Most personal injury firms advertise “No Win No Fee”. But behind the slogan, there are major differences in both the amount firms charge and the hidden extras they include.
At Gain Lawyers, all personal injury claims are handled on a true No Win No Fee basis. This means you don’t pay us anything unless your case is successful. There are no upfront fees, no progress payments, no high interest loans, and no hidden fees.
Many firms add an extra 20-30% to your bill under this vague category. We don’t.Many firms add an extra 20-30% to your bill under this vague category. We don’t.
We don’t charge the additional 25% uplift fee that many firms apply on top of total legal fees when a claim is successful.
We don’t ask you to take out high-interest personal loans to fund disbursements like medical reports or expert evidence. Nor do we make you pay them upfront yourself.
Our total fees are typically 20–40% lower than those charged by most other personal injury firms.
That includes legal fees and disbursements.
We explain all legal fees up front and keep you informed as your case progresses so you can be confident you're being treated fairly.
Fewer than 2% of Queensland injury lawyers hold this Queensland Law Society accreditation — the highest recognition for proven expertise, professional excellence and ethical standards.
Our priority is making sure you keep the maximum payout. We pay your evidence costs upfront, never ask you to take out high-interest personal loans, and refuse to charge hidden “uplift” fees on your settlement.
You’ll always know where you stand. With regular updates, direct access to your lawyer, and easy access to your documents, the process stays open and stress-free.
We offer holistic support tailored to your circumstances — including the financial, family, and personal challenges that can come with injury, illness or abuse.
Our Low Fee Legal Services
Compensation for injury claims across a wide range of circumstances.
Car, truck, motorbike, and pedestrian accident claims.
WorkCover claims and employer negligence cases.
Compensation claims for slips, trips, and public accidents.
Injuries due to medical errors and malpractice.
Legal action for childhood or institutional abuse.
Superannuation, income protection, and Total Permanent Disability (TPD) claims.
Support for veterans' injury and illness claims.
Why Gain Lawyers stands out
Frequently Asked Questions
No Win No Fee means you are not required to pay your lawyer’s professional fees if your case is unsuccessful. In Queensland, this arrangement is formally documented in a Conditional Costs Agreement, which must set out when fees become payable and how they are calculated.
In a genuine No Win No Fee arrangement, you do not pay your lawyer’s professional fees until your claim is finalised and successful. Some firms still require you to fund disbursements, such as medical reports, in advance. Others cover these costs and recover them at settlement.
Hidden fees can occur when agreements include additional charges such as an “uplift fee” (up to 25% extra on base legal costs) or “care and consideration” loading. These should be disclosed in writing before you sign the agreement
An uplift fee is an additional charge, up to a maximum of 25%, that some lawyers add to their base legal costs when a case is successful. It is intended to compensate for the risk of not being paid if the claim fails.
The 50/50 rule under the Legal Profession Act 2007 limits the amount your lawyer can charge in professional fees for a personal injury claim. After statutory refunds (e.g. Medicare, WorkCover) are paid, your lawyer’s fees cannot exceed the amount you receive in hand.
Some firms recommend clients take out loans to fund disbursements, especially where expert reports are expensive. The interest on these loans can be significant. Whether this is necessary depends on the firm’s funding arrangements.
Legal fees are usually calculated based on the time spent on your case, multiplied by the lawyer’s hourly rate. This is documented in your costs agreement. In Queensland, percentage-based legal fees for personal injury matters are not permitted.
If a workers’ compensation claim settles for $500,000 with legal costs of $75,000, and WorkCover does not contribute to legal costs, the claimant would receive $425,000 after those costs are deducted.
Disbursements are out-of-pocket expenses paid to third parties during your claim, such as medical assessments, expert witness fees, and court filing fees. Whether you pay them upfront or only if your case succeeds depends on your costs agreement.
You will receive a written costs agreement at the start of your case, setting out the hourly rates, likely disbursements, and any uplift fees. As your case progresses, law firms are required to provide updated costs disclosure if the estimate changes significantly.
Yes. You can negotiate the hourly rate, seek a cap on total fees, or request the removal of any uplift fee before signing the costs agreement. Once signed, the agreement is binding unless both parties agree to vary it.
If you lose under a No Win No Fee arrangement, you do not pay your lawyer’s professional fees. You may still be liable for disbursements unless your agreement states they are waived. You could also be ordered to pay the other side’s costs if the matter goes to court and you are unsuccessful.
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