15 best independent injury law firms in Greater Brisbane (2026)
On our October 2026 scoring, the best independent injury law firms in Greater Brisbane are Murphy’s Law Accident Lawyers, Travis Schultz & Partners and vbr Lawyers. We score all 89 firms on the same public records, not case results. Of these, 21 have a QLS Accredited Specialist and 31 appear in Doyle’s Guide 2025 or 2026. No firm pays to rank.
Written and fact-checked by Marshall Fenech, Editor. Firm facts checked 20 October 2026. How we rank firms.
At a glance
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Firms ranked, top 15 listed |
89 |
|---|---|
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With a QLS Accredited Specialist |
21 |
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In Doyle’s Guide 2025 or 2026 |
31 |
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Highest score |
92/100 |
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Average Google rating(75 rated) |
4.8★ |
Facts checked 20 Oct 2026.
No national firm or listed company owns any firm on this list: each one is an independent firm based in Queensland.
The 15 best independent injury law firms in Greater Brisbane, ranked
1 Murphy’s Law Accident Lawyers
92/100Brisbane northside claims handled by two QLS Accredited Specialists, with Doyle's 'Leading' MVA firm ranking 2025–26
- Has QLS Specialist
- Doyle's Leading
How Murphy’s Law Accident Lawyers scores 92
| Has a QLS Accredited Specialist | Christopher + 1 more | 25/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Doyle's Guide 2025/2026 | Leading 2026 | 20/20 |
| Google rating | 5.0★ (142 reviews) | 18/20 |
| Published fee terms | Published on the firm's website | 15/15 |
| Claim types offered | 7 of 8 | 9/10 |
| Queensland office network | 2 regions | 5/10 |
2 Travis Schultz & Partners
92/100Capped fees. The firm publishes a ceiling of one-third of the net settlement and names eight QLS Accredited Specialists.
- Has QLS Specialist
- Doyle's Leading
How Travis Schultz & Partners scores 92
| Has a QLS Accredited Specialist | Travis Schultz, Trent Johnson, Greg Spinda, Beth Rolton, Hugh Powell, Nickelle Morris, Amanda Gilmour, Michael Callow | 25/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Doyle's Guide 2025/2026 | Leading 2026 | 20/20 |
| Google rating | 5.0★ (320 reviews) | 19/20 |
| Published fee terms | Published on the firm's website | 15/15 |
| Claim types offered | 5 of 8 | 6/10 |
| Queensland office network | 4 regions | 7/10 |
3 vbr Lawyers
90/100Asbestos and silica dust disease claims. Doyle's 2026 'Leading' QLD asbestos firm, with a 30% professional fee cap.
- Has QLS Specialist
- Doyle's Leading
How vbr Lawyers scores 90
| Has a QLS Accredited Specialist | John Vandeleur | 25/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Doyle's Guide 2025/2026 | Leading 2026 | 20/20 |
| Google rating | 4.9★ (48 reviews) | 16/20 |
| Published fee terms | Published on the firm's website | 15/15 |
| Claim types offered | 7 of 8 | 9/10 |
| Queensland office network | 2 regions | 5/10 |
4 East Coast Injury Lawyers
88/100Personal injury claims led by three QLS Accredited Specialists, with a 30% fee cap and no uplift fee
- Has QLS Specialist
- Doyle's Recommended
How East Coast Injury Lawyers scores 88
| Has a QLS Accredited Specialist | Sean Delpopolo, Helen Ashton, Prue Prescott | 25/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Doyle's Guide 2025/2026 | Recommended 2026 | 12/20 |
| Google rating | 4.9★ (161 reviews) | 18/20 |
| Published fee terms | Published on the firm's website | 15/15 |
| Claim types offered | 6 of 8 | 8/10 |
| Queensland office network | 6 regions | 10/10 |
5 Splatt Lawyers
86/100Statewide office network, with ten listed Queensland locations from Cairns to Southport
- Has QLS Specialist
- Doyle's Recommended
How Splatt Lawyers scores 86
| Has a QLS Accredited Specialist | Kerry Splatt | 25/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Doyle's Guide 2025/2026 | Recommended 2026 | 12/20 |
| Google rating | 4.8★ (295 reviews) | 18/20 |
| Published fee terms | Published on the firm's website | 15/15 |
| Claim types offered | 5 of 8 | 6/10 |
| Queensland office network | 7 regions | 10/10 |
6 Kare Lawyers
85/100Doyle's 'Leading' tier plaintiff firm for motor vehicle, work injury and public liability claims (2025–2026)
- Has QLS Specialist
- Doyle's Leading
How Kare Lawyers scores 85
| Has a QLS Accredited Specialist | Kate Avery | 25/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Doyle's Guide 2025/2026 | Leading 2026 | 20/20 |
| Google rating | 4.9★ (31 reviews) | 16/20 |
| Published fee terms | Published on the firm's website | 15/15 |
| Claim types offered | 5 of 8 | 6/10 |
| Queensland office network | 1 region | 3/10 |
Gold Coast and Brisbane claims run mostly online. Offices in Surfers Paradise and Woolloongabba, with personal injury and TPD claims under one firm.
- Has QLS Specialist
- Doyle's Recommended
View profile The Personal Injury Lawyers (TPIL Lawyers) Compare
How The Personal Injury Lawyers (TPIL Lawyers) scores 83
| Has a QLS Accredited Specialist | Greg Lauritsen | 25/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Doyle's Guide 2025/2026 | Recommended 2026 | 12/20 |
| Google rating | 4.9★ (180 reviews) | 18/20 |
| Published fee terms | Published on the firm's website | 15/15 |
| Claim types offered | 6 of 8 | 8/10 |
| Queensland office network | 2 regions | 5/10 |
8 Rogalski Lawyers
82/100Dust disease claimants. Asbestos, mesothelioma and silica disease claims, plus mould exposure, from a Brisbane compensation-only firm.
- Has QLS Specialist
- Doyle's Recommended
How Rogalski Lawyers scores 82
| Has a QLS Accredited Specialist | Martin Rogalski | 25/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Doyle's Guide 2025/2026 | Recommended 2026 | 12/20 |
| Google rating | 5.0★ (85 reviews) | 18/20 |
| Published fee terms | Published on the firm's website | 15/15 |
| Claim types offered | 7 of 8 | 9/10 |
| Queensland office network | 1 region | 3/10 |
9 MurphySchmidt Solicitors
81/100Referral-based Brisbane boutique with four QLS Accredited Specialists and fixed fees with no uplift
- Has QLS Specialist
- Doyle's Leading
How MurphySchmidt Solicitors scores 81
| Has a QLS Accredited Specialist | Tricia | 25/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Doyle's Guide 2025/2026 | Leading 2026 | 20/20 |
| Google rating | 4.3★ (24 reviews) | 10/20 |
| Published fee terms | Published on the firm's website | 15/15 |
| Claim types offered | 6 of 8 | 8/10 |
| Queensland office network | 1 region | 3/10 |
10 Crew Legal
75/100Redcliffe Peninsula and Moreton Bay claimants. Kippa-Ring head office led by a QLS Accredited Specialist.
- Has QLS Specialist
- Doyle's Recommended
How Crew Legal scores 75
| Has a QLS Accredited Specialist | Shane Crew | 25/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Doyle's Guide 2025/2026 | Recommended 2026 | 12/20 |
| Google rating | 4.8★ (23 reviews) | 14/20 |
| Published fee terms | Published on the firm's website | 15/15 |
| Claim types offered | 5 of 8 | 6/10 |
| Queensland office network | 1 region | 3/10 |
11 Connolly Suthers
75/100North Queensland claims. Townsville full-service firm (founded 1895) with an Ayr office and a QLS-accredited personal injuries specialist.
- Has QLS Specialist
- 7 of 8 claim types
How Connolly Suthers scores 75
| Has a QLS Accredited Specialist | William John | 25/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Doyle's Guide 2025/2026 | Not listed | 0/20 |
| Google rating | 4.9★ (396 reviews) | 19/20 |
| Published fee terms | Published on the firm's website | 15/15 |
| Claim types offered | 7 of 8 | 9/10 |
| Queensland office network | 4 regions | 7/10 |
12 Gain Lawyers
73/100South-east Queensland claimants wanting a no-uplift fee model. Eight listed offices from the Gold Coast to Toowoomba and Maroochydore.
- Has QLS Specialist
- 8 of 8 claim types
How Gain Lawyers scores 73
| Has a QLS Accredited Specialist | Jeremy Patrick Roche | 25/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Doyle's Guide 2025/2026 | Not listed | 0/20 |
| Google rating | 5.0★ (21 reviews) | 16/20 |
| Published fee terms | Published on the firm's website | 15/15 |
| Claim types offered | 8 of 8 | 10/10 |
| Queensland office network | 4 regions | 7/10 |
13 Carter Capner Law
69/100Southside Brisbane and Logan claimants. Offices in Woolloongabba and Browns Plains as well as the CBD, led by a QLS Accredited Specialist.
- Has QLS Specialist
- 7 of 8 claim types
How Carter Capner Law scores 69
| Has a QLS Accredited Specialist | Peter Carter | 25/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Doyle's Guide 2025/2026 | Not listed | 0/20 |
| Google rating | 4.7★ (87 reviews) | 15/20 |
| Published fee terms | Published on the firm's website | 15/15 |
| Claim types offered | 7 of 8 | 9/10 |
| Queensland office network | 2 regions | 5/10 |
14 South East Injury Lawyers
68/100Published fee cap. Professional fees capped at 35% (ex GST) of gross settlement with no uplift, across seven South East Queensland offices.
- Has QLS Specialist
- 4 of 8 claim types
How South East Injury Lawyers scores 68
| Has a QLS Accredited Specialist | Tina Veivers | 25/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Doyle's Guide 2025/2026 | Not listed | 0/20 |
| Google rating | 4.9★ (55 reviews) | 16/20 |
| Published fee terms | Published on the firm's website | 15/15 |
| Claim types offered | 4 of 8 | 5/10 |
| Queensland office network | 4 regions | 7/10 |
15 James Law
67/100Claims run by a QLS Accredited Specialist principal at a small Brisbane Bayside practice, including death and dependency claims
- Has QLS Specialist
- Doyle's lawyer
How James Law scores 67
| Has a QLS Accredited Specialist | Leeha James | 25/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Doyle's Guide 2025/2026 | Lawyer listed 2026 | 8/20 |
| Google rating | 4.3★ (16 reviews) | 10/20 |
| Published fee terms | Published on the firm's website | 15/15 |
| Claim types offered | 5 of 8 | 6/10 |
| Queensland office network | 1 region | 3/10 |
74 more independent injury law firms in Greater Brisbane are in the law firm directory, ranked the same way.
What stands out
How independent injury law firms in Greater Brisbane compare with Queensland
|
Measure |
Independent injury law firms in Greater Brisbane |
All Queensland firms |
|---|---|---|
|
Firms with a QLS Accredited Specialist |
24% |
27% |
|
Firms in Doyle’s Guide 2025 or 2026 |
35% |
36% |
|
Firms that publish their fee terms |
100% |
100% |
|
Average score (out of 100) |
49 |
50 |
|
Average score of the top 10 |
85 |
91 |
About Greater Brisbane
Greater Brisbane is made up of five local government areas: Brisbane City, Ipswich, Logan, Moreton Bay and Redland City. The Queensland Government notes that Brisbane City Council is Australia’s largest local government and that Ipswich’s population is expected to more than double by 2031, driven largely by Greater Springfield. The Queensland Government groups Brisbane and surrounding areas as one region with these urban centres: Brisbane, Ipswich, Logan, Moreton Bay, Redland City. Population: 2.6 million. Postcodes: 4000–4206, 4300–4342, 4500–4506.
Local councils: Brisbane City Council, Ipswich City Council, Logan City Council, City of Moreton Bay, Redland City Council. Magistrates courthouses in the region include Brisbane Magistrates Court, Ipswich Magistrates Court, Beenleigh Magistrates Court, Caboolture Magistrates Court, Cleveland Magistrates Court. Most personal injury claims start with pre-court notice steps. Claims that reach court are heard in the Magistrates, District or Supreme Court depending on their value.
Source: Brisbane and surrounding areas (Queensland Government), checked 20 October 2026.
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Every firm is scored out of 100 on public records: QLS specialist accreditation (25), Doyle’s Guide (20), Google rating (20), published fee terms (15), claim types (10) and Queensland offices (10). Firms can’t pay for a place.
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| Fact | Murphy’s Law Accident Lawyers | Travis Schultz & Partners | vbr Lawyers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score (out of 100) | 92/100 | 92/100 | 90/100 |
| Best for | Brisbane northside claims handled by two QLS Accredited Specialists, with Doyle's 'Leading' MVA firm ranking 2025–26 | Capped fees. The firm publishes a ceiling of one-third of the net settlement and names eight QLS Accredited Specialists. | Asbestos and silica dust disease claims. Doyle's 2026 'Leading' QLD asbestos firm, with a 30% professional fee cap. |
| Has a QLS Accredited Specialist | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Published fee terms | States 'Nothing to pay upfront. We take on the costs of fighting your case including specialist reports and ap…States 'Nothing to pay upfront. We take on the costs of fighting your case including specialist reports and appointments needed and only charge for the work done if we are successful'. Offers a free, no-obligation claim check and a '30 day free-trial period'. Advertises a 'Limit on Max Legal Fees' (amount not stated) and says a client agreement sets out fees. Notes that a client who loses in court may be ordered to pay the insurer's costs. | Claims taken on a No Win / No Fee basis with 'No interest, no uplift fees, no litigation lending arrangements…Claims taken on a No Win / No Fee basis with 'No interest, no uplift fees, no litigation lending arrangements'. Fees 'will never exceed one-third of the net settlement sum' (net of statutory and other refunds), compared with the 50% permitted under s 347 Legal Profession Act. The firm pays out-of-pocket expenses along the way (excluding the client's personal travel) and invoices only the expenses themselves at the end, without interest. Accepting a WorkCover lump sum offer alone does not trigger fees. | No Win, No Fee: professional fees payable only if the matter succeeds, subject to the costs agreement and any…No Win, No Fee: professional fees payable only if the matter succeeds, subject to the costs agreement and any disbursements or expenses. No upfront fees. Professional fees capped at 30% of the claim (excluding refunds, expenses and any costs contribution recovered), with no uplift fee. Hourly rates are stated to be 20–40% lower than big firms. Free assessments. |
| Doyle's Guide | Leading 2026 | Leading 2026 | Leading 2026 |
| Google rating | 5.0 (142) | 5.0 (320) | 4.9 (48) |
| Queensland offices | Kedron | Mooloolaba +4 offices | Brisbane City +4 offices |
| Claim types | 7 of 8 Abuse claims, Car accident (CTP), Medical negligence, Motorcycle accident, Public liability, TPD & superannuation, Workers compensation | 5 of 8 Car accident (CTP), Motorcycle accident, Public liability, TPD & superannuation, Workers compensation | 7 of 8 Abuse claims, Car accident (CTP), Dust diseases, Medical negligence, Public liability, TPD & superannuation, Workers compensation |
| Firm type | Independent Queensland firm | Independent Queensland firm | Independent Queensland firm |
| Founded | 2014 | 2018 | 2017 |
| Facts checked | 20 October 2026 | 20 October 2026 | 20 October 2026 |
Facts come from each firm’s profile, with sources and check dates. How scores work.
Sources
How firms are scored: how we rank Queensland injury lawyers. Claim deadlines: Queensland claim time limits.