Personal injury lawyers in Melbourne
First, the 5 firms we picked in Melbourne, with the reason for each. Then every other firm in the area, so you can compare. Whether a firm suits your situation is something to check with the firm directly.
- Firms we picked
- 5
- Picks last checked
- 1 October 2026
How we pick
Every firm in our picks meets all four. Picks are not for sale.
- An office in the cityThe firm has an office in the city.
- A page for this area of lawIt has a dedicated page for this area of law on its own website.
- An active ABNIt has an active ABN, which we check on ABN Lookup (abr.business.gov.au).
- A merit signal we can citeIt has at least one merit signal we can point to: a Doyle's Guide listing for this area and state, a law society accredited specialist in this area, a Google rating of 4.5 or above from 50 or more reviews, or a notable reported case or recognised award.
What “our picks” means
These are our picks, which means our opinion, not a ranking and not a guarantee. We explain the reason for each pick and link to the evidence we used. Picks are not for sale. If a firm ever pays to be listed, it appears in a separate slot labelled Sponsored and is never counted among our picks.
Our picks
This is our opinion: firms that meet every criterion above. It is not a ranking, and the Google rating beside a firm is Google’s, not part of why we picked it.
Maurice Blackburn provides legal services in work and road injuries, medical injuries, employment law, class actions, wills and related areas across Australia. It has been helping and guiding clients for over 100 years.
What the firm says it handles
- Work injuries
- Road injuries
- Medical injuries
- Unfair dismissal
- Employment contract
- Workplace bullying
Why we picked it
A large national plaintiff firm that Doyle's Guide puts in the First Tier for both road-accident (TAC) and work-injury claims in Victoria.
- Doyle's Guide 2026: First Tier motor vehicle accident compensation law firm (plaintiff), Victoria (opens in a new tab)
- Doyle's Guide 2026: First Tier work injury compensation law firm (plaintiff), Victoria (opens in a new tab)
- Doyle's Guide 2026: Lachlan Fitch listed Preeminent, work injury (plaintiff), Victoria (opens in a new tab)
- Office
- Level 21, 380 La Trobe Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- Fees, as the firm lists them
- Free first consultation · Fixed fees · No win, no fee
- Languages besides English
- Also speaks Italian, Arabic, Persian, Chinese, Vietnamese, Spanish, Greek
Their practice pageDetails checked 1 October 2026
Slater and Gordon Lawyers
Melbourne CBDWhy we picked it
A large national firm that Doyle's Guide puts in the First Tier for both road-accident and work-injury claims in Victoria, with Rod Matthews ranked Preeminent.
- Doyle's Guide 2026: First Tier motor vehicle accident compensation law firm (plaintiff), Victoria (opens in a new tab)
- Doyle's Guide 2026: First Tier work injury compensation law firm (plaintiff), Victoria (opens in a new tab)
- Doyle's Guide 2026: Rod Matthews (Slater & Gordon) listed Preeminent, motor vehicle and work injury (plaintiff), Victoria (opens in a new tab)
- Office
- Level 35, 530 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Their practice pageDetails checked 1 October 2026
Burt & Davies is a Melbourne law firm specialising in transport accident (TAC) claims and provides legal assistance to seriously injured transport accident victims. The firm was founded by Peter Burt and Clara Davies and has acted for clients for the past 20 plus years.
What the firm says it handles
- TAC common law claims
- Lump sum impairment claims
- Serious injury claims
- Car accidents
- Motorbike accidents
- Cyclist injuries
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- Pedestrian injuries
Why we picked it
A small Melbourne firm that acts only on TAC (transport accident) claims, which Doyle's Guide puts in the First Tier, with Clara Davies ranked Preeminent.
- Office
- Level 2, 451 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- Fees, as the firm lists them
- Free first consultation · No win, no fee
Their practice pageDetails checked 1 October 2026
Zaparas Lawyers is a Victorian personal injury and compensation firm. It helps Victorians with WorkCover, TAC, public liability, occupational disease and superannuation/TPD claims. The firm is family-run and describes a team of 200+ legal professionals.
What the firm says it handles
- WorkCover claims
- TAC (road accident) claims
- Public liability claims
- Occupational disease claims
- Superannuation & TPD claims
Why we picked it
A Victorian family-run injury firm that Doyle's Guide puts in the First Tier for both road-accident and work-injury claims, with Peter Zaparas ranked Preeminent in both.
- Doyle's Guide 2026: First Tier motor vehicle accident compensation law firm (plaintiff), Victoria (opens in a new tab)
- Doyle's Guide 2026: First Tier work injury compensation law firm (plaintiff), Victoria (opens in a new tab)
- Doyle's Guide 2026: Peter Zaparas listed Preeminent, motor vehicle and work injury (plaintiff), Victoria (opens in a new tab)
- Office
- 3 Chester Street, Oakleigh VIC 3166
- Fees, as the firm lists them
- Free first consultation · No win, no fee
- Languages besides English
- Also speaks Chinese, Vietnamese, Hindi
Their practice pageDetails checked 1 October 2026
Arnold Thomas & Becker is a personal injury law firm based in Melbourne that advises and represents injured people across Victoria. It provides compensation law services, including workplace and transport accident claims.
What the firm says it handles
- Workers compensation
- Transport accidents
- Sexual abuse
- Public place injury
- Medical negligence
- Superannuation
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- Asbestos claims
Why we picked it
A Melbourne injury firm that Doyle's Guide places in the Second Tier for both road-accident and work-injury claims, with Jodie Harris ranked Leading for road accidents.
- Doyle's Guide 2026: Second Tier motor vehicle accident compensation law firm (plaintiff), Victoria (opens in a new tab)
- Doyle's Guide 2026: Second Tier work injury compensation law firm (plaintiff), Victoria (opens in a new tab)
- Doyle's Guide 2026: Jodie Harris (Arnold Thomas & Becker) listed Leading, motor vehicle accident compensation (plaintiff), Victoria (opens in a new tab)
- Office
- 573-577 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- Fees, as the firm lists them
- Free first consultation · No win, no fee
Their practice pageDetails checked 1 October 2026
If cost is the problem: free legal help
- Victoria Legal Aid
Free legal information and help finding assistance for Victorians (eligibility applies for casework).
1300 792 387
- Federation of Community Legal Centres (Victoria)
Directory of free community legal centres across Victoria; find the one nearest you.
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When you need a personal injury lawyer
Situations where people commonly speak to a personal injury lawyer:
- You were injured at work, on the road or in a public place and are thinking about a claim.
- An insurer has disputed or denied a claim after an injury.
- You think a medical treatment went wrong. Time limits can apply to injury claims, so people often speak to a lawyer early.
Questions about personal injury lawyers in Melbourne
- How does Zoe pick personal injury lawyers in Melbourne?
- Every firm in our picks meets all of these. The firm has an office in the city. It has a dedicated page for this area of law on its own website. It has an active ABN, which we check on ABN Lookup (abr.business.gov.au). It has at least one merit signal we can point to: a Doyle's Guide listing for this area and state, a law society accredited specialist in this area, a Google rating of 4.5 or above from 50 or more reviews, or a notable reported case or recognised award. These are our picks, which means our opinion, not a ranking and not a guarantee. We explain the reason for each pick and link to the evidence we used.
- Are these lawyers paid to be listed?
- No. Picks are not for sale. If a firm ever pays to be listed, it appears in a separate slot labelled Sponsored and is never counted among our picks.
- What does personal injury law cover?
- Claims after an injury at work, on the road, in a public place or through medical treatment, including disputes with insurers. This is general information, not legal advice about your situation.
- When do people speak to a personal injury lawyer?
- Situations where people commonly speak to a personal injury lawyer: You were injured at work, on the road or in a public place and are thinking about a claim; An insurer has disputed or denied a claim after an injury; You think a medical treatment went wrong. Time limits can apply to injury claims, so people often speak to a lawyer early. This is general information about common situations, not advice about yours.
- Are there free options for personal injury matters in Melbourne?
- Yes. If cost is the problem, this page lists Victoria Legal Aid and Federation of Community Legal Centres (Victoria) under free options.
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