Legal Project Management Plan & Checklist
Purpose of this Guide: Welcome to the specialised practitioner roadmap for managing a CTP personal injury claim with admitted liability in Queensland. Designed explicitly for personal injury solicitors, this guide covers quantum calculations and settlements. Additional procedural resources can be found on the Queensland Government Portal and the Queensland Legislation Registry.
Jurisdiction: This guide applies to quantum negotiations in Queensland, Australia, under the Civil Liability Act 2003 (QLD) and Civil Liability Regulation 2025. Verify current guidelines on the official .
Current Thresholds (2025-26 FY): Maximum general damages (ISV 100): $484,100 (Civil Liability Indexation Notice 2025). Discount rate for future economic loss: 5% (Litigation Discount Tables). Interest: payable on past economic loss and out-of-pocket expenses, NOT on general damages. Costs recovery: below $58,090 = no costs; $58,090-$96,870 = capped $4,860; above $96,870 = standard. Additional procedural resources can be found on the Queensland Government Portal and the Queensland Legislation Registry.
The Process at a Glance: Admitted liability shifts the focus entirely to quantum. The process involves scheduling independent medical examinations, calculating the Injury Severity Value (ISV) under the Civil Liability Regulation 2025, computing past and future economic loss (5% discount rate), and negotiating a settlement at the pre-court conference with Mandatory Final Offer (s 51C) exchange. Practitioners should check the official Queensland Government Portal and Queensland Legislation Registry for regular procedure updates.
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This legal matter plan provides a structured workflow for PERSONAL_INJURY cases, outlining the standard DISPUTE_LITIGATION process. Utilize these tracking templates to manage your legal cases efficiently.
Obtain independent medical reports and determine the permanent impairment percentage and ISV rating.
Verify all prerequisite documentation has been obtained, cross-reference against the statutory requirements for this matter type, and confirm compliance with practice direction protocols.
Prepare the relevant forms and supporting materials required under the applicable legislation, ensuring all mandatory fields are completed and all attachments are properly certified.
Draft and dispatch formal correspondence addressing the procedural requirements at this stage, including any required notices, requests for information, or proposals for resolution.
Calculate economic loss, superannuation loss, and gratuitous care claims.
Coordinate the collection and review of all financial documentation required for disclosure, including statements, valuations, and supporting schedules as mandated by the rules.
Attend the pre-court conference and execute the settlement agreement.
Verify all prerequisite documentation has been obtained, cross-reference against the statutory requirements for this matter type, and confirm compliance with practice direction protocols.
Conduct a thorough review of all filed materials to ensure compliance with court requirements, verify service obligations have been met, and prepare for the next procedural milestone.
Fox v Wood component: Tax on income including workers' comp minus tax on income excluding refundable workers' comp.
Griffiths v Kerkemeyer threshold: Civil Liability Act 2003 (QLD) s 59 - care must exceed 6 hours per week for 6+ months.
Assess the strategic considerations for interim applications, prepare supporting evidence, and draft the necessary documentation for urgent or time-sensitive relief sought.
Prepare the relevant forms and supporting materials required under the applicable legislation, ensuring all mandatory fields are completed and all attachments are properly certified.
If the client is a person under disability (minor or impaired capacity), the settlement may require court sanctioning under the Public Trustee Act 1978.
Draft and dispatch formal correspondence addressing the procedural requirements at this stage, including any required notices, requests for information, or proposals for resolution.
Medicare: Health and Other Services (Compensation) Act 1995 (Cth) s 23A - notification required within 28 days for settlements exceeding $5,000.
Centrelink: Social Security Act 1991 (Cth) - preclusion period may apply if client received income support post-accident.