Splatt Lawyers vs Accident Legal compared on fees, specialists and offices (2026)

On our October 2026 scoring of Splatt Lawyers vs Accident Legal, Splatt Lawyers scores 86/100 (10th in Queensland) and Accident Legal scores 61/100 (31st). Only Splatt Lawyers has a QLS Accredited Specialist, and both have offices in Greater Brisbane, Bundaberg and the Fraser Coast, Cairns and Far North Queensland, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Toowoomba and the Darling Downs and Townsville and North Queensland. Scores count public records, not case results.

At a glance

Splatt Lawyers10th in Queensland

86/100

Accident Legal31st in Queensland

61/100

Both in

Greater Brisbane, Bundaberg and the Fraser Coast, Cairns and Far North Queensland, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Toowoomba and the Darling Downs and Townsville and North Queensland

Facts checked 20 Oct 2026.

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FactSplatt LawyersAccident Legal
Score (out of 100)86/10061/100
Best forStatewide office network, with ten listed Queensland locations from Cairns to SouthportFirm founded by former insurer-side lawyers, with eleven listed offices including Noosaville and Rockhampton
Has a QLS Accredited SpecialistYesNot published
Published fee terms
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).
States it works on a no win, no fee basis ('If we don't get you compensation, you don't pay us anything') and…States it works on a no win, no fee basis ('If we don't get you compensation, you don't pay us anything') and the first consultation is free. Describes a 'No Disbursement Loan Promise': the firm fronts every cost, charges zero interest and recoups only when the insurer pays. No published fee cap or uplift statement found.
Doyle's GuideRecommended 2025Recommended 2026
Google rating4.8 (295)4.8 (61)
Queensland officesFortitude Valley +9 officesBrisbane CBD +10 offices
Claim types5 of 8
Car accident (CTP), 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 typeIndependent Queensland firmIndependent Queensland firm
Founded1995Not published
Facts checked20 October 202620 October 2026

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

Key differences between Splatt Lawyers and Accident Legal

  • Score. Splatt Lawyers scores 86/100 and ranks 10th of 132 Queensland firms. Accident Legal scores 61/100 and ranks 31st.
  • QLS Accredited Specialist. Splatt Lawyers has Kerry Splatt. Accident Legal has none on the QLS register.
  • Doyle’s Guide 2025/2026. Splatt Lawyers is listed as Recommended (2026). Accident Legal is listed as Recommended (2026).
  • Published fee terms. Both firms publish them on their websites.
  • Queensland offices. Splatt Lawyers has 10 offices (Greater Brisbane, Bundaberg and the Fraser Coast, Cairns and Far North Queensland, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Toowoomba and the Darling Downs and Townsville and North Queensland). Accident Legal has 11 (Greater Brisbane, Bundaberg and the Fraser Coast, Cairns and Far North Queensland, Central Queensland, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Toowoomba and the Darling Downs and Townsville and North Queensland).
  • Claim types. Splatt Lawyers lists 5 of 8 and Accident Legal lists 6 of 8. Only Accident Legal lists medical negligence.
  • Firm type. Splatt Lawyers is an independent Queensland firm, founded in 1995. Accident Legal is an independent Queensland firm.

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

Splatt Lawyers

Checked on the QLS register

A Doyle’s Guide 2025 or 2026 listing

Both firms

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

Accident Legal

11 offices against 10

Medical negligence claims

Accident Legal

Listed by Accident Legal only

About Splatt Lawyers

Splatt Lawyers is a Queensland compensation law practice with its head office at 69 Amelia Street, Fortitude Valley. Splatt Lawyers Pty Ltd (ABN 31 614 286 538) operates the practice. See the full Splatt Lawyers profile.

About Accident Legal

Accident Legal is a Brisbane-based personal injury and compensation firm. Accident Legal Pty Ltd (ABN 50 603 012 568) operates the firm. See the full Accident Legal 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, Splatt Lawyers scores 86/100 and Accident Legal scores 61/100. 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.

Yes. Our check of the Queensland Law Society register lists Kerry Splatt as an Accredited Specialist in Personal Injuries Law.

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.

Splatt Lawyers lists 10 Queensland offices (Greater Brisbane, Bundaberg and the Fraser Coast, Cairns and Far North Queensland, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Toowoomba and the Darling Downs and Townsville and North Queensland). Accident Legal lists 11 (Greater Brisbane, Bundaberg and the Fraser Coast, Cairns and Far North Queensland, Central Queensland, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Toowoomba and the Darling Downs and Townsville and North Queensland). Both have an office in Greater Brisbane, Bundaberg and the Fraser Coast, Cairns and Far North Queensland, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Toowoomba and the Darling Downs and Townsville and North Queensland.

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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