about us
At Quantum Only, we understand the frustration when personal injury cases get bogged down at the point of quantifying the claim. You know what you need to do but for whatever reason you just can't get the quantum assessment done. That's where Quantun Only can help. We are your specialist damages assessment company.
WHAT WE DO.....
grab your file by the scruff of the neck and get it moving again;
provide you with a complete and detailed quantum assessment, in word format, for you to use as you wish (but we're fairly confident you'll like what we produce);
significantly improve your cash flow as you push matters through to completion quickly; and
free up time and funds to concentrate on signing up more files whilst we take care of quantifying existing files.
WHAT WE DON'T DO.....
When you engage Quantum Only we are not:
running your client's' file; or
advising your clients directly (that' s your job).
QUANTUM ASSESMENT IS ALL WE DO....
We can handle any assessment under any pre-court regime or court process.
Let us take care of quantifying the claim so you can get the offer across to the other side and get your client's case moving again.
Let's face it, no settlement, means no invoice, and that means no cash transferred in to your general account.
Best of all, you only pay us upon successful completion of your client's matter. Our costs are deferred until the money hits your tin.
EXAMPLES OF OUR WORK
Answer to Question 60 (WorkCover) Notice of Claim for Damages;
Statement of Loss and Damage; and
Schedule of Damages for CTP and PIPA claims.
GETTING STARTED
Basically, we want to get your files moving again. Once we have access to your client's file, we will produce a quantum summary based on the material you have gathered yourself.
If your file needs more work prior to the quantum assessment, we can work the file up for you and get those doctors reports and hospital records. Quantum Only can get your client's' case back on track.
No win, no fee
NO WIN, NO FEE
Think of QO as a staff member who is prepared to work for you on a 'no-win no-fee' basis. We act on a no win, no fee basis right alongside you. We only get paid when you get paid.
SPECIALIST LOCUM TENENS
Think of QO as a specialist 'locum tenens' whose sole job description is to prepare expert quantum assessments (in whatever format you require) and within 72 hours* of being given the file.
CHARGING YOUR CLIENT'S FILE
At the conclusion of QO's review, you will receive a properly itemised invoice, which will mirror the basis upon which you are acting for your client. Just like a locum tenens performing the work, you will be able to apply your own charge out rates (or scale items if that's how you are billing your matter) to the work done by QO.
At QO KISS is King so we simply charge our work at half your hourly rate as noted in your Cost Agreement/Disclosure Notice documentation. You then apply your full rate to the items noted in our invoice to you, when it comes time to bill your client. We also expect with a detailed, well reasoned quantum assessment, your client will likely enjoy a higher settlement/judgement which in turn gives you more chance of minimising those pesky "50:50 rule" moments.
rates
WORKING EXAMPLE ILLUSTRATING THE PASSING ON OF QO FEES
You decide you need QO to help get an MVA matter to the negotiation stage. Your client sustained minor to moderate cevical spine injury (and a journey claim was made to workcover). You supply us with your brief of material and confirm that you do not require QO to investigate the matter further.
The invoice you might receive from QO upon completion of the assessment would look something like this:
ITEM DESCRIPTION NUMBER OF UNITS RATE COST
Perusal of medical reports 15 $25.00 $375.00
Perusal of WorkCover payment summary 3 $25.00 $75.00
Perusal of statements 12 $25.00 $300.00
Perusal of tax documentation 10 $25.00 $250.00
Draft of letter to client explaining heads of damage 7 $25.00 $175.00
Drafting quantum assessment (or draft SLD) 30 $25.00 $750.00
TOTAL 77 $1,925.00
CLIENTS - YOU CATCH THEM, WE VALUE THEM.
savings
When you bring Quantum Only on to your team, your savings are immediate. You can hold off hiring that solicitor that was going to be the answer to your workflow dreams. Instead, take the contract for service option and realise greater cash flow with less operational costs. To simplify the equation, wouldn't it be great to not have another resource that required:
- Accruing holiday or sick pay;
- Paying Superannuation;
- Extending Workers Compensation insurance; or
- More office space to rent.
By pulling the QO lever, you get back time, cash and space and you can chase more important things like finding the next client or getting time with your family. You choose, QO gives you the option.
F.A.Q's
Do I have to provide Quantum Only with a "brief" to get the job done (I don't have time to prepare a brief)?
Not at all. There are a number of ways QO can get the job done for you, namely:
a) you can share the files via our secure encrypted link;
b) deliver a hard copy of the file to us; or
c) send an email with the files attached.
I'm obviously concerned about confidentiality and privacy, what protections do you provide?
Due to the nature of the material we are reviewing and you are sharing, we have protections in place with our cloud storage and provide appropriate warranties in our terms of engagement ( www.toe/qo.com.au ).
How long will it take for QO to prepare the assessment of damages?
The majority of Quantum Assessments will be completed by us within 72 hours of receipt of materials from you. Imagine that in 3 days time you can have your clients claim brought back to life.
But who are you QO?
The team at QO is made up of solicitors and a consultant barrister who have decades of experience in insurance claims acting for plaintiffs and in-house with insurers. This unique experience gives us a healthy respect for the plaintiff lawyers bottom line and the insurers need to satisfy internal process and procedure. Our quantum assessments give your client a range to consider and provides a path for you to follow to resolve the claim.
Is your fee considered a "disbursement" on the file or a contract for service?
Our engagement by you and the invoice produced by QO is on a contract for service basis. Think of QO as a temporary staff member who works remotely. Our invoices will include sufficient detail in relation to tasks performed and time spent in order to allow you to reflect your usual charge out rate and charge our work as part of your professional fees on the final invoice.
If you have another question that has not been covered off above please feel free to contact us. But do it quick. We want to turn your WIP into cash.
CONTACT US
Most of our contact is done on-line with documents sent directly to us through a secure File Transfer Protocol (FTP) and email.
For bulk file reviews and assessments we can arrange to meet at your office or you can drop hard copies of the file to our Brisbane office located in the heart of the Brisbane CBD.
BRISBANE CITY
Level 7
300 Queen Street
Brisbane 4000
POSTAL ADDRESS:
GPO Box 1466, Brisbane
QLD 4001