Aussie Injury Lawyers vs Smith’s Lawyers compared on fees, specialists and offices (2026)

On our October 2026 scoring of Aussie Injury Lawyers vs Smith’s Lawyers, Aussie Injury Lawyers scores 35/100 (113th in Queensland) and Smith’s Lawyers scores 45/100 (66th). Neither has a QLS Accredited Specialist on our check, and both have offices in Greater Brisbane. Scores count public records, not case results.

At a glance

Aussie Injury Lawyers113th in Queensland

35/100

Smith’s Lawyers66th in Queensland

45/100

Both in

Greater Brisbane

Facts checked 20 Oct 2026.

Aussie Injury Lawyers vs Smith’s Lawyers side by side

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Aussie Injury Lawyers vs Smith’s Lawyers, side by side

FactAussie Injury LawyersSmith’s Lawyers
Score (out of 100)35/10045/100
Best forSuperannuation TPD, income protection and life insurance claims. An insurance-claims-only practice.Clients worried about adverse costs. The 'No Win. No Fee. No Catch' promise says the firm covers the other side's costs if a court case is lost.
Has a QLS Accredited SpecialistNot publishedNot published
Published fee terms
Describes '100% No Win, No Fee' funding for eligible clients with upfront capped or fixed fees. States 'we do…Describes '100% No Win, No Fee' funding for eligible clients with upfront capped or fixed fees. States 'we do not charge a percentage of your payout', with fees based on work required (hourly rate). No uplift fee. The firm covers medical reports and assessments, with fees and outlays recovered only if the claim succeeds. Free initial advice.
All claims run on a no win, no fee basis under the firm's 'No Win. No Fee. No Catch'® promise: if a case goes…All claims run on a no win, no fee basis under the firm's 'No Win. No Fee. No Catch'® promise: if a case goes to court and is unsuccessful, 'we'll cover the costs – so you won't pay a cent to us or anyone else'. The firm says it does not charge a fixed percentage. If successful, the client pays 'for the actual work done', noting Queensland's 50% cap. Fees and costs are deducted from the settlement. Free advice offered 7 days a week.
Doyle's GuideNot listedNot listed
Google rating4.9 (57)4.6 (59)
Queensland officesFortitude ValleyBrisbane City +2 offices
Claim types1 of 8
TPD & superannuation
7 of 8
Abuse claims, Car accident (CTP), Dust diseases, Motorcycle accident, Public liability, TPD & superannuation, Workers compensation
Firm typeNational firmIndependent Queensland firm
FoundedNot published1996
Facts checked20 October 202620 October 2026

Facts come from each firm’s profile, with sources and check dates. How scores work.

Key differences between Aussie Injury Lawyers and Smith’s Lawyers

  • Score. Aussie Injury Lawyers scores 35/100 and ranks 113th of 132 Queensland firms. Smith’s Lawyers scores 45/100 and ranks 66th.
  • QLS Accredited Specialist. Aussie Injury Lawyers has none on the QLS register. Smith’s Lawyers has none on the QLS register.
  • Doyle’s Guide 2025/2026. Aussie Injury Lawyers is not listed. Smith’s Lawyers is not listed.
  • Published fee terms. Both firms publish them on their websites.
  • Queensland offices. Aussie Injury Lawyers has 1 office (Greater Brisbane). Smith’s Lawyers has 3 (Greater Brisbane, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast).
  • Claim types. Aussie Injury Lawyers lists 1 of 8 and Smith’s Lawyers lists 7 of 8. Only Smith’s Lawyers lists abuse claims, car accident (ctp), dust diseases, motorcycle accident, public liability and workers compensation.
  • Firm type. Aussie Injury Lawyers is a national firm. Smith’s Lawyers is an independent Queensland firm, founded in 1996.

Which firm suits which need

No firm suits everyone. For each common need, this shows which of the two firms meets it, from checked public records:

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A QLS Accredited Specialist in Personal Injuries Law

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Checked on the QLS register

A Doyle’s Guide 2025 or 2026 listing

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Doyle’s Queensland plaintiff lists

Fee terms you can read before you call

Both firms

Published on the firm’s website

More Queensland offices to meet in

Smith’s Lawyers

3 offices against 1

Abuse claims claims

Smith’s Lawyers

Listed by Smith’s Lawyers only

Car accident (ctp) claims

Smith’s Lawyers

Listed by Smith’s Lawyers only

Dust diseases claims

Smith’s Lawyers

Listed by Smith’s Lawyers only

Motorcycle accident claims

Smith’s Lawyers

Listed by Smith’s Lawyers only

Public liability claims

Smith’s Lawyers

Listed by Smith’s Lawyers only

Workers compensation claims

Smith’s Lawyers

Listed by Smith’s Lawyers only

An independent Queensland-owned firm

Smith’s Lawyers

Not part of a national or listed group

About Aussie Injury Lawyers

Aussie Injury Lawyers is a law firm focused on superannuation and other insurance claims linked to injury and illness. Aussie Injury Lawyers Pty Ltd (ABN 48 647 598 329) operates it. See the full Aussie Injury Lawyers profile.

About Smith’s Lawyers

Smith's Lawyers is a Queensland compensation law firm founded in 1996 by Greg Smith, its Founder and Principal Lawyer. The firm says Greg Smith, a University of Queensland law graduate, started it after his own experience of the compensation system. See the full Smith’s Lawyers profile.

How we compared them

Both firms are scored out of 100 on the same public records: a QLS Accredited Specialist (25 points), Doyle’s Guide listings (up to 20), Google rating (up to 20), fee terms published on the firm’s website (15), claim types (up to 10) and Queensland offices (up to 10). Neither firm paid to appear, and we take no referral fees. Read the full method.

Frequently asked questions

Neither is better for every claim. On our published scoring, Aussie Injury Lawyers scores 35/100 and Smith’s Lawyers scores 45/100. Scores measure public facts such as QLS accreditation, Doyle’s Guide listings and published fee terms, not results in individual cases, so check which firm handles your claim type and has an office near you.

Our check of the Queensland Law Society register found no Accredited Specialist in Personal Injuries Law at the firm. The register is public, so you can check it yourself.

Our check of the Queensland Law Society register found no Accredited Specialist in Personal Injuries Law at the firm. The register is public, so you can check it yourself.

Aussie Injury Lawyers lists 1 Queensland office (Greater Brisbane). Smith’s Lawyers lists 3 (Greater Brisbane, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast). Both have an office in Greater Brisbane.

First, check that the firm handles your claim type. Then compare QLS specialist accreditation, the nearest staffed office and the fee terms. Finally, ask each firm who will run your claim and for its written costs disclosure before you sign.

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