8 best motorcycle accident lawyers on the Sunshine Coast (2026)
On our October 2026 scoring, the best motorcycle accident lawyers on the Sunshine Coast are Maurice Blackburn, Travis Schultz & Partners and McInnes Wilson Lawyers. We score all 12 firms on the same public records, not case results. Of these, 6 have a QLS Accredited Specialist and 7 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 |
12 |
|---|---|
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With a QLS Accredited Specialist |
6 |
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In Doyle’s Guide 2025 or 2026 |
7 |
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Highest score |
97/100 |
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Average Google rating(12 rated) |
4.8★ |
Facts checked 20 Oct 2026.
The 8 best motorcycle accident lawyers on the Sunshine Coast, 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 – motor vehicle accident | 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 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 – motor vehicle accident | 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 McInnes Wilson Lawyers
90/100Claimants wanting a large full-service firm. Brisbane compensation team with published average fees of 30% and no uplift fee.
- Has QLS Specialist
- Doyle's Leading
How McInnes Wilson Lawyers scores 90
| Has a QLS Accredited Specialist | Terry McCormick | 25/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Doyle's Guide 2025/2026 – motor vehicle accident | Leading 2026 | 20/20 |
| 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 |
4 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 – motor vehicle accident | 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 |
5 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 – motor vehicle accident | 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 |
6 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 – motor vehicle accident | 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 |
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 – motor vehicle accident | 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 Slater and Gordon
61/100Institutional abuse claims. One of two firms in Doyle's 2026 'Leading' tier for Queensland plaintiff abuse claims, with 14 QLD offices.
- Doyle's Recommended
- 8 of 8 claim types
How Slater and Gordon scores 61
| Has a QLS Accredited Specialist | None found on the QLS register | 0/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Doyle's Guide 2025/2026 – motor vehicle accident | Recommended 2026 | 12/20 |
| Google rating | 4.4★ (137 reviews) | 14/20 |
| Published fee terms | Published on the firm's website | 15/15 |
| Claim types offered | 8 of 8 | 10/10 |
| Queensland office network | 8 regions | 10/10 |
4 more motorcycle accident lawyers on the Sunshine Coast are in the law firm directory, ranked the same way.
What stands out
How motorcycle accident lawyers on the Sunshine Coast compare with Queensland
|
Measure |
Motorcycle accident lawyers on the Sunshine Coast |
All Queensland firms |
|---|---|---|
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Firms with a QLS Accredited Specialist |
50% |
27% |
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Firms in Doyle’s Guide 2025 or 2026 |
67% |
36% |
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Firms that publish their fee terms |
100% |
100% |
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Average score (out of 100) |
71 |
50 |
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Average score of the top 10 |
76 |
91 |
What to know about motorcycle accident claims in Queensland
Motorcycle accident claims in Queensland are usually CTP claims against the compulsory third party insurer of the vehicle at fault, under the Motor Accident Insurance Act 1994. The same notice deadlines apply as for car accidents (MAIA s 37).
Read the full guide: CTP claims in Queensland.
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 | Maurice Blackburn | Travis Schultz & Partners | McInnes Wilson Lawyers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score (out of 100) | 97/100 | 92/100 | 90/100 |
| Best for | Regional and remote Queensland access. 16 QLD offices including Mackay, Gladstone and Gympie, plus Mount Isa by appointment. | Capped fees. The firm publishes a ceiling of one-third of the net settlement and names eight QLS Accredited Specialists. | Claimants wanting a large full-service firm. Brisbane compensation team with published average fees of 30% 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. | 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. | 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. |
| Doyle's Guide | Leading 2026 | Leading 2026 | Leading 2026 |
| Google rating | 4.7 (373) | 5.0 (320) | 4.7 (129) |
| Queensland offices | Brisbane +15 offices | Mooloolaba +4 offices | Brisbane City |
| Claim types | 8 of 8 Abuse claims, Car accident (CTP), Dust diseases, 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 Car accident (CTP), Dust diseases, Medical negligence, Motorcycle accident, Public liability, TPD & superannuation, Workers compensation |
| Firm type | National firm | Independent Queensland firm | National firm |
| Founded | 1919 | 2018 | 1975 |
| 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.