Strategy that puts clients first. Always.
No two legal matters are the same. That’s why your case starts with a strategy built around your circumstances, objectives and the outcome you’re seeking. As personal injury specialists, we investigate, test the evidence, understand the insurer’s position and build a strategy around what best serves you.
You deserve a specialist in your corner.
When you’re dealing with the consequences of an injury, the lawyer you choose matters. You need someone who understands the law, the evidence and the way insurers approach claims, and who has the experience to know what to do next.
Specialist knowledge for complex personal injury matters.
Personal injury law isn’t one part of what we do. It’s what we do. That specialist focus means your matter is handled by lawyers who understand the complexities of compensation claims and know how to develop a strategy around your individual circumstances.
Experience that makes a difference when needed.
Some claims can be resolved efficiently. Others require persistence, pressure or litigation. Whatever your matter demands, you have experienced lawyers who can take on complex and contested claims, stand up to major insurers and protect your position when it matters most.
Boutique by design.
Formidable by experience.
You’re not treated as a number or passed through a predetermined process. You get experienced legal representation, personal attention and a team focused on achieving the best possible outcome for you, with advice that is clear, considered and tailored to your circumstances.
Our Legal Services
Whatever legal challenge you’re facing, we’ll provide clear advice and practical representation to help you move forward with confidence.
WorkCover Claims
Injured at work or travelling to or from work? We’ll help you navigate your WorkCover claim and protect your entitlements.
Motor Accident Claims
Injured in a car, motorcycle, cycling, or pedestrian accident? We’ll guide you through the claims process and help you pursue compensation.
Public Liability Claims
Injured in a public place? We’ll explain your options and help you pursue the compensation you’re entitled to.
Total & Permanent Disability (TPD) Claims
If illness or injury has stopped you from working, we’ll help you make a TPD claim through your superannuation or insurance.
Superannuation Claims
We’ll help you understand and access the insurance and compensation benefits available through your superannuation.
Medical Negligence
If you’ve been harmed by negligent medical care, we’ll explain your options and help you pursue compensation.
Abuse Law
Have you experienced abuse and need legal support? We’ll help you understand your rights, navigate the legal process and pursue the compensation you may be entitled to.
Litigation
Facing a complex or contested legal matter? We’ll provide clear advice, build your case carefully and represent your interests through every stage of litigation.
Insurance Disputes
Having trouble with an insurer or had a claim denied? We’ll help you understand your options, challenge unfair decisions and pursue the outcome you deserve
Are you unsure of your legal rights?
Are you having trouble with an insurer?
Are you unhappy with your current lawyer or law firm?
Speak with our team to discuss your situation, understand your legal options, and get clear, practical advice on the best path forward.
Meet the team
Behind every successful outcome is a team committed to understanding your situation and protecting your interests. Get to know the experienced lawyers who will guide you with clear advice, practical support, and strong representation every step of the way.
Jane Bowes
Founder, Principal Lawyer
Senior Associate
Emma Locke
Senior Associate
Shelby Garrett
Legal Assistant
What Our Clients Say
The best measure of our work is the experience of our clients. Read what people have to say about working with Bowes Legal and the outcomes we’ve helped them achieve.
Recognition & Awards
We’re proud to be recognised by the legal profession for our commitment to exceptional client service and strong legal outcomes.
Doyle’s Guide – Recommended Every Year Since Opening (2023–2025)
Frequently Asked Questions
Making a claim can raise a lot of questions, especially if it’s your first time. Here are some of the things we’re asked most often, if yours isn’t covered, get in touch and we’ll walk you through it.
Yes. Bowes Legal offers No Win, No Fee arrangements for eligible personal injury claims.
This means you generally do not pay our professional legal fees or disbursements unless your claim is successful, allowing you to access experienced legal representation without the pressure of funding legal fees upfront.
Before we begin, we will explain clearly how the arrangement works, including any costs or expenses that may apply, so you understand your position from the outset.
No surprises. No unnecessary complexity. Just clear advice about where you stand.
Every personal injury claim is different, and the amount of compensation you may be entitled to will depend on the individual circumstances of your case.
Factors such as the nature and severity of your injuries, your past and future loss of income, treatment and rehabilitation needs, care requirements, the impact on your ability to work and your future prognosis can all affect the value of a claim.
We build the evidence first.
Our lawyers take the time to understand the full impact of an injury – not simply where you are today, but how that injury may affect your work, financial security, health and independence into the future.
Jane Bowes and the Bowes Legal team have a proven track record of achieving strong outcomes for injured Queenslanders, including in complex, contested and high-value claims. That comes from careful preparation, knowing where value can be lost, anticipating the insurer’s position and developing the evidence required to properly establish the true value of a claim.
We also won’t inflate expectations simply to win your business. We will tell you the truth about where your claim stands, what we believe it is worth and what needs to be done to achieve the best possible outcome.
And you don’t have to take our word for it.
See what our clients have to say about their experience — and their outcomes — with Bowes Legal.
Yes. You can change lawyers – and you do not need to stay with a firm simply because they started your claim.
In fact, taking over existing personal injury claims has become an important part of what we do at Bowes Legal.
We are regularly approached by clients whose claims have been with another firm for months — sometimes years — but have stalled, been undervalued or simply have not progressed as they should.
You are not stuck.
Bowes Legal has developed significant experience taking over difficult and complex claims, identifying what has gone wrong and developing a strategy to get the matter moving again.
In some matters, we have achieved outcomes significantly beyond offers made before the matter came to us. That does not mean every transferred claim will achieve a better result — every case is different — but it demonstrates why a fresh, experienced assessment can matter.
What about my previous lawyer’s fees?
We will review them.
Where appropriate, Bowes Legal will scrutinise the legal fees claimed by your previous firm and challenge costs we consider unreasonable or unfair.
Changing lawyers should not feel overwhelming. We handle the transfer process for you.
Once you decide to move your matter to Bowes Legal, we can deal directly with your former lawyers to arrange transfer of your file and the necessary documentation. You should not have to manage an uncomfortable conversation or negotiate the transfer yourself.
Worried your claim has gone off track?
If your matter has dragged on, communication has broken down, you are being pressured to settle, an offer does not feel right, or you have simply lost confidence in the way your claim is being handled, speak to us.
A second opinion can change the direction of a claim.
We will tell you where you stand, identify what needs to happen next and, if we take your matter on, build a strategy to move it forward.
Changing lawyers can feel like a big decision. We make the change itself the easy part.
Every personal injury claim is different, and the time required to resolve your matter will depend on factors such as the complexity of the claim, the extent of your injuries, the evidence required and the position taken by the insurer.
But one thing we strongly believe is that claims should not drag on unnecessarily.
Bowes Legal has built a reputation for progressing matters efficiently. We work fast, stay on the front foot and make strategic decisions early — without taking shortcuts or compromising the value of a claim simply to resolve it sooner.
There is an important difference between moving quickly and rushing a claim.
We will never recommend resolving your matter before the evidence is ready or before the true impact of your injuries can be properly understood. But we also do not believe in unnecessary delay, inactivity or allowing a claim to drift.
Our approach is simple: know what needs to be done, do it early and keep the matter moving.
Experienced lawyers, strong preparation and the right strategy can make an enormous difference to how efficiently a claim progresses.
We move with purpose — because your life should not be put on hold any longer than it needs to be.
Yes. Your matter will be led by an experienced personal injury lawyer.
Every lawyer at Bowes Legal practises in personal injury and compensation law. Collectively, our team brings decades of experience to the claims we handle, including complex and contested matters and litigation.
We work collaboratively as a team because we believe our clients benefit from having the experience and strategic thinking of the broader firm behind them. But importantly, you will know who your lawyer is — and you will be able to speak to them.
Your claim will not simply be processed through a system or passed from person to person. The important decisions, preparation and strategy in your matter are driven by lawyers who understand personal injury law and know your case.
We believe that matters.
There can be a significant difference between simply administering a claim and knowing how to build one. Experienced lawyers know what evidence to obtain, what questions to ask, where problems may arise, how an insurer is likely to respond and when the strategy needs to change.
That experience can make a very real difference to the way a claim is prepared, negotiated and ultimately resolved.
At Bowes Legal, you don’t just have a lawyer’s name on your file. You have experienced lawyers actively building your case.
Get the legal support you need
Whether you’re ready to make a claim or simply want to understand your legal options, we’re here to help. Complete the form below and one of our experienced lawyers will be in touch to discuss your situation.
Contact us
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Our Offices
Rockhampton
Shop 2/62 Richmond St, Berserker QLD 4701, Australia
Brisbane
Level 18 324 Queen St, Brisbane QLD 4000, Australia
Our Hours
Monday to Friday: 8:30am – 5pm
Weekend: Closed
Email Address
Phone Numbers
Rockhampton
07 4977 4326
Brisbane
07 3543 1061