Greg Smith, the Principal of Smiths Lawyers, has acted for plaintiffs in common law personal injury claims since 1996 and Smiths' is one of only a handful of legal firms in Queensland which acts exclusively for injured plaintiffs.
Our intimate knowledge of personal injury laws in Queensland has been gained by acting in matters involving litigation and damages relating to injuries through work accidents, mining accidents, motor vehicle accidents, motorbike accidents, pedestrian accidents, slip and fall accidents, victims of crime compensation, defective product injury, medical negligence and sporting and recreational accidents amongst others.
We regularly appear in courts, tribunals and mediations without Counsel.
Our unique understanding of personal injury claims enables us to anticipate at an early stage the challenges faced by our clients. We work with the client to achieve effective resolution that is sensitive to their unique situation.
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Only the most experienced and specialised barristers are briefed. The barristers retained are well respected by the Judiciary, the Bar and the profession. They seek to ensure proper compensation. Our 99% success rate is as a consequence of the high quality of Counsel retained. The firm engages the services of Counsel to provide objective and independent advice and also to appear in Court.
The firm engages the best Medical Experts to provide independent medical opinions. The doctors engaged to prepare the reports are well-respected medical specialists who provide a proper basis for such opinions and are experienced in writing medico-legal reports and giving evidence in court should it be necessary.
The firm engages skilled experts to prepare detailed liability reports where it is necessary to establish negligence.
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