
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.
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No Win No Fee Solicitors
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.
Why choose Carter Capner Law
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.
We quantify every head of damage using records, expert opinion and QLD valuation rules—defensible numbers, not guesswork.
Plain-English costs explained up-front, with statutory consumer protections that cap and control fees in PI matters.
We set the timetable early: protect time limits, lock in evidence and start insurer engagement the right way.
We build a settlement brief that’s court-ready, then use conference + MFO leverage to reach a fair result efficiently.
We brief the right experts and insist on independence, so opinion evidence stands up under the court’s expert code.
CTP (MAIA), public liability & medical matters (PIPA/CLA), and NIISQ interfaces—delivered statewide, in-person or remote.
*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
Clear timelines, independent medical evidence, and a defensible valuation
aligned with Queensland schemes (MAIA / PIPA / CLA).
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See how our evidence-first approach can build a stronger case for your Queensland compensation claim.
No Win, No Fee is subject to a signed conditional costs agreement and applies to our professional fees. Disbursements are separate third-party expenses and may be payable from your settlement. “Success rate” refers to settled matters.
For speculative personal injury matters, a law practice must not charge more than 50% of the net recovery after refunds and outlays. See s 347 Legal Profession Act 2007 (Qld).
Any success-based uplift must be disclosed and is capped at 25% of legal fees (excluding disbursements) for litigious matters. See s 324 Legal Profession Act 2007 (Qld).
Strict time limits apply. For CTP and other PIPA claims, notice is generally required within 9 months of the incident or within 1 month of first instructing a lawyer (whichever occurs first), otherwise a reasonable excuse is required. A general 3-year limitation period may also apply (subject to exceptions). Seek advice promptly.
Conditional costs agreements include a 5-business-day cooling-off period. We explain all terms in plain English before you sign.
This is general information, not legal advice. Outcomes depend on the facts and applicable legislation in each matter.
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Vehicle failed to give way; shoulder and hip injuries affected manual work.
Multiple injuries impacting ability to work in a physically demanding cleaning role.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
We convene the mandatory pre-court conference (PIPA/MAIA) to try to resolve without court.
Strong preparation maximises leverage and settlement prospects.
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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