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Our Accredited Specialist Rockhampton personal injury lawyers can explain whether you’re eligible to claim compensation if you’re injured in Rockhampton or anywhere in Central Queensland —100% no-win, no-fee and with no upfront costs.
If you have a road accident or are injured at work or in a public place because of someone else’s negligence, our Rockhampton law firm can explain your personal injury compensation entitlements.
Led by Kerry Splatt, a Queensland Law Society Accredited Specialist in Personal Injury Law since 1998, our legal team represents injured people across Rockhampton, Yeppoon, Gladstone, Emerald, Biloela, Blackwater, and the wider Central Queensland region.
Splatt Lawyers funds legal matters on a 100% no-win, no-fee basis. Our Rockhampton compensation lawyers also offer a free case review that explains your rights and the process involved to achieve a settlement. Pay when you win and nothing if you lose. Call 1800 700 125
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Kerry Splatt leads Splatt Lawyers Rockhampton and has been a Queensland Law Society Accredited Specialist in Personal Injury Law since 1998. Only a few QLD solicitors hold this recognition of their legal knowledge and skills.
Our local legal team offers practical guidance to injured Queenslanders, backed by a 100% no-win, no-fee guarantee.
Our personal injury lawyers handle a wide range of compensation claims for Rockhampton residents. Whether your injury happened on the road, at work, or in a public place (or any other place), we can assess your eligibility and advise you on your rights during a free consult.
Central Queensland roads carry heavy traffic from mining vehicles, trucks, and freight transport. If you were injured in a car, motorcycle, truck, or pedestrian accident on the Capricorn Highway, Bruce Highway, or any local road, you may be entitled to a CTP compensation claim.
We can assist with:
Rockhampton is a hub for mining, agriculture, construction, and healthcare. Workplace injuries are common across these industries. If you have been hurt at work, you may have a WorkCover claim or a common law damages claim against your employer.
We handle:
Have you been injured in a public place, such as a shop or someone else’s property? You may have a public liability claim. Property owners and businesses in Queensland have a legal duty of care to keep their premises safe, including Stockland Rockhampton Shopping Centre and City Centre Plaza.
We assist with:
If your injury or illness has left you unable to work, you may be entitled to a Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) payout through your superannuation fund.
Many Rockhampton residents don’t realise they have this entitlement.
Not sure which type of claim applies to your situation? Call us on 1800 700 125, and we will tell you exactly where you stand during a free claim assessment.
A successful personal injury claim in Queensland can cover much more than just your immediate medical bills. Our compensation lawyers can prepare a comprehensive statement of damages that considers all your entitlements.
Type of Compensation | What it Covers |
|---|---|
Medical expenses | Hospital, surgery, physiotherapy, medication, and ongoing treatment costs |
Lost income | Wages and salary lost while you were unable to work due to your injury |
Future lost earnings | Projected income you will lose if your injury affects your long-term capacity to work |
Pain and suffering | General damages for the physical and psychological impact of your injury |
Rehabilitation costs | Occupational therapy, home modifications, and support services |
Care and assistance | Costs of care provided by others, including family members, while you recover |
Out-of-pocket expenses | Travel to medical appointments, equipment, and other incidental costs |
Key point: Queensland’s personal injury law is complex and has strict time limits.
If you are unsure whether your injury qualifies or how much your claim may be worth, our personal injury compensation assessment is completely free.
You can choose from several personal injury law firms in Rockhampton and Central Queensland. Here is why you should choose Splatt Lawyers
Kerry Splatt holds the highest professional recognition available in Queensland personal injury law: accreditation by the Queensland Law Society as a Specialist in Personal Injury Law.
Fewer than 5% of Queensland lawyers hold this qualification. It means your case is assessed and guided by someone with proven expertise, not a generalist.
Our No Risk Guarantee is exactly what it says:
You can read more about how our no-win, no-fee model works on our fees page.
You do not need to travel to Brisbane to access specialist legal advice. We regularly attend to clients in Rockhampton and throughout Central Queensland, including Yeppoon, Gladstone, Emerald, Biloela, and Blackwater.
Splatt Lawyers is a personal injury-only firm. We do not practise commercial law, criminal law, or family law. Every case we take is a compensation claim.
That focus means our Rockhampton lawyers know this area of law well, and our processes are built to get the best settlement outcomes for injured Queenslanders.
Since the early 1990s, Splatt Lawyers has helped thousands of Queenslanders understand their legal rights after a serious injury.
Our long track record across Queensland means our legal team knows the insurers, assessors, and the process involved—and we use that knowledge to support your case.
Making a personal injury claim can feel overwhelming, especially while you are still recovering. Think of the process as a series of clear steps that can be handled by a lawyer so you can focus on getting better.
Case studies are from Queensland Court Judgments
Murphy v Turner-Jones: Supreme Court at Rockhampton
The claimant was driving a taxi when another vehicle crashed into the rear of his car in a slip lane on East Street. Rockhampton. The taxi driver suffered a soft-tissue injury to the cervical spine, together with a significant pain syndrome.
The claimant argued that the collision caused very serious spinal and other injuries, including an “out of position whiplash injury,” “polytrauma” through the spine and pelvis, and a “coup contrecoup” injury, and he claimed more than $10 million. The court did not accept that characterisation. The judge found that the collision itself was a very low-speed, minor impact rear-end accident with minimal vehicle damage.
Carey-Schofield v Hays & Civeo
The claimant brought a workplace injury against Hays Specialist Recruitment (Australia) Pty Ltd and Civeo Pty Ltd. He was employed as a labour-hire worker at the Civeo accommodation village in Dysart. While emptying rubbish bins behind The Hub at the village, he stepped backwards to avoid a wasp and fell over garbage bags that had been left on the ground, falling and seriously injuring his left elbow.
The court found he had not been trained in the safe system of work and that an unsafe system caused the work accident. Injuries included: left elbow fracture, restricted movement, muscular wasting, and likely post-traumatic osteoarthritis.
Physical impairment:
Psychological impairment: 5% PIRS attributable to the accident-related psychiatric condition.
Eden v Jamieson
The claimant worked as an electrician. He was walking along the dimly lit Dysart Bypass Road in the middle of the night, on his way to a friend’s farm, when he was struck by the passenger-side mirror of a Toyota Hilux. The claimant was not seen by the elderly driver until quite close.
The court accepted that there was no artificial street lighting, it was dark, and the road was a long straight section. His serious injuries included:
Impairment and ISV ratings:
Because of the multiple serious physical injuries and the claimant’s age, there was an uplift to a total ISV of 19.
| Head of Damage | Amount |
| General damages – ISV 19 | $38,010.00 |
| Past economic loss | $126,128.00 |
| Interest on past economic loss | $8,740.00 |
| Past loss of superannuation | $11,982.00 |
| Future loss of economic capacity | $598,990.00 |
| Future loss of superannuation | $67,386.00 |
| Past loss of meals | $12,740.00 |
| Interest on past loss of meals | $883.00 |
| Future loss of meals | $52,412.00 |
| Loss of long service leave | $35,000.00 |
| Past medical expenses | $30,752.99 |
| Interest on past medical expenses | $2,131.00 |
| Future special damages | $2,500.00 |
| Total judgment | $987,654.99 |
Splatt Lawyers assists injured people across the full Central Queensland region, including:
No matter where you are located in Central Queensland, you can access the same specialist personal injury legal advice as clients in our Brisbane office. We are just a phone call away.
Call 1800 700 125 or request a free claim assessment online. It’s free to know where you stand.
Most personal injury claims in Queensland resolve within 12 to 24 months. Complex cases involving serious injuries or disputed liability can take longer. We keep you informed at every stage.
You can also read our guide on how long a personal injury claim takes.
Our Rockhampton legal team handles road accident claims, WorkCover claims, public liability claims, and TPD claims.
If your injury happened in a car crash, at work, in a shop, or has stopped you from working, we can offer a free case assessment.
Nothing upfront. We also offer a 100% no-win, no-fee service, so you do not pay legal fees unless we win your case. Owe nothing if you lose.
We also cover claim costs during the matter, including reports and expert evidence.
Most personal injury claims in Queensland must be started within three years of the injury date, but some claims have shorter time limits.
Get advice as soon as possible to avoid missing a deadline.
You could still have a valid claim even if you helped cause the injury. That’s because Queensland personal injury laws allow for contributory negligence, which can reduce compensation if you were partly responsible.
We can explain how fault may affect your matter.
