No Win – No Fee Policy (Speculative Fee Arrangements)

Kare Lawyers provides legal representation on a speculative basis, commonly referred to as “No Win – No Fee.” Under this arrangement, our professional fees and any disbursements incurred on your behalf are only payable if your claim results in a successful outcome.

Our practitioners conduct an initial assessment of the merits of a potential claim. This assessment is provided to assist individuals in understanding their legal rights and obligations under the Personal Injuries Proceedings Act 2002 (Qld).

In accordance with the Legal Profession Act 2007 (Qld), we provide a clear disclosure of our fee structure. This may include a “success fee” or uplift to reflect the risk assumed by the firm in speculative matters. We provide an honest assessment of any risks associated with a claim to ensure clients are informed before deciding whether to proceed.

For further information regarding our fee arrangements or the statutory claims process, please contact our office for a factual discussion of your options.

“Kare Lawyers provides legal representation regarding the statutory steps of the claims process in Queensland. Contact our practitioners to discuss your legal rights and obligations.”

Legislative Fee Caps

Statutory Fee Protection: The ’50/50 Rule’

In Queensland, the fees charged for personal injury matters are regulated by the Legal Profession Act 2007. This legislation includes a protective mechanism commonly known as the “50/50 Rule”.

This rule ensures that a practitioner’s professional fees cannot exceed a specific statutory formula. In simplified terms, after the deduction of certain mandatory costs—such as statutory refunds (e.g., to Medicare or Centrelink) and disbursements (e.g., medical report fees)—the lawyer’s professional fees cannot be more than half of the remaining settlement amount.

The purpose of this regulation is to ensure that a significant portion of any settlement is retained by the individual. Kare Lawyers applies this statutory cap to all speculative (“no win, no fee”) matters as required by Queensland law.