This page has been reviewed by Kerry Splatt, Principal Lawyer and QLD Accredited Specialist Personal Injury Lawyer for more than 25 years.
When you need personal injury lawyers on the Gold Coast, you want two things quickly: clear advice about whether you can claim, and confidence that the law firm handles Queensland compensation matters every day.
From our Southport office, our Accredited Specialist Gold Coast lawyers advise local residents and visitors injured by someone else’s negligence on a 100% no-win, no-fee basis.
That means you can get qualified free initial advice about your rights after a:
Sam Kenny leads our team, with statewide oversight from QLS-accredited specialist Kerry Splatt.
We act on a 100% no-win, no-fee basis. That means no upfront legal costs, no uplift fee and owe nothing if your claim is unsuccessful.
Queensland has strict time limits for starting a compensation claim. So our personal injury lawyers offer a free initial consultation that can discuss the following:
Our 100% no-win, no-fee guarantee means you pay only when you win, and zero if you lose, with no hidden, uplift or upfront costs. Call 1800 700 125
Kerry Splatt, QLS Accredited Specialist Personal Injury Lawyer Since 1998
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The legal process and strict time limits for Queensland personal injury claims are governed by four key pieces of legislation. Which one applies depends on how you were hurt:
Personal Injury Law | Covers |
|---|---|
Personal Injuries Proceedings Act 2002 (PIPA) | Public liability, occupier’s |
Motor Accident Insurance Act 1994 | Car accidents and CTP claims |
Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003 | Workers’ compensation claims for work injuries (WorkCover) |
Civil Liability Act 2003 | General negligence and damages calculations |
Limitation of Actions Act 1974 | Time limits for starting a compensation claim |
Experienced personal injury lawyers can explain the legal process and your rights.
Choosing a personal injury lawyer is not just about finding a nearby office. You need a firm that understands Queensland compensation law, local claim pathways, insurer tactics, and the practical steps needed to move a claim forward.
Here is how Splatt Lawyers helps local residents and visitors:
Benefit | How it Works |
|---|---|
Queensland Accredited Specialist Since 1998 | Kerry Splatt has been accredited by the Queensland Law Society in personal injury law since 1998 |
100% No Win, No Fee Guarantee | Zero upfront costs, zero risk if you lose |
Free Initial Consultation | Free initial advice for GC residents and anyone across QLD |
Capped Legal Fees | We don’t charge more than you receive under QLD laws |
We Fund Outlays | We can fund medical assessments and expert reports until you get a settlement (owe nothing if you lose) |
Trusted Local Network | Gold Coast connections with insurance companies, medical assessors and rehab providers |
Personal Injury Focus | We only advice on personal injury law cases |
Gold Coast Access | Meet with our team in Southport, by phone, by video, or by appointment at home or hospital |
We advise on a wide range of personal injury matters across the Gold Coast region.
If you were injured in a crash on the M1, Gold Coast Highway, Smith Street Motorway, or a local road anywhere from Coolangatta to Coomera, you may be able to make a claim through the compulsory third-party insurer.
We help with claims involving:
If you were hurt at work, you may have rights under Queensland’s workers’ compensation system. In some cases, you may also have a separate common law damages claim if your employer’s negligence caused the injury.
We assist with:
If you slipped, tripped, or fell in a shopping centre (like Pacific Fair or Robina Town Centre), supermarket, rental property, footpath, carpark, venue, or other public or private place, you may have a public liability claim.
These matters often turn on evidence. That can include incident reports, CCTV, photographs, maintenance records, and medical evidence.
We handle claims for public place accidents, including:
See our page on public liability claims
The Gold Coast is home to Dreamworld, Movie World, Sea World, Wet’n’Wild, Paradise Country, and WhiteWater World — and accidents happen. Under the Personal Injuries Proceedings Act 2002 (QLD), theme park operators owe visitors a duty of care.
We also represent tourists and locals for injuries suffered in private or public places, including:
Some accidents cause life-changing consequences. We also advise on severe injury case, such as:
These cases need careful evidence gathering because the value of the claim may depend heavily on future care needs, loss of earning capacity, and long-term medical opinion.
We also advise eligible family members about fatal accident claims (dependency claims).
If an illness or injury has stopped you working, you may be entitled to claim a Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) lump sum payout through your super fund.
A compensation claim usually depends on a few core questions:
You do not need to know all the answers before speaking with a lawyer. A free first consultation can help you understand whether a valid claim is worth pursuing. You may still have a claim even if:
Queensland injury claims are subject to strict time limits. The exact deadline depends on the type of claim and your age at the time of the incident.
Some of the better-known examples are:
The risk here is simple. If you miss a key deadline, your right to recover damages can be seriously damaged or lost altogether.
That is why early advice matters. For the current legislation, see:
There is no standard payout figure for Gold Coast personal injury claims because every case turns on its facts. The value of a settlement can change depending on:
An approved claim would cover both:
In Queensland, damages are assessed under a legal framework, not guesswork. That is why you should treat quick settlement offers carefully.
During an obligation-free consultation, Splatt Lawyers can explain the calculations that apply to your case. Call 1800 700 125, or email us
Many people searching for personal injury lawyers on the Gold Coast want a straight answer on costs. At Splatt Lawyers, our 100% no-win, no-fee guarantee means the following:
This matters because an injury claim can require medical evidence, expert reports, and long negotiations with insurers. Cost certainty helps you focus on recovery while your claim progresses.
We only charge for the work required to resolve a case, with capped legal fees. Learn more. Call 1800 700 125
Read more about our no-win, no-fee guarantee.
If you think you may have a compensation claim, these steps usually help:
Early records often become key evidence later.
Saul v Machalek
The claimant was a professional stunt rider. He was riding a bicycle as part of his rehab following a previous left knee surgery when he was struck by a car turning right from Mudgeeraba Road into Scullin Street. The driver admitted fault, but the insurance company disputed the types of injuries and the amount of compensation.
The accident resulted in the following injuries, with multiple surgeries:
| Head of damage | Amount |
|---|---|
| General damages | $19,320.00 |
| Past economic loss | nil |
| Interest on past economic loss | nil |
| Past loss of superannuation | nil |
| Future economic loss | $75,000.00 |
| Special damages | $3,471.95 |
| Future damages / future medical expenses | $7,000.00 |
| Total | $104,791.95 |
Baldock-Davis v Popham
The claimant was walking along Sunshine Boulevard, Broadbeach Waters, in the direction of Pacific Fair Shopping Centre when a car drove out of Bordeaux Parade into Sunshine Boulevard and collided with a hatchback. The hatchback drove into the claimant from behind, tossing her over the bonnet and onto the windscreen.
She was rushed to hospital by ambulance and spent four days in hospital.
The claimant suffered multiple injuries in the accident, including:
For ISV assessment, the court treated the lumbar spine injury as the dominant injury.
| Head of damage | Amount |
|---|---|
| General damages | $21,510.00 |
| Past economic loss | $5,403.03 |
| Interest on past economic loss | $427.91 |
| Special damages | $6,067.89 |
| Interest on part of special damages | $64.80 |
| Future pharmaceutical expenses / future special damages | $5,000.00 |
| Future economic loss | nil |
| Total judgment | $40,635.44 |
| Head of damage | Amount |
|---|---|
| General damages | $25,150.00 |
| Past economic loss | $473,548.16 |
| Interest on past economic loss | $50,926.00 |
| Past superannuation loss | $60,377.39 |
| Future economic loss | $991,041.30 |
| Future superannuation | $495,520.65 |
| Fox v Wood damages | $1,448.05 |
| Past expenses | $1,209.75 |
| Future medicals | $2,190.19 |
| Future travel expenses | $2,055.54 |
| Future pharmaceuticals | $926.17 |
| Total | $1,634,418.55 |
We assist clients across the GreaterGold Coast Region (and QLD-wide), including:
Phone and video consultations are available. We can also arrange home and hospital appointments.
If you were injured in a car accident, work accident, public place accident, or another incident caused by negligence, you can get clear advice about your options.
A free first consultation can help you understand:
Pay when you win and nothing if you lose. It’s free to know where you stand. Call 1800 700 125 or book a free appointment online.
Find us at the southern end of Southport, opposite Woodroffe Park and diagonally across from Southport Community Centre. We are located 600 metres from Southport Courthouse.
Getting to Splatt Lawyers Gold Coast office:
We offer phone and video calls. Home and hospital visits are also available by appointment. Disability access is also available. Call our Gold Coast office today!
See also our Brisbane personal injury lawyers‘ location.
A personal injury lawyer advises injured people about compensation rights, gathers evidence, deals with insurers, values the claim, and works to resolve it through settlement or litigation if needed.
Local knowledge matters. We know the Southport courts; Gold Coast medical specialists; local insurance assessors; and the specific accident contexts unique to the Coast — theme parks, M1 traffic patterns, tourist-heavy precincts, and the construction boom in Coomera and the Hinterland.
Under Queensland law, personal injury legal fees are capped — a firm can never charge more than 50% of your net settlement.
At Splatt Lawyers, we operate on 100% no win, no fee — you only pay if your claim succeeds, and every file undergoes independent cost assessment so you know our fees are fair.
Possibly. Queensland law recognises contributory negligence. That means your compensation may be reduced, rather than refused outright, depending on the facts.
Medical records, GP notes, hospital reports, incident reports, photos and videos of the scene, witness statements, police reports, rehabilitation notes, and proof of lost wages.
Don’t stress if you don’t have everything — we can explain how to gather what’s missing.
Most claims resolve within 9 to 18 months. Complex, severe, or catastrophic injury cases can take over 2 years because:
Yes. Tourists and visitors injured in Queensland can often pursue a claim here, depending on where and how the accident happened.
It depends on the type of accident and the law that applies. Some claims have early notice requirements well before the general court limitation period expires.
Not for a claim run under our 100% no-win, no-fee model. We explain the cost agreement before you decide whether to proceed.
No — Splatt Lawyers does not provide advice for medical negligence claims. We can refer you to a specialist if needed.
No. We help clients across Queensland, but this office services injured people throughout the Gold Coast region.
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Kerry Splatt, Principal Lawyer for Splatt Lawyers Gold Coast, has been recognised by Doyles Guide for five consecutive years as one of the best compensation lawyers in Queensland. As seen in the following:
