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Catastrophic Injury Lawyers Brisbane

Clear, compassionate guidance from a senior lawyer when a serious injury changes your life.

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23/mo
CTP Scheme 2025 - 26

Average notification to settlement

72.1%
CTP Scheme 2025 - 26

Average percentage settled before or at compulsory conference

$453M
2025 - 2026

Fair Work Ombudsman recovers for 181,000+ underpaid employees in Australia

287,000
2025 - 2026

Calls answered by the Fair Work Infoline

100,722
2024 - 2025

Workers’ compensation statutory claims

3,593
2024 - 2025

WorkCover Regulator review applications (3.6% of claims)

3,753
2024 - 2025

Workers’ compensation common law claims lodged

Catastrophic Injury Claims In Queensland

Support When Life Changes Overnight

A catastrophic injury can change every aspect of life in an instant, affecting your independence, your family & the way you plan for the future. In the days that follow, questions about medical care, financial security & long-term support may feel overwhelming.

We’ll help you understand your options, access the support available & pursue a claim that accounts for your needs in the years ahead.

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What Counts As A Catastrophic Injury

Catastrophic injuries are severe, often permanent injuries, such as spinal cord damage, serious brain injuries, amputations or extensive burns.

We’ll assess how the injury affects every part of your life, not just your medical treatment.

Lifetime Care & Support

Some injuries need ongoing care, equipment & home modifications for years, or for life. Queensland also has schemes that may fund lifetime care for certain serious injuries.

We’ll explain how these schemes may interact with your compensation claim.

Protecting Your Family's Financial Future

When an injury ends a career, the loss of income can reach far beyond the household budget.

We’ll help ensure future earnings, care costs & family support are fully considered.

Start With The Right Advice

Catastrophic injury claims have strict time limits, and early decisions can shape your family’s long-term support.

Request Your Free Case Review, & a senior lawyer will reach you within 24 hours to confirm your time limits and explain the support that may be available now.

No Win, No Fee

Focus On Healing, Not Legal Fees

Rin Kim Law provides No Win, No Fee services for eligible catastrophic injury claims. You’ll only pay our professional fees if your case succeeds.

We bear the risk, so you can move forward with confidence.

No Upfront
Legal Fees

Start your claim without paying our professional fees upfront.

Transparent
Costs

Know how fees and disbursements are calculated before you proceed.

No Fees If Unsuccessful

If unsuccessful, you won’t pay our legal fees, subject to the costs agreement.

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How Catastrophic Injuries Happen

We assess catastrophic injury claims involving situations such as:

High-Speed Road Crashes

When you or a loved one is seriously hurt in a major car or motorcycle crash.

Truck & Heavy Vehicle Collisions

When a collision with a truck or bus causes life-changing injuries.

Falls From Height At Work

When a fall from scaffolding, a roof or a ladder causes permanent injury.

Machinery & Crush Incidents

When heavy machinery traps, crushes or severs part of your body.

Electrical & Burn Incidents

When electricity, fire or chemicals cause you severe burns.

Diving & Recreational Accidents

When a pool, venue or recreational activity leads to a serious spinal or head injury.

Who We Help

We help those living with catastrophic injuries & their families across Queensland, including:

Adults With Spinal Cord Injuries

Brain Injury Survivors

Amputees

Burns Survivors

Young People Facing Lifelong Care Needs

Families & Carers

What A Catastrophic Injury Claim May Include

Depending on how the injury happened, a claim may include compensation for:

Pain & Suffering

Lifetime Care & Support

Lost Earnings & Earning Capacity

Home & Vehicle Modifications

Medical Equipment & Mobility Aids

Rehabilitation & Therapy

Every claim is different. Request Your Free Case Review, & a senior lawyer will reach you within 24 hours.

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Your Injury Questions, Answered

Short videos from our team on compensation claims, dealing with insurers and what to expect along the way.

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Why Choose Rin Kim Law

What Sets Us Apart

Senior Lawyer Case Review

A senior lawyer will review your case & contact you within 24 hours to talk through the injury & your family’s immediate needs.

Fast, Clear Communication

We give you prompt, plain-language updates, so your family isn’t left facing complex decisions alone.

We Handle The Insurer

We deal with insurers, care schemes & any other parties for you, so you can focus on recovery & adjusting to life ahead.

Practical Support Throughout Your Claim

We work with medical, rehabilitation & care experts to plan for the full cost of future needs.

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We Speak Your Language

Legal problems are easier to navigate when you can explain what happened in the language you are most comfortable using.

English

English

한국어

Korean

ภาษาไทย

Thai

普通话

Mandarin

Tagalog

Tagalog

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Our Process

How We Handle Your Claim

01

Free Case Review

Tell us about the injury & what your family needs right now. A senior lawyer will review your case & contact you within 24 hours.

02

Claim Assessment

We assess every claim & support scheme that may apply, along with the lifelong impact of the injury.

03

Evidence & Negotiation

We gather medical, care & financial evidence, manage the insurers & negotiate on your behalf.

04

Resolution

We pursue a fair settlement that reflects the years of care & support ahead. If one can’t be reached, we explain the available options & continue representing you where appropriate.

Key Things To Know About Catastrophic Injury Claims

01

Support May Be Available Early

Some schemes & insurers can fund treatment & care before a claim is finalised.

We’ll help your family access what’s available now.

02

Keep A Record Of Daily Needs

Note the help needed with personal care, mobility, household tasks & appointments.

These details show the true cost of care. We’ll use them to support your claim.

03

Large Settlements Need Careful Planning

Compensation for a catastrophic injury may need to provide for a lifetime of care and support.

We’ll explain how your settlement can be managed to protect future needs, including when court approval may be required.

04

Time Limits Matter

Catastrophic injury claims involve strict deadlines & procedural requirements. Missing them can put a claim at risk.

Request Your Free Case Review, & a senior lawyer will reach you within 24 hours to explain the timeframes for your claim.

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A senior lawyer will review your case and contact you within 24 hours.

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Meet the Team

Members from South Korea, China/Taiwan, Thailand, the Philippines, Canada and Australia

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Principal Lawyer
Janet
Janet Clark
Legal Practice Manager
Lauren Domijan, Senior Associate at Rin Kim Law
Lauren Domijan
Senior Associate
Katherin
Katherine O’Sullivan
Personal Injuries Consultant
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Jamie Park
Senior Associate
Arjit Arora, Lawyer at Rin Kim Law
Arjit Arora
Lawyer
Jenny Ra@2x
Jenny Ra
Senior Paralegal
Sarah
Sarah Clark
Senior Paralegal
Katrina Sanchez, Paralegal at Rin Kim Law
Katrina Sanchez
Paralegal
Jun Kim
Jun Kim
Legal Assistant
Keera
Keera Likit-Anurucks
Legal Assistant
Claire Kim, Legal Assistant at Rin Kim Law
Claire Kim
Legal Assistant
William Hua, Legal Assistant at Rin Kim Law
William Hua
Legal Assistant
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Free guides

Free, Practical Guides For Your Injury Claim

Plain-English guides and checklists that explain your options, the claim process and the deadlines that matter, written by the lawyers who handle these claims every day.

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Guide

2026 Guide to Personal Injury Claims

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Checklist

Car Accident Claim Checklist

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WorkCover Guide for Injured Workers

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Roadmap

Your Compensation Claim Roadmap

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Frequently Asked Questions

It’s a severe injury with lasting effects, such as spinal cord damage, a serious brain injury, an amputation or major burns.

Possibly. Some Queensland schemes may fund lifetime care for certain serious injuries regardless of fault, depending on how they happened.

Often, yes. If your loved one cannot manage their own claim, you may be able to act on their behalf. Where they lack the capacity to make legal decisions, a formal appointment as their representative may be required.

It depends on care needs, lost earning capacity, age & how life has changed. These claims can be significant because needs may last a lifetime.

Catastrophic injury claims can take time because the full extent of the injury, its long-term effects & future care needs must be carefully assessed before a fair settlement can be reached.

Possibly. Compensation may affect some Centrelink or NDIS support, so it’s important to get advice before settling.

Not necessarily, but with lifelong needs at stake, legal support can help account for every future need.

Yes. Rin Kim Law provides No Win, No Fee services for eligible catastrophic injury claims. We’ll explain the terms & eligibility before you decide whether to proceed.

Request Your Free Case Review using the form on this page. A senior lawyer will review your case & contact you within 24 hours.

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All Injuries We Handle

We assess compensation claims involving injuries such as:

Head, Neck & Spine

Limbs & Bones

Catastrophic & Other

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