Personal Injury Lawyers Sunshine Coast

No-Win, No-Fee Compensation Claim Advice

Injured on the Sunshine Coast by the negligence of others? Our Maroochydore-based personal injury lawyers provide expert legal advice for accident compensation claims with a 100% no-win, no-fee guarantee.

Whether you were injured on the Bruce Highway, at Sunshine Plaza, on a local construction site, or at your workplace in Caloundra, experienced compensation lawyers can explain your right to claim common law damages.

Obligation-Free Initial Consultation for Fair Compensation

From Noosa and Tewantin in the North to Caloundra and Glass House Mountains in the South, our Sunshine Coast lawyers offer a free claim review that can explain your rights and eligibility to make a personal injury compensation claim.

It’s free to learn about your options and to find out if you have a potential claim. Pay for a win and nothing if you lose. Call 1800 860 777

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Personal Injury Claims We Handle on the Sunshine Coast

The personal injury lawyers Sunshine Coast team provide the following legal services:

Motor Vehicle Accidents (CTP Claims)

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If you were injured in a car, motorcycle, truck, or bicycle accident anywhere on the Sunshine Coast — including on the Bruce Highway, Nicklin Way, Maroochydore Road, David Low Way, or the Sunshine Motorway — you may be entitled to make a CTP compensation claim.

Our legal team also provides advice to pedestrians and cyclists with injuries sustained in motor vehicle accidents on Queensland roads.

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The Sunshine Coast has one of Queensland’s fastest-growing workforces, with major industries in construction (Aura City of Colour and Palmview development), healthcare (University Hospital, Birtinya), tourism and hospitality (Noosa, Mooloolaba, and Cotton Tree), and retail (Sunshine Plaza and Kawana Shoppingworld).

Workplace injuries across all these sectors are common:

  • Construction injuries at Aura, Palmview, and Kawana Waters
  • Healthcare worker injuries at Sunshine Coast University Hospital and Nambour Hospital
  • Retail and hospitality injuries at Sunshine Plaza and Noosa
  • Back injuries and repetitive strain claims
  • Workplace bullying claims for psychological injuries

Our work injury lawyers can explain your eligibility to make a workers’ compensation claim for a workplace injury, illness and mental health issues.

  • You can seek legal advice for both statutory claims and common law claims, which can provide additional compensation for employer negligence.
  • Our Sunshine Coast team seek to find the best outcomes for work accidents caused by negligence.

Psychological injury claims compensate for mental health conditions, including PTSD, anxiety, depression, and nervous shock caused by accident trauma.

Our Sunshine Coast compensation lawyers can advise on damages for emotional distress and suffering caused by others’ negligence.

More about mental health claims

Property owners, businesses, and local councils on the Sunshine Coast have a legal duty to keep their premises safe. When they fail in their duty of care, you could be eligible to seek compensation, including:

When you have a serious injury due to someone else’s negligence, an accredited injury specialist lawyer can provide legal counsel.

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If a serious injury or illness has permanently prevented you from returning to work, you may have a Total and Permanent Disability claim through your superannuation fund, regardless of how the injury occurred.

Our TPD lawyers on the Sunshine Coast can explain the steps to a successful insurance claim.

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100% No Win No Fee Lawyers Sunshine Coast

Splatt Lawyers offers all our clients 100% No Win, No Fee funding for all legal matters. All Sunshine Coast residents can access our no-win, no-fee arrangement, which means the following:

  1. It’s free to start
  2. Pay legal fees and costs when you win
  3. Owe zero if you lose.
  4. We cover the cost of medical assessments and expert reports until settlement.
  5. We fund rehab expenses (for eligible clients)
  6. Our legal fees are capped with no hidden charges or upfront costs.

Our no-win, no-fee lawyers only charge for the work needed to resolve a personal injury claim. Find out how it works during a free case review. Call 1800 700 125

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Here is the entire process for seeking compensation for injuries suffered in an accident: it involves these steps.

  1. Seek legal advice about your rights
  2. Gather evidence including witness statements to prove your case
  3. Prepare and lodge a claim with the relevant documentation
  4. Negotiate a settlement with the liable insurance company for lower fees
  5. Receive a settlement or dispute a rejected claim, which may involve court proceedings.

Our Sunshine Coast lawyers can explain the legal process that applies to your case during a free case review. Call 1800 700 125

Strict time limits apply to compensation claims on the Sunshine Coast. Failure to meet your lodgement deadline may result in being blocked from accessing entitlements.

NOTE: Time limits can vary based on your unique circumstances. Our solicitors can explain yours during a free case review.

Claim Type
Key Time Limit
Notes
CTP Claims
9 months to lodge a claim form, 3 years for injury damages
Clock starts from accident date. Missing the 9-month notice can prejudice your claim.
WorkCover Benefits
6 months from injury or diagnosis
Late lodgement requires insurer discretion or QIRC application.
Work Injury Common Law Claims
3 years from injury date
You must be able to prove employer negligence
Public Liability
3 years from incident date
Deadline can differ for claims against local councils

Accredited Specialist in Personal Injury Law

The qualified litigation lawyers at our Sunshine Coast office work under the direction of our law firm Principal, Kerry Splatt. Kerry is a Queensland Law Society Accredited Specialist in personal injury law.

Only experienced personal injury lawyers who pass the stringent accreditation process are eligible for this accreditation.

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How Much Can I Claim Under Personal Injury Law?

Compensation amounts for Sunshine Coast injuries vary significantly based on your individual circumstances. Key factors include:

  • Severity of your injury and it’s impact on your daily life
  • Your age, occupation, and pre-injury income
  • Future medical and rehabilitation costs
  • Future lost earnings if you cannot return to full-time work
  • Pain and suffering and Lost enjoyment of life (non-economic loss)
  • Cost of domestic care and assistance
  1. A successful claim compensates for both economic and non-economic losses, including lost wages and medical expenses.
  2. Serious injuries — such as spinal injuries, brain injuries, or permanent disabilities — generally result in higher payouts due to longer recovery times.

Our compensation lawyers provide an obligation-free consultation for personal injury claims, including your entitlements under Queensland legislation. Call 1800 700 125

No Win No Fee Lawyers for the Sunshine Coast Region

Our personal injury compensation lawyers can help wherever you reside in the Sunshine Coast region, from Noosa to Caloundra to the Glass House Mountains and Hinterland. The dedicated team at Splatt Lawyers can provide the following:

  • Explain complex legal proceedings in plain language
  • Free initial legal advice about your rights
  • Access to our no-win, no-fee financing with no upfront costs
  • Qualified litigation solicitors who understand QLD legislation.

Contact our Sunshine Coast office today for a free initial consultation.

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Sunshine Coast Personal Injury Lawyers Advice

Splatt’s personal injury lawyers help Sunny Coast residents understand their legal rights and eligibility to seek compensation on a 100% no-win, no-fee basis.

Our law firm provides advice for your individual circumstances and explains what you need to prove to successfully claim compensation, and the following:

  • The type of personal injury case, your eligibility, and time limits
  • The legal process for pursuing compensation
  • The steps of the claims process for a successful outcome
  • The common barriers to maximising compensation
  • Our fee structure and no-risk guarantee
  • An approximate settlement value

Our personal injury compensation lawyers can assist residents in Noosa, Caloundra, the Glass House Mountains, the Hinterland region and all surrounding districts.

Free Case Review

The dedicated team at our Sunshine Coast office offers a free initial consultation to explain your legal options. Pay for a win and zero if you lose. Call 1800 700 125

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Splatt Lawyers Sunshine Coast Office

You can find our Maroochydore office in the city centre, across the road from the Maroochydore Homemaker Centre and a short walk from the Maroochy River.

We offer phone and video appointments, and home and hospital visits.

Frequently Asked Questions

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How do I make a WorkCover claim in Maroochydore?

  • Notify your employer immediately, see a doctor for a WorkCover certificate, then lodge a claim with WorkCover Queensland.
  • Our Maroochydore team can explain the entire process and advise on your eligibility to pursue common law damages for workplace accidents.

Yes. If you were injured on the Sunshine Motorway (or any other Queensland road), you may be entitled to make a CTP claim.

  • You generally have 9 months from the accident to notify the insurer.
  • Splatt Lawyers can explain the lodgement date for your case during a free initial discussion of your legal needs.

Justin McIntyre leads our Maroochydore office. He handles CTP, WorkCover, and public liability claims for clients across the Sunshine Coast and is backed by Kerry Splatt, QLD Accredited Specialist.

No. We offer phone and video consultations for clients anywhere on the Sunshine Coast — from Gympie to Caloundra and the Glass House Mountains — in addition to in-person appointments at our Maroochydore office.

The personal injury lawyers at our Sunshine Coast office can provide legal representation when you are eligible to claim compensation. Our 100% no-win, no-fee, no-risk policy covers all our legal services and professional fees.

Consequently, Sunshine Coast residents with a valid compensation claim only pay costs when they win a lump sum payment.

Yes, you can take legal action if a shopping centre fails its duty of care to keep premises safe. Which means you may have a public liability claim if you slip on a wet floor or uneven surface.

Meet Our Sunshine Coast Lawyers

Doyles Guides Recognition

Kerry Splatt, Principal Lawyer for Splatt Lawyers Sunshine Coast, has been recognised by Doyles Guide for five consecutive years as one of the best compensation lawyers in Queensland.