13 best medical negligence lawyers in Queensland (2026)
On our October 2026 scoring, the best medical negligence lawyers in Queensland are Maurice Blackburn, McInnes Wilson Lawyers and East Coast Injury Lawyers. We score all 66 firms on the same public records, not case results. Of these, 25 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 13 listed |
66 |
|---|---|
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With a QLS Accredited Specialist |
25 |
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In Doyle’s Guide 2025 or 2026 |
6 |
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Highest score |
97/100 |
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Average Google rating(59 rated) |
4.7★ |
Facts checked 20 Oct 2026.
The 13 best medical negligence lawyers in Queensland, ranked
1 Maurice Blackburn
97/100Regional and remote Queensland access. 16 QLD offices including Mackay, Gladstone and Gympie, plus Mount Isa by appointment.
- Has QLS Specialist
- Doyle's Leading
How Maurice Blackburn scores 97
| Has a QLS Accredited Specialist | Michelle James + 4 more | 25/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Doyle's Guide 2025/2026 – medical negligence | Leading 2026 | 20/20 |
| Google rating | 4.7★ (373 reviews) | 17/20 |
| Published fee terms | Published on the firm's website | 15/15 |
| Claim types offered | 8 of 8 | 10/10 |
| Queensland office network | 10 regions | 10/10 |
2 McInnes Wilson Lawyers
82/100Claimants wanting a large full-service firm. Brisbane compensation team with published average fees of 30% and no uplift fee.
- Has QLS Specialist
- Doyle's Recommended
How McInnes Wilson Lawyers scores 82
| Has a QLS Accredited Specialist | Terry McCormick | 25/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Doyle's Guide 2025/2026 – medical negligence | Recommended 2026 | 12/20 |
| Google rating | 4.7★ (129 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 |
3 East Coast Injury Lawyers
82/100Personal injury claims led by three QLS Accredited Specialists, with a 30% fee cap and no uplift fee
- Has QLS Specialist
- 6 of 8 claim types
How East Coast Injury Lawyers scores 82
| Has a QLS Accredited Specialist | Sean Delpopolo, Helen Ashton, Prue Prescott | 25/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Doyle's Guide 2025/2026 – medical negligence | Listed in other areas only | 6/20 |
| 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 |
4 Littles Lawyers
80/100Multilingual compensation team. Services offered in more than sixteen languages, with Brisbane and Gold Coast offices.
- Has QLS Specialist
- 7 of 8 claim types
How Littles Lawyers scores 80
| Has a QLS Accredited Specialist | Sugath Wijedoru | 25/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Doyle's Guide 2025/2026 – medical negligence | Listed in other areas only | 6/20 |
| Google rating | 5.0★ (588 reviews) | 20/20 |
| 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 Shine Lawyers
80/100Statewide office coverage. 25 Queensland locations listed, from Cairns and Townsville to Toowoomba and the Gold Coast.
- Has QLS Specialist
- 7 of 8 claim types
How Shine Lawyers scores 80
| Has a QLS Accredited Specialist | Jodie Willey | 25/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Doyle's Guide 2025/2026 – medical negligence | Listed in other areas only | 6/20 |
| Google rating | 4.5★ (195 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 | 9 regions | 10/10 |
6 Turner Freeman Lawyers
79/100Asbestos and dust disease claims. In Doyle's 2026 'Leading' tier for Queensland plaintiff dust diseases, alongside work injury.
- Has QLS Specialist
- 7 of 8 claim types
How Turner Freeman Lawyers scores 79
| Has a QLS Accredited Specialist | Harry Dignan | 25/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Doyle's Guide 2025/2026 – medical negligence | Listed in other areas only | 6/20 |
| Google rating | 4.6★ (77 reviews) | 14/20 |
| Published fee terms | Published on the firm's website | 15/15 |
| Claim types offered | 7 of 8 | 9/10 |
| Queensland office network | 5 regions | 10/10 |
7 Murphy’s Law Accident Lawyers
78/100Brisbane northside claims handled by two QLS Accredited Specialists, with Doyle's 'Leading' MVA firm ranking 2025–26
- Has QLS Specialist
- 7 of 8 claim types
How Murphy’s Law Accident Lawyers scores 78
| Has a QLS Accredited Specialist | Christopher + 1 more | 25/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Doyle's Guide 2025/2026 – medical negligence | Listed in other areas only | 6/20 |
| 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 |
8 Kare Lawyers
77/100Doyle's 'Leading' tier plaintiff firm for motor vehicle, work injury and public liability claims (2025–2026)
- Has QLS Specialist
- Doyle's Recommended
How Kare Lawyers scores 77
| Has a QLS Accredited Specialist | Kate Avery | 25/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Doyle's Guide 2025/2026 – medical negligence | Recommended 2026 | 12/20 |
| 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
- 6 of 8 claim types
View profile The Personal Injury Lawyers (TPIL Lawyers) Compare
How The Personal Injury Lawyers (TPIL Lawyers) scores 77
| Has a QLS Accredited Specialist | Greg Lauritsen | 25/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Doyle's Guide 2025/2026 – medical negligence | Listed in other areas only | 6/20 |
| 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 |
10 Rogalski Lawyers
76/100Dust disease claimants. Asbestos, mesothelioma and silica disease claims, plus mould exposure, from a Brisbane compensation-only firm.
- Has QLS Specialist
- 7 of 8 claim types
How Rogalski Lawyers scores 76
| Has a QLS Accredited Specialist | Martin Rogalski | 25/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Doyle's Guide 2025/2026 – medical negligence | Listed in other areas only | 6/20 |
| 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 |
11 vbr Lawyers
76/100Asbestos and silica dust disease claims. Doyle's 2026 'Leading' QLD asbestos firm, with a 30% professional fee cap.
- Has QLS Specialist
- 7 of 8 claim types
How vbr Lawyers scores 76
| Has a QLS Accredited Specialist | John Vandeleur | 25/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Doyle's Guide 2025/2026 – medical negligence | Listed in other areas only | 6/20 |
| 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 |
12 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 – medical negligence | 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 |
13 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 – medical negligence | 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 |
53 more medical negligence lawyers in Queensland are in the law firm directory, ranked the same way.
What stands out
How medical negligence lawyers in Queensland compare with Queensland
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Measure |
Medical negligence lawyers in Queensland |
All Queensland firms |
|---|---|---|
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Firms with a QLS Accredited Specialist |
38% |
27% |
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Firms in Doyle’s Guide 2025 or 2026 |
44% |
36% |
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Firms that publish their fee terms |
100% |
100% |
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Average score (out of 100) |
56 |
50 |
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Average score of the top 10 |
89 |
91 |
What to know about medical negligence claims in Queensland
Read the full guide: medical negligence claims in Queensland.
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How the score works
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 | Maurice Blackburn | McInnes Wilson Lawyers | East Coast Injury Lawyers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score (out of 100) | 97/100 | 90/100 | 88/100 |
| Best for | Regional and remote Queensland access. 16 QLD offices including Mackay, Gladstone and Gympie, plus Mount Isa by appointment. | Claimants wanting a large full-service firm. Brisbane compensation team with published average fees of 30% and no uplift fee. | Personal injury claims led by three QLS Accredited Specialists, with a 30% fee cap and no uplift fee |
| Has a QLS Accredited Specialist | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Published fee terms | No Win, No Fee cost agreements are offered in practice areas including road, work and public place injury, med…No Win, No Fee cost agreements are offered in practice areas including road, work and public place injury, medical negligence, abuse, superannuation and dust diseases, 'only when we believe your case is reasonably likely to be successful'. No Win, No Fee covers professional fees only. 'In most cases' disbursements such as court filing fees or medical reports 'must be paid whether you win or lose', except in class actions and dust disease matters where disbursements are payable only if successful. A written estimate and Costs Agreement are provided before work starts. Free claim check offered. | Its claimant brand MCW Legal advertises 'no-win no-fee legal advice for accident victims' and a free step-by-s…Its claimant brand MCW Legal advertises 'no-win no-fee legal advice for accident victims' and a free step-by-step plan. It states that it 'averages fees of 30% of a client's total payout, which is well below the legal maximum of 50%', and guarantees clients 'will never be charged an uplift fee'. Disbursement terms are not published. | No win no fee on all personal injury claims the firm considers to have reasonable prospects. No fees or outlay…No win no fee on all personal injury claims the firm considers to have reasonable prospects. No fees or outlays are charged if there is no payout. Professional fees are capped at 30% (excl GST), with no uplift fee. The firm pays disbursements upfront and is reimbursed from settlement. No litigation lending/disbursement funding and no interest on disbursements. Free initial advice. |
| Doyle's Guide | Leading 2026 | Leading 2026 | Recommended 2026 |
| Google rating | 4.7 (373) | 4.7 (129) | 4.9 (161) |
| Queensland offices | Brisbane +15 offices | Brisbane City | Robina +9 offices |
| Claim types | 8 of 8 Abuse claims, Car accident (CTP), Dust diseases, Medical negligence, Motorcycle accident, Public liability, TPD & superannuation, Workers compensation | 7 of 8 Car accident (CTP), Dust diseases, Medical negligence, Motorcycle accident, Public liability, TPD & superannuation, Workers compensation | 6 of 8 Car accident (CTP), Medical negligence, Motorcycle accident, Public liability, TPD & superannuation, Workers compensation |
| Firm type | National firm | National firm | Independent Queensland firm |
| Founded | 1919 | 1975 | 2004 |
| 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.