8 best independent injury law firms on the Sunshine Coast (2026)
On our October 2026 scoring, the best independent injury law firms on the Sunshine Coast are Travis Schultz & Partners, Splatt Lawyers and Gain Lawyers. We score all 14 firms on the same public records, not case results. Of these, 6 have a QLS Accredited Specialist and 6 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 8 listed |
14 |
|---|---|
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With a QLS Accredited Specialist |
6 |
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In Doyle’s Guide 2025 or 2026 |
6 |
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Highest score |
92/100 |
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Average Google rating(14 rated) |
4.9★ |
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 8 best independent injury law firms on the Sunshine Coast, ranked
1 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 |
2 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 |
3 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 |
4 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 |
5 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 |
6 wilson/ryan/grose Lawyers
64/100Townsville injury claims in a full-service regional firm whose injury team is led by a QLS Accredited Specialist
- Has QLS Specialist
- 4 of 8 claim types
How wilson/ryan/grose Lawyers scores 64
| Has a QLS Accredited Specialist | Michelle Tracey Morton + 1 more | 25/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Doyle's Guide 2025/2026 | Not listed | 0/20 |
| Google rating | 4.7★ (23 reviews) | 14/20 |
| Published fee terms | Published on the firm's website | 15/15 |
| Claim types offered | 4 of 8 | 5/10 |
| Queensland office network | 2 regions | 5/10 |
7 Accident Legal
61/100Firm founded by former insurer-side lawyers, with eleven listed offices including Noosaville and Rockhampton
- Doyle's Recommended
- 6 of 8 claim types
How Accident Legal scores 61
| Has a QLS Accredited Specialist | None found on the QLS register | 0/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Doyle's Guide 2025/2026 | Recommended 2026 | 12/20 |
| Google rating | 4.8★ (61 reviews) | 16/20 |
| Published fee terms | Published on the firm's website | 15/15 |
| Claim types offered | 6 of 8 | 8/10 |
| Queensland office network | 8 regions | 10/10 |
8 Trilby Misso Lawyers
61/100Wide regional reach. Fourteen listed Queensland offices from Cairns to the Gold Coast, with a fixed-rate, no-uplift fee policy.
- Doyle's Recommended
- 6 of 8 claim types
How Trilby Misso Lawyers scores 61
| Has a QLS Accredited Specialist | None found on the QLS register | 0/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Doyle's Guide 2025/2026 | Recommended 2026 | 12/20 |
| Google rating | 4.8★ (82 reviews) | 16/20 |
| Published fee terms | Published on the firm's website | 15/15 |
| Claim types offered | 6 of 8 | 8/10 |
| Queensland office network | 9 regions | 10/10 |
6 more independent injury law firms on the Sunshine Coast are in the law firm directory, ranked the same way.
What stands out
How independent injury law firms on the Sunshine Coast compare with Queensland
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Measure |
Independent injury law firms on the Sunshine Coast |
All Queensland firms |
|---|---|---|
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Firms with a QLS Accredited Specialist |
43% |
27% |
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Firms in Doyle’s Guide 2025 or 2026 |
43% |
36% |
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Firms that publish their fee terms |
100% |
100% |
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Average score (out of 100) |
61 |
50 |
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Average score of the top 10 |
68 |
91 |
About Sunshine Coast
The page profiles the Sunshine Coast and Hinterland, covered by Sunshine Coast Council and Noosa Council, highlighting beaches, national parks and lifestyle. It also lists settlement support from Nambour and Caloundra community centres. The Queensland Government groups Sunshine Coast and Hinterland as one region with these urban centres: Caloundra, Maroochydore, Sunshine Coast Hinterland, Noosa. Population: 336,482. Postcodes: 4507, 4517–4521, 4550–4575.
Local councils: Sunshine Coast Council, Noosa Shire Council. Magistrates courthouses in the region include Caloundra Magistrates Court, Maroochydore Magistrates Court, Nambour Magistrates Court, Noosa 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: Sunshine Coast and Hinterland (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 | Travis Schultz & Partners | Splatt Lawyers | Gain Lawyers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score (out of 100) | 92/100 | 86/100 | 73/100 |
| Best for | Capped fees. The firm publishes a ceiling of one-third of the net settlement and names eight QLS Accredited Specialists. | Statewide office network, with ten listed Queensland locations from Cairns to Southport | South-east Queensland claimants wanting a no-uplift fee model. Eight listed offices from the Gold Coast to Toowoomba and Maroochydore. |
| Has a QLS Accredited Specialist | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Published fee terms | 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. | Advertises a '100% no-win, no-fee' guarantee: free first consultation, no legal costs until settlement, the fi…Advertises a '100% no-win, no-fee' guarantee: free first consultation, no legal costs until settlement, the firm funds medical assessments, reports and other disbursements until the claim succeeds, and 'nothing if you lose'. States 'no hidden costs or uplift fees' and that fees are capped. Fees are calculated on the work required rather than a percentage of the payout, files are independently cost-assessed, and it cites the Queensland 50/50 rule (Legal Profession Act 2007, s 347). | 'Low Fee Promise': all personal injury claims handled on a 'true No Win No Fee basis', with 'no upfront fees…'Low Fee Promise': all personal injury claims handled on a 'true No Win No Fee basis', with 'no upfront fees, no progress payments, no high interest loans'. No 'care and consideration' loading, and 'We don't charge the additional 25% uplift fee'. Evidence costs covered upfront. 'All fees written off if you lose. That includes legal fees and disbursements.' Free, no-obligation consultation. |
| Doyle's Guide | Leading 2026 | Recommended 2025 | Not listed |
| Google rating | 5.0 (320) | 4.8 (295) | 5.0 (21) |
| Queensland offices | Mooloolaba +4 offices | Fortitude Valley +9 offices | Bundall +7 offices |
| Claim types | 5 of 8 Car accident (CTP), Motorcycle accident, Public liability, TPD & superannuation, Workers compensation | 5 of 8 Car accident (CTP), Motorcycle accident, Public liability, TPD & superannuation, Workers compensation | 8 of 8 Abuse claims, Car accident (CTP), Dust diseases, Medical negligence, Motorcycle accident, Public liability, TPD & superannuation, Workers compensation |
| Firm type | Independent Queensland firm | Independent Queensland firm | Independent Queensland firm |
| Founded | 2018 | 1995 | Not published |
| 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.