AI Prompt Library

Personal Injury prompts for Australian lawyers

These prompts are designed for AU personal injury practitioners handling motor vehicle accidents, workplace injuries, public liability, and medical negligence. Copy any prompt, replace placeholders with your matter facts, and run it.

In short

A curated library of 25 AI prompts for Australian personal injury lawyers. Each prompt is grounded in state-based schemes (CTP, workers compensation, public liability) and current appellate authority. Use them with Quillio for claim assessment, quantum analysis, and litigation preparation.

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Research

Research prompts (5)

Research whole person impairment threshold

Prompt

Research the whole person impairment threshold for a common law claim under the [state] workers compensation scheme. Cite the relevant section and the approach to assessment.

Example use: When advising an injured worker in NSW on whether they meet the 15% WPI threshold for a work injury damages claim.

Research contributory negligence in MVA

Prompt

Research the current appellate authority on contributory negligence in [state] motor accident claims involving [circumstances]. Cover the statutory cap and the approach to apportionment.

Example use: For a pedestrian claim in Victoria where the pedestrian was crossing outside a crossing.

Research duty of care for occupiers

Prompt

Research the current approach to occupiers' liability in [state] following recent appellate decisions. Cover the Civil Liability Act provisions on obvious risks and inherent risks.

Example use: A slip-and-fall claim at a shopping centre involving a spilled liquid that had been present for some time.

Research medical negligence causation

Prompt

Research the current approach to factual causation in medical negligence claims under section 5D of the Civil Liability Act (or equivalent). Cite recent authority on the but-for test and exceptional cases.

Example use: A delayed-diagnosis cancer claim where the patient argues earlier treatment would have improved outcomes.

Research claims for psychiatric injury

Prompt

Research the current threshold for recovery of damages for pure psychiatric injury in [state]. Cover the recognised psychiatric illness requirement and proximity considerations.

Example use: A secondary victim claim by a family member who witnessed the aftermath of a workplace fatality.

Drafting

Drafting prompts (5)

Draft a statement of claim — MVA

Prompt

Draft a statement of claim for a motor accident injury matter in [state]. Plaintiff: [details]. Accident: [details]. Injuries: [details]. Structure per local court requirements and plead heads of damage.

Example use: A plaintiff with soft tissue and psychological injuries from a rear-end collision on the M1.

Draft a statement of claim — workers comp common law

Prompt

Draft a statement of claim for a work injury damages matter in [state]. Plaintiff: [details]. Employer: [details]. Injury: [details]. Plead duty, breach, causation, and damages.

Example use: A construction worker with a back injury from manual handling at a high-rise site.

Draft particulars of negligence

Prompt

Draft particulars of negligence against [defendant] for [incident]. Include the system-of-work failures, training issues, and any statutory breaches relevant to the facts.

Example use: A forklift incident at a warehouse where the operator was not licensed.

Draft a letter of demand

Prompt

Draft a letter of demand to [insurer/defendant] for a personal injury claim. Injuries: [details]. Economic loss: [details]. Include a settlement figure with justification and a response deadline.

Example use: A pre-litigation letter of demand to a CTP insurer two weeks before the limitation date.

Draft an affidavit for interlocutory application

Prompt

Draft an affidavit in support of an interlocutory application for [e.g. early access to medical records]. Deponent: [client]. Facts: [details]. Structure chronologically with numbered paragraphs.

Example use: Supporting an application for the release of workers compensation file records from the insurer.

Review

Review prompts (5)

Review a medical report

Prompt

Review this IME report. Summarise findings on diagnosis, causation, capacity for work, and impairment. Identify any points that assist the claim, any problems, and any points requiring further evidence.

Example use: An IME report from an orthopaedic surgeon instructed by the defendant in a lumbar spine claim.

Review a WPI assessment

Prompt

Review this whole person impairment assessment against the AMA Guides (applicable edition). Identify any methodology issues and assess the likelihood of a successful dispute.

Example use: A WPI assessment returning 11% in a claim where the threshold is 15%.

Review an economic loss calculation

Prompt

Review this economic loss calculation. Check the methodology for past and future loss, multiplier selection, vicissitudes discount, and superannuation component.

Example use: A future economic loss calculation for a 35-year-old tradesperson with permanent lifting restrictions.

Review a settlement offer

Prompt

Review this settlement offer in light of the claim's likely range. Compare against each head of damage and identify areas where the offer is strong or weak. Recommend a counter.

Example use: A Calderbank offer from the defendant ahead of a scheduled mediation.

Review a liability investigation report

Prompt

Review this liability investigation report. Identify the factual findings that assist or harm the claim, any inconsistencies, and any further investigation required.

Example use: An accident reconstruction report in a pedestrian versus vehicle claim.

Client comms

Client comms prompts (5)

Explain the claims process

Prompt

Draft a plain-English explanation of the [state] [scheme] claims process, from notification to resolution. Cover typical timeframes, decision points, and the client's role at each step.

Example use: For a client newly injured at work in NSW considering making a workers compensation claim.

Explain IME obligations

Prompt

Draft a plain-English letter to a client explaining what an independent medical examination involves, what to expect, and how to prepare.

Example use: Before a client attends an IME booked by the defendant's insurer.

Explain costs and funding

Prompt

Draft a plain-English explanation of the costs arrangement for a personal injury matter, including no-win-no-fee conditions, disbursements, and uplift fees.

Example use: At the initial consultation with a new personal injury client.

Explain the mediation process

Prompt

Draft a plain-English explanation of the mediation process for a personal injury matter. Cover what happens on the day, the client's role, and settlement authority.

Example use: For a client attending their first mediation in a CTP matter.

Letter on statutory benefits

Prompt

Draft a plain-English letter explaining the statutory benefits available to a client under the [state] [scheme], including weekly payments, medical expenses, and thresholds.

Example use: A new motor accident claim in NSW under the CTP scheme.

Strategy

Strategy prompts (5)

Strategy for a complex liability claim

Prompt

Develop a liability strategy for a claim with: [facts]. Identify the strongest duty and breach arguments, the weakest points, and the evidence plan.

Example use: A labour-hire claim with disputes over who is the true employer for liability purposes.

Strategy for quantum assessment

Prompt

Develop a quantum assessment strategy for this claim. Plaintiff: [details]. Identify each head of damage, the evidence required, and an estimated range for each.

Example use: A brain injury claim in a 28-year-old with ongoing care needs and loss of future earning capacity.

Strategy for limitation issues

Prompt

Analyse the limitation position for this claim. Facts: [details]. Identify the applicable limitation period, any extension grounds, and the risk of a limitation defence.

Example use: A medical negligence claim arising from events 4 years ago where the injury was only recently identified.

Strategy for pre-trial settlement

Prompt

Develop a settlement strategy for this matter. Current offers: [details]. Identify the walk-away position, reasonable counter, and the pressure points for both sides.

Example use: Negotiating a settlement the week before a contested liability and quantum hearing.

Strategy for a multi-defendant claim

Prompt

Develop a strategy for pursuing multiple defendants in this claim. Facts: [details]. Consider joint and several liability, apportionment legislation, and contribution claims.

Example use: A public liability claim involving an occupier, a contractor, and a subcontractor.

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