5 Best Personal Injury Lawyers in Melbourne
Updated 22 September 2026 · How we rank law firms
Compare the 5 highest-rated personal injury lawyers in Melbourne, ranked by Google rating across 737 client reviews (average 4.9 stars). Personal injury claims in Melbourne over $100,000 are heard by the County Court of Victoria at 250 William Street, which has no upper monetary limit for personal injury claims. A transport accident claim must be lodged with the TAC within one year of the accident.
Best personal injury lawyers in Melbourne
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Arnold Dallas McPherson Editor's pick
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TAC Lawyers Editor's pick
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Burn City Legal
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Longton Compensation Lawyers | Melbourne
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Saundh, Singh & Smith Lawyers
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LHD Lawyers Melbourne
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Polaris Lawyers
4.81score
Editor's picks are chosen by our editors and labelled; the firms below them are ordered by score. Source: Google Maps business listings for “personal injury lawyer melbourne”, checked 22 September 2026. Ordered by a review-weighted rating. How we rank law firms
Standouts among personal injury lawyers in Melbourne
Highest weighted score
Burn City Legal: 5.0 stars from 97 reviews.
Most reviewed
Saundh, Singh & Smith Lawyers: 226 Google reviews, rated 4.9.
Highest rated with 100+ reviews
Saundh, Singh & Smith Lawyers: 4.9 stars from 226 reviews.
Where are personal injury claims heard in Melbourne?
The Magistrates' Court hears civil claims up to $100,000. The County Court's Common Law Division hears larger damages claims and has dedicated lists, including the Serious Injury Applications List, the Medical List and the WorkCover List. The Supreme Court of Victoria also hears major personal injury claims.
What Victoria-specific rules apply?
Negligence claims in Victoria are governed by the Wrongs Act 1958 (Vic). Under section 27D of the Limitation of Actions Act 1958 (Vic), proceedings must start within 3 years from the date the claim is discoverable, or 12 years from the act or omission, whichever ends first. Road injuries are covered by the Transport Accident Commission under the Transport Accident Act 1986 (Vic), and work injuries by the WorkSafe Victoria scheme.
How much does a personal injury lawyer cost in Melbourne?
Fees for personal injury lawyers in Melbourne depend on the matter, the lawyer's seniority and the fee model (hourly, fixed fee or conditional). Before any work starts, a law firm must disclose its costs in writing when they are likely to exceed the disclosure threshold. See How Much Does a Lawyer Cost in Australia? for typical ranges and fee models.
Melbourne personal injury FAQs
How long do I have to claim with the TAC in Victoria?
A TAC claim must be made within one year of the transport accident or of the injury first appearing. The TAC can accept a claim made within three years if there are reasonable grounds for the delay.
How long do I have to sue for personal injury in Victoria?
A personal injury proceeding in Victoria must be started within 3 years from when the claim is discoverable, or within 12 years of the act or omission, whichever period ends first. Different rules apply to people under a disability.
Which Melbourne court list hears serious injury applications?
The County Court's Serious Injury Applications List hears applications for leave to sue for damages where a statutory 'serious injury' test applies, such as in TAC and WorkSafe matters. It sits within the Common Law Division at 250 William Street.
