We understand the idea of seeking legal help and compensation can be daunting, especially during an already stressful time.
The expert team at Murphy’s Law are friendly, emphatic and focussed on making the process as easy and stress free as possible for you. We will take on the fight for you so you can focus on yourself. Our Brisbane based lawyers will explain every step in plain English and do everything possible to get the best possible outcome. We treat you as an individual, not a file number.
We understand you have choices. At Murphy’s Law Accident Lawyers, we treat you as an individual, not a case number and will guide you through every step of the no win, no fee claims process. We will take on your fight to get you the best result. Avoid missing time limits, request your free initial case review now.
No Win. No Fee.
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Too many accident lawyers focus on the process and not the person. That's not us:
We make an effort to understand your needs from the outset and give you up-front, straightforward, genuine and honest advice that allows you to make the right decision for you about the best way forward. Let us help you take the first steps to restoring your financial position.
Honestly a great experience, Monique, David and Sarah worked with me through everything and the whole process was smooth. I couldn't have picked a better firm or had a better team for my situation. Their tireless work has helped me to sponsor an incredible community group and build my business.
David B
I couldn't have asked for a better team of people to help guide me through the legal side of the car accident I was in. They did everything they could to help me receive an unexpected outcome. I would recommend them to everyone. To the team that guided me through to the end, I thank you very much for all you have done.
Fiona M
They have a fantastic team, from receptionist to solicitor. Especially great work from Tessa and Christine, fantastic personalities, manners and knowledge. It was a pleasure to deal with everyone from Murphy's.
Bata M
I can't thank the guys at Murphy's Law enough; Kirk and the team did an excellent job with an even better outcome. I would highly recommend them.
Sebastian
I highly recommend this company! The team were amazing and made me feel extremely comfortable. They were always thorough and patient with any questions I had and were constantly keeping me up to date with any news or information.
Charlotte V
Honestly, it was a great experience. Monique, David and Sarah worked with me through everything, and the process was smooth. I couldn't have picked a better firm or had a better team for my situation. Their tireless work has helped me to sponsor an incredible community group and build my business.
David B
Tessa and the rest of the team at Murphy’s Law in Kedron are amazing. They are an honest, caring and helpful firm, and I have no issue recommending them to anyone who needs legal advice.
Zac B
I highly recommend, even if you're considering a claim, to contact Chris or Sarah they will guide you the whole way. Their professionalism, knowledge, caring attitude, and understanding were EXCEPTIONAL. They made an unknown situation (for myself) very clear. Thank you, Chris and Sarah.
Jenney M
Do not question their perfect reviews as they’re 100% true, I’m at the end of my journey and if you are reading this and only starting yours please take my advice and call them. You are not a number, you feel part of a family and know that they will do their absolute best.
Tommy T
I cannot recommend Murphy’s Law enough! The whole team is amazing & Kirk especially, was immensely helpful in achieving the best outcome for my situation.
Chloe T
I couldn't be happier with the service at Murphy's Law! They always went above and beyond and consistently showed care and compassion.
G D
The absolute best you could want from a legal team. Thank you to Kirk and the team for all your amazing help over the very long rough road.
Samantha M
From the first contact with Kirk Watterston of Murphys Law to the final settlement he and the company have been amazing. Their professionalism shone through in all aspects of the claim.
Kay S
It was a pleasure dealing with Christine, Katy and the team at Murphy's Law. Their communication and advice were great, and I would highly recommend them to represent you in case of an accident and injury.
Darren F
Monique was great and very helpful. Monique and Chris obtained a great result with the assistance of counsel. Thank you Murphy’s Law!
Caitlin B
I highly recommend Murphy's Law, I am so happy with the outcome they achieved for me.
Jayd B
They were absolute god sends. We fought hard and got the result we hoped for. I cannot thank the entire team for everything they did.
Sherrie Q
The team at Murphy's Law are amazing. I appreciate all you have done for me guys.
Suzette M
I can’t speak highly enough of the attention to detail and genuine care shown.
Kelly L
I am extremely happy with the service I received from Murphy's Law Accident Lawyers. I would recommend the firm, Chris and Alex to my friends, family or anybody looking for an accident lawyer.
Grace B
Cannot praise Murphy´s highly enough. I am very satisfied with the outcome.
Mr S.
Friendly, attentive and transparent throughout the whole process making it as easy as possible. Thanks again.
Rowan L
If you have experienced an accident and need some advice, I strongly recommend you give this team a call.
Gabrielle B
From the moment I rang, I was made to feel welcome and heard, extremely happy with the service I received.
Louise S
The team at Murphy's Law are amazing. I appreciate all you have done for me guys.
Suzette M
Murphy's Law Firm was a fantastic recommendation. 100% would go through this company again
Autumn M
Great work from the team at Murphy's Lawyers, friendly and helpful. Thank you so much.
Hien Pham
I would highly recommend Chris and the team at Murphy’s Law to represent you and seek the best outcomes for your legal needs
Darren Pashley
Excellent to deal with, very helpful when I really needed it. Highly recommended.
Peter McCluskey
Kirk and the team at Murphy’s Law were absolutely fantastic from start to finish. The claim process was clearly explained to me and they were friendly and professional the entire way through.
Jason Oberleuter
Kirk and Sian have been absolutely amazing and extremely professional. I am happy with outcome of my case.
Amandeep Singh
From first contact Chris and Alex were a beacon of hope for what was a very dark and stressful time for us. They're professionalism and understanding is second to none, and the outcome was phenomenal.
Devon Matuka
I was lucky enough to be represented by Kirk during my claims case. Kirk was professional, understanding and super supportive throughout the process and was able to achieve a respectful resolution.
Hamish Gray
I started with a different law firm first (as I knew no better) however after being recommended to Kirk and his team I got in touch and never looked back. He made switching over seamless and comparing the two law firms now he certainly shines over the first.
Kemsley Kelly
Kirk and the team at Murphy's Law were very helpful and great to deal with. In all circumstances Kirk was able to articulate what was going on in an easy to understand way and always made time to help.
Darcy Meehan
Kirk Watterston represented me recently. His advice and professionalism gave me confidence and the outcome was better than I expected.
Viktor Vukovic
I was lucky enough to have Kirk as my solicitor and with his experience and expertise I was able to achieve an amazing outcome.
Jason Landriat
I am extremely happy with the service I received from Murphy's Law Accident Lawyers, they kept me up to date with the status of my claim, they were very professional and made me feel comfortable. I would recommend the firm, Chris and Alex to my friends, family or anybody looking for an accident lawyer.
Grace Bell
Chris, Casey and all involved with my case were just so amazing. They always gave me great advice, were down to earth and approachable, always on the ball and I could not recommend them enough.
Zoe Killeen
I can't thank you guys enough, especially Kirk and Sian. You guys believed in me and took my problem very seriously. I was heard and valued.
Daphnee Fendt
My mother thanks god that I was lucky enough to find Murphy's Law - it's going to save our family.
Lauren Evans
Kirk handled everything with a professional yet warm manner and made sure even the most stressful situations were met with support. I can't speak highly enough of the attention to detail and genuine care shown by Kirk, Chris and the team.
KJ Clark
Kirk was awesome throughout the whole process. I would 10/10 recommend his services to anyone I know without hesitation.
Rachael Muni
Chris McMahon provided me with all the assistance I needed for a successful claim myself after my accident, without the usual hefty fee.
Rob Erskine-Smith
Kirk Watterston was representing me, he was a pleasure to deal with, fully empathised with my injuries and we had a very good outcome.
Cassandra Walsh
I've recently spoken to Kirk from Murphy's Law Accident Lawyers, I found him to be a very nice man and he was so easy to talk to. I thank you for your time and for how easy it was to communicate with Kirk.
Would like to say a big thank you to Chris McMahon and his team for all the great work with my case! They worked efficiently and professionally with upmost transparency yet still made everything feel personal and comfortable.
Benno Taylor
Chris treated me with respect, gave me friendship and confidence through a turbulent part of my life.
Grant Veivers
You guys have been amazing support for Tony and myself through one of the toughest challenges in our life and we appreciate all that you have done.
Jo & Tony E.
Due to Chris and his team's expansive knowledge and dedication, the outcome of my case was a huge success.
Bronagh F.
Whilst experiencing one of the most traumatic times in my life, I can say that with the professionalism, empathy and sensitivity of Chris, my journey for the last two and a half years has been somewhat bearable.
M.C
Chris McManus handled my claim brilliantly.
Joseph Crane
The effort put into our case was outstanding. If you need a lawyer this is the law firm for you.
Dom Rice
The service you have provided is beyond 'above the normal standard'.
Well the effort put into our case was outstanding. I would recommend Chris and the team to my family and close friends. That means if you need a lawyer this is the Law Firm for you
Anthony H.
We can't thank you enough for making this as "stress-less" and financially affordable as possible for us.
Carla & Nadine T.
Chris guided us and advised us through the preparation and mediation process for a better outcome then we had dared hoped for.
Caroline Brudell
The whole process was very smooth and professional. I am more than happy to recommend you to anyone who needs a solicitor.
Diana A.
We were very impressed with her knowledge and attention to detail. Just as importantly, for us though, was her care and compassion in discussing issues around our families.
Jenny A.
Chris and his team were fantastic and secured me a result that will make a real difference to my future.
Jessica S.
You were absolutely amazing and I will definitely be recommending your services.
Kate M.
The whole process from start to finish was very professional and I would highly recommend their services.
Marie M.
Just wanted to say thank you again for everything you did for us.
Sophie S.
They listened and offered their advice freely.
The people at Murphy’s law were welcoming and made every effort to return my calls and answer my questions
Tracey Lee Marshall
They worked efficiently and professionally with upmost transparency yet still made everything feel personal and comfortable as experiencing a life changing accident is quite scary and sometimes you feel lost.
Thank you so very much for being my voice and my guide through this arduous process!
Benno Taylor
Not only are they personable, they are down to earth whilst communicating respectfully.
I can only commend the level of service, knowledge, assistance and mature advice that is offered by this firm.
Belinda Dekker
Great professional service, I could not recommend them enough.
Grant Gillian
They listened to my problem and took time and effort to guide me in the right direction.
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Raja Omer
We had a great outcome when everything settled, which was in a timely manner.
Cassandra Jackson
He was a pleasure to deal with and we had a very good outcome.
Cassandra Walsh
If I need a lawyer in the future I know who I will be contacting!
Myra Davis
Chris was thorough, helpful and concise even at an initial enquiry stage.
Sabrina Khan
My case had difficulties but Chris gave me good advice and he persisted to get the result.
Murphy's Law were excellent and got a good result for me
John Beaton
A big thanks to Chris and his professional team for the successful outcome of my claim.
Russell Ramsay
Every stress that I had after my accident was immediately put to ease after meeting Chris.
Suzette Millar
I endorse and recommend Chris and his firm to anybody who is currently seeking legal assistance in their claim.
John Kelly
Working in the legal field myself, I don't think I could have had a better client experience.
Jane Abbott
Search in our accident law knowledge base
Do you have accident claim questions? Search for answers on car, road, work, public place and medical related topics and find answers on topics such as gathering evidence, the claims process, how pay-outs are calculated, what you can claim for, time limits, fees and more. Practical, common sense and plain English answers to Queensland personal compensation questions.
Frequently Asked Accident Claim Questions
How long after an accident can you file a compensation claim in Queensland?
Strict time limits apply. In Queensland, accident victims typically have three years from the date of the accident to file a legal claim. However, it is important to start the process as soon as possible to ensure that you have enough time to gather all the necessary evidence and file your claim before the deadline. If you miss the deadline, you may lose your right to seek compensation for your injuries. You may hear time limits referred to as the "statute of limitations".
If the incident happened before you turned 18 then you typically have until your 21st birthday.
There are also circumstances in which shorter time limits apply so it’s vital to see legal advice without delay. Our team of accident claim lawyers will provide free initial advice on your legal options and time limits.
If you have suffered a serious injury such as a severe car accident or were badly injured at work and are no longer able to work, you may also be eligible for a TPD insurance (total and permanent disability) claim. This is an insurance policy attached to most Superannuation funds and any payout is in addition to your current Super fund balance. We can run these claims to ensure your best chance of success.
Our legal team are experienced insurance claim experts with a track record of successful claims. Contact us now for a free initial consultation and to have your legal process and options explained.
How do solicitors charge for accident compensation claims?
Most solicitors including Murphy’s Law Accident Lawyers who handle accident claims in Queensland work on a "No Win, No Fee" basis. This means that they will not charge you any fees unless they win your case. If they are successful, they will charge a fee based on a percentage or actual work done.
Murphy’s Law Accident Lawyers only charge for the actual work done if we win and we work hard to maximise the tax free lump sum you get in your bank account. For some claim types we are able to get the insurer of the at-fault party to pay some of the legal costs to increase the percentage you receive.
As a consumer protection, no win no fee compensation firms in Queensland may never charge more than 50% in legal fees, our typical fees would normally work out much less than that.
Benefits of using an accident compensation lawyer
A lawyer can help you in many ways after an accident. They can provide legal advice and guidance on your rights and options for compensation. They can help you gather evidence to support your claim, such as medical records, police reports, and accident scene witness statements. They can negotiate with the liable parties insurance company on your behalf to ensure that you receive fair compensation to help cover items such as loss of wages and out of pocket expenses.
They can also represent you in court if necessary. While most claims settle out of court, having the ability to take the claim to court provides accident claim lawyers with the ability to negotiate fair compensation.
Is No Win No Fee worth it?
Yes, "No Win No Fee" can be worth it if you have a strong case and are unable to afford legal fees upfront. With "No Win No Fee", you do not have to pay anything unless your accident lawyer wins your case. This means that you can pursue your claim for compensation without financial risk.
Having no upfront costs is especially helpful during a difficult time in which your income has dropped due to the accident. Our experienced team of accident claim lawyers will help maximise your prospects of success.
On the road, at work, in public places and in hospitals, there is typically an insured party who has a duty of care to ensure your safety. When we assess any potential claim we will look to see if there is an insurer of the at-fault party. All claims against the at-fault party are negotiated with their insurance provider by our experienced lawyers.
Our TPD claims also provide help for those who have suffered a major injury such as spinal cord injury from a motorbike accident or a traumatic brain injury from a workplace accident. TPD claims can assist with loss of income, medical expenses and care with a lump sum payment.
How long do most car accident settlements take?
The length of time it takes to settle a car accident claim can vary depending on the complexity of the case and the amount of compensation involved. Some cases can be resolved quickly through negotiation, while others may take many months or even years to resolve. Typically 18 months to 2 years is common. We will guide you through the legal process and help you get the most of any insurer funds available during that time to help cover out of pocket expenses prior to settlement.
Where do you operate?
We are based in the Brisbane suburb of Kedron on Gympie Rd between Brisbane City and Chermside. We help clients right across Queensland and beyond. Home, hospital or cafe visits are available across Brisbane, Logan, Redlands, Bayside, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and Toowoomba regions. If you live further away such as Cairns or Townsville then we may be able to fly up to see you or do everything easily via Zoom, phone and email.