This page has been reviewed by Kerry Splatt, Principal Lawyer and QLD Accredited Specialist Personal Injury Lawyer for more than 25 years.
The local personal injury lawyers Gold Coast team at Splatt Lawyers can explain your right to claim compensation when someone else’s negligence causes physical or mental injuries. They provide practical advice on personal injury claims throughout the region from Southport Central Tower 3 (right in the heart of the GC’s legal precinct).
Sam Kenny leads our team, with statewide oversight from QLS Accredited Specialist Kerry Splatt.
Whether you’ve been rear-ended on the M1, hurt at a Burleigh construction site, slipped over at a Pacific Fair shop, or had a serious fall at one of the Gold Coast theme parks, they can explain your rights under Queensland compensation laws.
Our 100% no-win, no-fee guarantee means you pay nothing upfront and nothing if you lose. That’s our promise – in writing.
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 or upfront costs. Call 1800 700 125
Accredited Specialist Personal Injury Lawyer Since 1998: Kerry Splatt
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Capped Fees
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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.
Benefit | How it Works |
|---|---|
Queensland Accredited Specialist Since 1998 | Kerry Splatt is recognised by the QLS for his expertise in personal injury law |
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 Cover Outlays | Medical assessments and expert reports — we fund them all until you win |
Trusted Local Network | Gold Coast connections with insurance companies, medical assessors and rehab providers |
Our Gold Coast compensation lawyers provide the following legal services:
The Gold Coast road network sees thousands of accidents annually on the M1 Pacific Motorway, Gold Coast Highway, Smith Street Motorway, and the Bruce Highway.
Our motor vehicle accident lawyers represent the following in dealings with CTP insurers:
Hurt at a Gold Coast construction site, hospitality venue, retail store, office or other location? Whether you work in Robina’s commercial precinct, Helensvale’s industrial estates, Coomera’s logistics hubs, or anywhere from Coolangatta to Pimpama, our workers comp lawyers handle:
Injured at Pacific Fair, Robina Town Centre, Australia Fair, Helensvale Westfield, Harbour Town, or anywhere on Cavill Avenue? Whether you slipped on a wet surface, tripped on broken footpath maintained by the local council, or fell in a poorly-lit car park, you may be eligible to seek compensation by making a public liability claim.
We handle claims for public place accidents, including:
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:
Serious accidents can result in severe physical harm. We can explain the process for a severe injury case, such as:
You could be eligible to claim compensation that reflects the full impact, including future care, lost earning capacity, and family loss of dependency.
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.
We also handle disputes involving income protection and life insurance.
PTSD, nervous shock, anxiety, depression, workplace bullying — psychological injuries are real, and they can be claimable under Queensland law.
We handle these matters with the discretion they deserve.
When you seek compensation under the Personal Injuries Proceedings Act 2002 (QLD), a final settlement considers both the actual financial loss you’ve suffered as well as emotional suffering. Key factors in payout calculations consider the following:
An approved claim would cover both:
During an obligation-free consultation, Splatt Lawyers can explain the calculations that apply to your case. Call 1800 700 125, or email us
The no-risk guarantee from our Gold Coast no-win, no-fee lawyers covers both professional fees and all other file running costs. There are no upfront expenses, uplift fees or any hidden costs in our legal cost agreement.
Here’s exactly what our no-win, no-fee, no-risk guarantee means at Splatt Lawyers Gold Coast:
We only charge for the work required to resolve a case, with capped legal fees. Learn more. Call 1800 700 125
You may be eligible to make a compensation claim if you have suffered a financial loss because of someone else’s negligence, including:
Many compensation claims are resolved within 9 months to 2 years, with complex cases taking longer. Here are the steps in the legal process for seeking common-law damages.
According to the Limitations of Actions ACT 1974, strict time limits apply in Queensland. Miss them, and you are typically statute-barred, forever from claiming damages.
Some cases have a much shorter time frame (for example, a car accident where the at-fault driver is unknown).
Our compensation lawyers can advise you on your deadline during free initial advice.
The compensation lawyers at our Southport office serve clients right across the entire region, including:
If you live in the northern end of the GC region, you may be closer to our Logan Office.
We also have other office locations, including Cairns, Townsville, Bundaberg, Sunshine Coast, Caboolture, Brisbane, Ipswich and Toowoomba.
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 there was a dispute with the insurance company about the types of injuries and the amount of compensation to be paid.
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 slumped to the ground, and a wall damaged in the crash fell on her before bystanders lifted it off her. 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 |
If another person’s carelessness caused an unexpected injury, our legal team can help simplify complex compensation laws. Our team understands QLD personal injury legislation and provides these services:
Our personal injury lawyers provide an obligation-free first consultation. (Home and hospital visits are available.) Call 1800 700 125
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.
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.
No — personal injury compensation payments are generally tax-free in Australia, as confirmed by the Australian Taxation Office.
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:
Public liability covers compensation claims for injuries (physical and psychological), fatal accidents, property damage, and legal support costs — when caused by a business or property owner’s negligence in a public space.
Yes — Queensland recognises contributory negligence. Your share of fault may reduce your compensation, but you can still make a claim. We’ll assess this honestly during a free consultation.
No — Splatt Lawyers does not provide advice for medical negligence claims. We can refer you to a specialist if needed.
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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:
