About us - Bowes Legal

Bowes Legal is a boutique law firm founded by Jane Bowes when it became apparent that injured people, particularly in her area of Central Queensland deserved fairer, higher quality legal representation at an affordable cost.

“Injured people are already vulnerable enough; Law firms should not be charging exorbitant legal fees for a service that can be provided at a fraction of the cost… by a more experienced lawyer.”

Locals are moving away from big firms and looking for better value for money, a personalised service, experienced lawyers to handle their case from start to end and to be treated like a person, not a number.

As the Director and Principal Lawyer, Jane is genuinely passionate about helping locals achieve better outcomes when they are faced with an uphill battle against large insurance giants. At Bowes legal we specialise in injury claims including but not limited to:

Mining injuries and deaths (Workcover and public liability claims) – Dysart, Grasstree, Jellinbah, Coronado, Goonyella, Peak Downs, Saraji, Curragh, Byerwen (to name a few)
Heavy industry injuries and deaths (Workcover and public liability claims) – Rockhampton, Gladstone, Biloela, Callide
Meatworks injuries – overuse injuries, over period of time injuries and specific incidents
Hospital worker injuries - overuse injuries, over period of time injuries and specific incidents
Motor vehicle and motor bike accidents (CTP and Nominal Defendant Claims)
Cycling accidents (Public liability and CTP claims)
Shopping centre trips, slips and falls (public liability claims)
Psychiatric injury claims

The Bowes Legal Difference

You will never feel like another number,
you will become one of the family.

At Bowes Legal only highly experienced lawyers work on files and our clients will only be charged a fair and reasonable fee for the legal services. This sets us apart from our larger competitors.

Our fees are capped at 30% so our clients will never have bill shock at the completion of the matter. Many personal injury law firms charge clients up to 50% (the 50/50 rule). These firms also charge uplift fees of 25% as well as care and consideration fees of 30% on top of legal fees resulting in exorbitant legal fees for an injured client (that is an extra 55% on top of their bill). This is something that does not sit well with us at Bowes Legal.

The 50/50 rule applies to all personal injuries cases in Queensland and we will always comply with this rule. The difference between us and our competitors is, we will always ensure you get more in your hand than we charge in legal fees. We don’t split hairs here, we ensure you will always get the biggest share. Regardless, our fees are capped at 30% so you will always end up better off at Bowes Legal.

We are here to make a genuine difference in the lives of our clients, to provide the best possible legal services at fair and reasonable prices.

At Bowes Legal, we are practicing personal injury law, but ethically, with a conscience and a vision to improve the standard, that’s the difference. We were founded for the people, not the Partners.

The law should be accessible to all, not just those who can afford it.

Who We Are

Driven to provide access to justice
to people from all walks of life,
not just large, powerful corporations.

Jane is the Principal Lawyer, Director and founder of Bowes Legal in Rockhampton, Queensland. With over a decade of experience in specialising in personal injuries and insurance claims, Jane is highly experienced in dealing with complex legal problems. Jane is a tenacious fighter and advocate for her clients who never gives up despite how dire the situation may be.

Jane has a proven track record in the field of personal injuries law and because of this the majority of her clients come to her through word of mouth. Jane has been faced with an array of challenging cases on behalf of injured clients, many where insurers have refused to pay a cent. Jane has taken these cases through the courts system and secured favourable outcomes for her clients that have exceeded their expectations.

Jane’s upfront and honest approach to your case means you are never left in the dark and you will understand the legal jargon. She is a fierce litigator and will not shy away from a fight with an insurer who is denying your claim. Jane is able to tactically use the law to reach the best outcomes for clients, whether that is before the courts or in mediation.

Having worked for both individuals as well as large corporate insurers, Jane is able to strategically build her clients case with their bests interests at the forefront. Jane is driven to provide access to justice to people from all walks of life, not just large, powerful corporations.

Jane has appeared for both Plaintiffs and insurers in personal injury trials and coronial inquests in Queensland’s District and Supreme courts.