Brisbane personal injury lawyers can explain your rights if you’ve been injured by someone else’s negligence. In these cases, you may be entitled to claim compensation.
Workers Compensation Lawyers QLD is a specialist personal injury law firm based in Brisbane, led by accredited specialist (since 1998) Kerry Splatt. We represent injured Queenslanders across every major claim type. We handle:
We take every case on a 100% no-win, no-fee, no-risk basis, with capped pricing and outlays covered, so you pay nothing until we win, with no upfront costs or uplift fees.
If you have been injured in Brisbane through no fault of your own, you may be entitled to fair compensation for your losses. Our qualified compensation lawyers offer a free case review to outline your rights and entitlements.
All our personal injury legal services come with a genuine no-risk guarantee. Pay only if you win, and nothing if you lose. It’s free to know where you stand.
Check it out!
Accredited Specialist Lawyer Since 1998: Kerry Splatt
We Cover Your Outlays
Capped Prices with No Uplift Fee
100% No-Risk Guarantee
Direct Access to a Senior Lawyer
Queensland personal injury laws protect your right to claim compensation for a physical or psychological injury caused by someone else’s negligence. The legislation covers a broad range of incidents, including:
Queensland personal injury claims are governed by several pieces of legislation, including:
Our Brisbane personal injury lawyers can identify which laws protect your rights and advise you on the best course of action during a free initial consultation. Call 1800 575 023 or book a free appointment online.
Our Brisbane personal injury legal team provide advice for a wide range of injury types, including (but not limited to):
No matter how you were harmed, we can explain your right to seek damages for a financial loss caused by the negligence of others.
According to QLS Proctor, less than 3% of Queensland solicitors are QLS Accredited Specialists. An Accredited Specialist Personal Injury Lawyer has to pass a rigorous assessment process that recognises their skill and expertise in compensation law.
Queensland’s personal injury compensation system is governed by multiple separate legislative schemes, each with its own rules, time limits, and calculation methods.
Kerry Splatt is an accredited specialist in personal injury law, a designation the Queensland Law Society awards to practitioners who demonstrate superior knowledge, skill, and experience in their field.
Accredited specialist Brisbane lawyers understand the nuances that determine what it takes for a successful claim and all the related entitlements, including:
Queensland’s compensation data shows the stakes. According to the Office of Industrial Relations, the average WorkCover common law settlement in 2024-25 was $182,296, compared with statutory lump sum offers that typically fall between $4,000 and $40,000.
The difference between accepting the first offer and pursuing your full entitlements can exceed $140,000 on a single claim.
For motor vehicle accident claims, the Motor Accident Insurance Commission (MAIC) reports average payouts of $128,300 across all severities, with serious injury claims averaging $372,800 and severe injuries averaging $698,700.
Legal representation could be the single biggest factor in determining how much you receive.
If you have been injured at work or developed an illness due to your employment, you may be eligible to make a workers’ compensation claim. Queensland’s WorkCover scheme is a no-fault system, so you can seek compensation regardless of who was at fault.
What you can claim:
WorkCover received over 98,643 new statutory claims in 2023-24, with total payments exceeding $1.9 billion.
If your injury is serious enough to qualify for a common law claim, the average settlement is significantly higher than the statutory pathway because it considers more factors.
Our legal team also handle back injury at work compensation, shoulder injury claims, and WorkCover psychological injury claims.
If you were injured in a road accident that was not your fault, you may be eligible to claim against the Compulsory Third Party (CTP) insurance attached to the at-fault vehicle.
CTP claims in Queensland are administered by licensed insurers under the Motor Accident Insurance Act 1994.
Eligible accidents include:
Brisbane road accidents often happen on major roads such as:
Injuries that happen in public spaces, on private property, or as a result of a defective product fall under public liability law, governed by the Personal Injuries Proceedings Act 2002 (Qld) (PIPA).
Common public liability scenarios we handle:
In Brisbane, slip-and-fall accidents can occur at large shopping centres such as Indooroopilly, Chermside, and Westfield Mt Gravatt, or in supermarkets and boutique shops.
Claim Types | Average Payout (QLD) | Governing Scheme |
|---|---|---|
WorkCover statutory | $19,253 | Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003 |
WorkCover common law | $182,296 | Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003 |
CTP motor vehicle | $128,300 | Motor Accident Insurance Act 1994 |
Public liability (median, litigated) | $600,798 | Personal Injuries Proceedings Act 2002 |
Sources: Office of Industrial Relations Annual Report 2024-25; Motor Accident Insurance Commission 2024-25; Queensland court judgments 2021-2026.
You could make a TPD claim through your superannuation provider when a physical or mental injury or illness stops you from working in your usual occupation.
Our qualified insurance claim lawyers can explain what you need for a successful outcome.
Queensland personal injury compensation is not a single figure. It is made up of multiple heads of damage, each calculated separately and then combined into a final settlement or judgment. Final settlement amounts consider both economic and non-economic damages, also called general damages.
General damages (pain and suffering): Calculated using Queensland’s Injury Scale Value (ISV) system. Under the Civil Liability Indexation Notice 2025, the maximum general damages award is:
Special damages (economic loss): This is typically the largest component of a serious claim and includes:
Lump sum for permanent impairment: For approved WorkCover claims, a lump sum is available based on your Whole Person Impairment (WPI) percentage. If your impairment is assessed at:
Important: Compensation amounts vary enormously depending on your injury severity, the scheme that applies, and how your claim is managed. As a result, the difference between a statutory claim and a well-run common law claim on the same injury can be $100,000 or more.
Strict time limits apply to QLD personal injury claims. Missing a limitation period permanently ends your right to claim. Key deadlines in Queensland:
Type of Claim | Time Limit |
|---|---|
WorkCover statutory claim | 6 months from date of injury, illness or becoming aware of symptoms. |
WorkCover common law damages | 3 years from date entitlement arose |
CTP motor vehicle | 9 months to notify; 3 years to commence proceedings |
CTP claims with unknown/unidentified vehicles | Between 3 and 9 months to lodge with the Nominal Defendant |
Public liability claims | 3 years from date of injury |
Our Brisbane lawyers understand that your finances may be stretched when you can’t work due to an injury or illness. That is why we handle every matter on a 100% no-win, no-fee, no-risk basis.
There are several types of no-win, no-fee agreements in Queensland that change how personal injury law firms charge for disbursements, legal and administrative fees or upfront costs, regardless of whether they win or lose.
We offer personal injury legal services on a 100% no-win, no-fee basis, which means the following:
Our model removes the financial barrier that keeps many injured Queenslanders from understanding their legal rights. This means you can pursue your full entitlements without risking your savings or taking on debt.
Our Brisbane personal injury lawyers offer a free, no-obligation claim review that takes approximately 60 seconds. Tell us what happened, and we will tell you:
There is no obligation to proceed, and the review costs you nothing. Most people who contact us have already waited too long, and some have unknowingly missed time limits. Call 1800 575 023
We assist you in collecting the medical records, witness statements and documentation needed to support your legal case.
Our compensation law firm is based in Brisbane and serves clients throughout South East Queensland and beyond.
Whether you live in the CBD, an inner suburb, or a regional area, you can access our services without travelling.
We regularly act for clients from:
Our team offers phone and video consultations for clients who cannot attend in person. Your location shouldn’t prevent you from getting specialist legal advice.
Queensland’s Safe Work Australia data consistently show that workplace injuries are most concentrated in construction, manufacturing, transport, and healthcare, all major employment categories in the Brisbane region.
If you work in any of these industries and have been injured, your employer likely carries WorkCover insurance, and you may be eligible to make a claim.
It is free to find out where you stand. Our Brisbane personal injury lawyers offer a genuine 100% no-win, no-fee guarantee across all personal injury legal services.
Our Brisbane personal injury lawyers provide qualified legal advice across Queensland from our Fortitude Valley office. You can book an in-person, phone or virtual appointment.
Our Brisbane office is located
Personal injury payouts in Queensland vary significantly depending on the type and severity of injury. Minor injuries may settle for amounts in the tens of thousands of dollars, while serious injuries involving permanent impairment and significant loss of income can result in settlements exceeding $500,000.
Our lawyers can provide an estimate specific to your circumstances during a free case review.
Under Queensland law, legal fees for personal injury claims are regulated and capped, which means a lawyer can’t charge more than you receive in a settlement.
Most Queensland personal injury claims resolve within 12 to 18 months. Complex cases involving serious injuries, disputed liability or court proceedings may take longer.
Our lawyers can give you a realistic timeline estimate during your initial consultation.
If a workers’ compensa
