---
title: "Screen whether legal costs are recoverable on a no-fault or statutory benefits claim"
url: "https://ailawframework.com/obligations/costs-billing-and-litigation-funding/screen-whether-legal-costs-are-recoverable-on-a-no-fault-or-statutory-be"
type: "task"
site: "AI Law Framework"
id: "A42-CS20261023-11"
practice_area: "Costs, billing & litigation funding"
tier: "yellow"
lawyer_review: "required"
last_reviewed: "2026-10-25"
---

# Screen whether legal costs are recoverable on a no-fault or statutory benefits claim

> From the dispute type the lawyer names, say whether the opened schedule treats that dispute as subject to costs, not subject to costs, or outside the pages opened. Do not state a dollar figure.

Canonical page: https://ailawframework.com/obligations/costs-billing-and-litigation-funding/screen-whether-legal-costs-are-recoverable-on-a-no-fault-or-statutory-be  
Last reviewed: 2026-10-25

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## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Practice area | [Costs, billing & litigation funding](https://ailawframework.com/obligations/costs-billing-and-litigation-funding.md) |
| Human involvement | Yellow: Lawyer and AI draft together |
| How AI is used | From the dispute type the lawyer names, say whether the opened schedule treats that dispute as subject to costs, not subject to costs, or outside the pages opened. Do not state a dollar figure. |
| What the lawyer must review | The lawyer decides whether this dispute carries costs, before any claim is sent. Do not claim an internal review where the regulation says no costs are payable. Do not copy one scheme's no-costs list onto a claim in another scheme. Keep medical details in the firm's system. Apply ASCR rule 9, APP 11, and the Privacy Act notifiable-breach test. |
| Written for / versions | 3 jurisdiction versions below |

## Checking plan

**Whether costs are recoverable**

The tool matches the dispute to the opened schedule. The lawyer decides whether a costs claim can be made.

- What the AI does: From the dispute type the lawyer names, say whether the opened schedule treats that dispute as subject to costs, not subject to costs, or outside the pages opened. Do not state a dollar figure.
- What the lawyer does: The lawyer decides whether this dispute carries costs, before any claim is sent. An internal review is not claimed where the regulation says no costs are payable. Do not copy one scheme's no-costs list onto a claim in another scheme. Keep medical details in the firm's system. Apply ASCR rule 9, APP 11, and the Privacy Act notifiable-breach test.
- Who reviews: Responsible lawyer with competence in the matter
- Basis: Checked against the linked sources on 23 October 2026. Confirm the current instrument before reliance.
- Why: The level reflects what the work is, the consequence of an error, and how much of the output the lawyer must independently re-derive.

## Checks the lawyer makes

1. A matter SIRA marks as not authorised by Schedule 1 is not given a costs claim.
2. Legal services on an insurer internal review are not claimed where clause 23 applies.
3. An infant is not added as a ground for Commission permission. Section 8.10(4) states the two grounds that were opened.
4. The New South Wales list is not applied to a Victorian or Queensland claim.

## Notes

- These are suggested working checks. Confirm the required checking with the responsible lawyer before work starts; the checking approach does not establish permission to use AI.

## Sources

- [SIRA, legal costs in claims for CTP statutory benefits](https://www.sira.nsw.gov.au/resources-library/motor-accident-resources/publications/for-professionals/legal-costs-in-claims-for-ctp-statutory-benefits) (checked 2026-10-23)
- [SIRA, maximum costs for stages of claim, indexed to 30 September 2027](https://www.sira.nsw.gov.au/resources-library/motor-accident-resources/publications/for-professionals/legal-costs-in-claims-for-ctp-statutory-benefits/maximum-costs-for-stages-of-claim-general) (checked 2026-10-23)
- [Motor Accident Injuries Act 2017 (NSW) s 8.10, costs of statutory benefits claims](https://www7.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/legis/nsw/consol_act/maia2017245/s8.10.html) (checked 2026-10-23)
- [Motor Accident Injuries Act 2017 (NSW) s 8.3, maximum costs](https://www7.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/legis/nsw/consol_act/maia2017245/s8.3.html) (checked 2026-10-23)
- [TAC Common Law Protocol 2026, chapter 19, legal costs and disbursements](https://www.tac.vic.gov.au/providers/resources/tac-protocols-tabs/common-law-protocol) (checked 2026-10-23)
- [Motor Accident Insurance Commission, legislation and indexation](https://maic.qld.gov.au/about-us/governance/legislation/) (checked 2026-10-23)

## Jurisdiction versions

| Jurisdiction | Level |
| --- | --- |
| [New South Wales](https://ailawframework.com/obligations/costs-billing-and-litigation-funding/screen-whether-legal-costs-are-recoverable-on-a-no-fault-or-statutory-be/new-south-wales.md) | Yellow |
| [Victoria](https://ailawframework.com/obligations/costs-billing-and-litigation-funding/screen-whether-legal-costs-are-recoverable-on-a-no-fault-or-statutory-be/victoria.md) | Yellow |
| [Queensland](https://ailawframework.com/obligations/costs-billing-and-litigation-funding/screen-whether-legal-costs-are-recoverable-on-a-no-fault-or-statutory-be/queensland.md) | Yellow |

*Practice guidance for planning and review. Confirm current primary sources and the requirements of the actual matter. This is general information, not legal advice.*