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If a professional you trusted in South Brisbane has caused you genuine harm — through careless advice, a missed diagnosis, or a critical error — you deserve honest answers about your options. Fair Go Australia acts exclusively for claimants. We are not a referral service. Our specialist team handles professional negligence matters across Queensland and the rest of Australia, entirely remotely if that suits you.
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South Brisbane sits on the southern bank of the Brisbane River, directly across from the CBD. It is a compact but professionally dense suburb — home to the Mater Hospital precinct, Queensland University of Technology, a significant cluster of legal and financial services firms, and a growing number of allied health and specialist medical practices.
That concentration of professional services is, on the whole, a good thing. But it also means that a large number of people in South Brisbane and the surrounding inner-city corridor are regularly relying on professionals for advice, treatment, and decisions that carry real consequences. When something goes wrong — when a doctor misses something that should have been caught, or a solicitor makes an error that costs you a case — the harm can be significant and lasting.
Pursuing a professional negligence claim in Queensland requires navigating specific legislation and procedural rules. Our team understands the local landscape and knows how these claims are assessed and litigated in Queensland courts.
Queensland operates under its own distinct legislative framework for professional negligence. The primary statute is the Civil Liability Act 2003 (QLD), which governs how negligence is assessed, how damages are calculated, and what defences may be available to a respondent professional.
It is worth noting that Queensland is not subject to the Legal Profession Uniform Law, which applies in NSW and Victoria. Lawyers in Queensland are instead regulated under the Legal Profession Act 2007 (QLD), and complaints about legal practitioners are handled by the Legal Services Commission Queensland.
The standard of care for all professionals is anchored in the High Court’s decision in Rogers v Whitaker (1992) 175 CLR 479 — a case that remains the foundational reference point for duty of care in Australian professional negligence law. Under that standard, a professional must exercise the care and skill of a reasonably competent practitioner in their field. Falling short of that standard, where it causes measurable loss, may give rise to a negligence claim.
Higher-value claims in Queensland are typically litigated in the Supreme Court of Queensland, with less complex matters proceeding in the District Court. Our team is familiar with both forums and will advise on the most appropriate pathway for your specific situation.
Under the Limitation of Actions Act 1974 (QLD), professional negligence claims must generally be commenced within three years from the date the claimant became aware — or ought reasonably to have become aware — that they had suffered loss as a result of the professional’s conduct. This is known as the discoverability rule, and it matters enormously in practice.
The clock does not automatically start ticking the moment a mistake is made. In medical negligence cases, for example, a misdiagnosis might not become apparent until months or years later, when a condition has worsened. In legal negligence cases, a claimant may not realise their solicitor’s error until a court rules against them, or until they seek a second opinion. Where the harm has been slow to emerge, the three-year period may not have run — but you should not assume that without taking advice.
Limitation periods are strictly enforced by Queensland courts. Once the period has expired, it is very difficult — in most cases, impossible — to revive the claim. Do not wait to find out whether your window is still open.
In Queensland, professional negligence claims must generally be commenced within 3 years of the date you became aware — or should reasonably have become aware — of the negligence. Missing this deadline can permanently extinguish your right to claim, with very limited exceptions. If you are unsure whether your limitation period is still open, contact our team for a free assessment as soon as possible.
We begin every matter with a free evaluation of your situation. We look at whether there is a viable basis for a claim: duty of care, breach, causation, and measurable loss. You will get honest advice, not a hard sell.
You do not need to travel to a Brisbane office. Our team handles the full matter remotely, from initial evaluation through to settlement or litigation. Phone, video, email — whatever works best for you.
We act exclusively for claimants in professional negligence matters. That focus means our team understands the case law, the evidentiary requirements, and the litigation tactics that apply to these specific claims.
Our no-win, no-fee arrangement means exactly what it says. If your claim does not succeed, you do not pay our fees. We carry the financial risk alongside you, which means we are just as motivated as you are to achieve the right result.
Tell us what happened. Our team will review your situation and give you a straightforward assessment of whether you may have a claim — with no obligation and in complete confidence. We respond to all enquiries within one business day.
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Yes — provided the four core elements of a negligence claim can be established: the professional owed you a duty of care, they breached that duty, the breach caused your loss, and that loss is measurable. Medical negligence claims in Queensland are assessed under the Civil Liability Act 2003 (QLD). Given the concentration of healthcare providers in South Brisbane — including the Mater Hospital precinct — these matters arise with some regularity. A free case evaluation will help clarify whether your situation meets the threshold.
It means you do not pay our legal fees if your claim is unsuccessful. You will not be out of pocket for the work we do on your behalf if the claim does not succeed. If the claim does succeed, our fees are agreed upfront and deducted from the settlement or judgment amount. We are transparent about this from the outset — no surprises.
The starting point is whether a professional failed to meet the standard of care reasonably expected in their field, and whether that failure caused you a loss you would not otherwise have suffered. This is not always straightforward to assess without legal input. Our free case evaluation is designed precisely for this — we will give you an honest view on viability without any obligation to proceed.
Generally, three years from the date you became aware — or ought reasonably to have become aware — of the negligence and the loss it caused. This is a firm deadline under the Limitation of Actions Act 1974 (QLD). If you are uncertain whether your limitation period has expired, seek advice immediately rather than assuming it has.
No. We work with clients across Queensland and the rest of Australia entirely remotely. All consultations, document exchange, and case management are handled without requiring you to attend any office in person. If your matter proceeds to litigation in the Supreme Court of Queensland, our team manages that process on your behalf.
A complaint to the Legal Services Commission Queensland is a regulatory process — it may result in disciplinary action against a lawyer, but it does not typically result in financial compensation for you. A professional negligence claim, by contrast, is a civil action aimed at recovering the financial loss you have suffered as a result of the lawyer’s error. Both pathways can run in parallel, but only the civil claim can deliver monetary compensation.
Our goal is to help people in the best way possible. this is a basic principle in every case and cause for success. contact us today for a free consultation.
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