Posted on 24 Jul 2026
How to find the best personal injury lawyers
By Slater and Gordon
When looking for a personal injury lawyer, it’s important you choose an experienced lawyer for your claim. It helps to look at third party websites like Trust Pilot, Product Review and Google Reviews to assess which law firm will work best for your type of claim. There are also review sites where you can check on whether the lawyer assigned to your case has enough experience and a proven track record to get the best outcome for your case. Doyles Guide recognises leading lawyers in Melbourne and across Victoria for the work they do in their practice area.
What to look for when choosing a personal injury lawyer
Many lawyers are knowledgeable in a specific practice area. It’s important to assess law firms on based on different criteria, reading trusted third-party reviews and even browsing through forums like Reddit can help you decide.
Not all firms have Accredited Specialists Lawyers in personal injury claims. While some lawyers may have the claims experience you’re after, it’s not the same as having a network of lawyers, case studies, and clients that back that expertise. When assessing a firm's track record, look beyond what you see on Ads. Consider how long they have specialised in personal injury law, whether they have experience with your type of claim (such as workers' compensation, motor vehicle accidents, medical negligence or public liability), independent client reviews, published case studies, and recognition from respected legal directories such as Doyles Guide. While no lawyer can guarantee an outcome, a strong track record demonstrates experience helping clients navigate similar legal issues.
The legal field is an ever evolving practice area as laws change and reforms pass. It helps if you find a law firm that has a team of lawyers who are up to date and are recognised for their legal work. Look for lawyers who belong to legal firms that are considered experts in their fields, have a law society accreditation or a law institute accreditation, are cited in news, media or other institutions for their legal knowledge. Lawyers often have a website profile and so you can review the work they’ve done. This helps you get familiar with your lawyer before you agree to have them represent you in your claim.
Living with an injury can be difficult and traumatic. There may be types of support that you need that your lawyer isn’t trained to provide. People living and recovering from injuries may have financial and housing issues, lack support in accessing medical care or may be struggling with their mental health. That’s why if you think you’ll need more holistic care, try looking for a law firm that provide support services at no or low cost.
Access to justice shouldn’t have to be costly. “No Win, No Fee” pay structures allow you to pursue your claim without worrying too much about paying expensive legal fees upfront. However, you should still be mindful that there may be costs that you do have to pay upfront like medical exams or court filing fees that are not considered legal fees. Some law firms also display their fees upfront or may disclose how much compensation former clients have received. That’s not always an indication of what you might pay or get in compensation. It’s important to remember that fees vary because each claim is unique.
Best lawyers for personal injury
Our team at Slater and Gordon assist you with compensation claims for personal injury. We are a large national firm experienced in Workers Compensation, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Medical Negligence claims, Public Liability, Asbestos and Silicosis claims, and Superannuation and Disability Insurance.
We also have teams who specialise in Class Actions, and Abuse Law. When it comes to personal injury, trusting a nationally recognised law firm means that you have a support network of lawyers on your case.
Why choose Slater and Gordon as your personal injury lawyers
Slater and Gordon have over 90+ years of experience in compensation claims in Australia. There are offices nation-wide so that we’re easily accessible to you. Slater and Gordon stands out by being the first law firm in Australia to offer free, dedicated social work support services to personal injury clients in crisis. This directly helps injured individuals manage emotional distress, and post-hospital care for additional support as their claim progresses.
Car and road accident claims in Victoria (TAC claims), medical negligence and public liability. Slater and Gordon also have strong practice areas in Abuse law, climate and environment law, class actions, personal injury, superannuation and employment law.
We have lawyers who work in personal injury across Workers Compensation (WorkCover claims), Motor Vehicle Accidents (including pedestrian accidents and other road accidents), Medical Negligence claims, Public Liability, Asbestos and Silicosis (dust diseases) claims, and Superannuation and Disability Insurance. Beyond personal injury claims, we have a holistic approach to your recovery process. At Slater and Gordon, we also provide free social work support services to our personal injury clients in crisis upon referral from a lawyer.
Those support services cover a wide range of issues including emotional distress, financial and housing issues, and difficulty accessing care, treatment or support services post-hospital discharge.
Slater and Gordon does WorkCover and Trade Union compensation. The firm was founded in Melbourne in 1935 specifically to service union workplace entitlements. Slater and Gordon historically worked with Trade Unions to support workers.
Why many Australians choose Slater and Gordon for personal injury claims
Slater and Gordon combine the financial muscle and experience of a massive national firm with local Melbourne roots, a history of inventing the “no win, no fee” model, and unmatched holistic client support.
Personal injury No Win, No Fee lawyers
Slater and Gordon innovated the No Win, No Fee payment arrangement, and we continue to help our clients across Australia on this basis, ensuring you can access legal advice, no matter your financial circumstances. Under this payment arrangement, you won’t pay for our legal work if we don’t win your case. You may still be liable for third party costs and disbursements.
The contents of this blog post are considered accurate as at the date of publication. However the applicable laws may be subject to change, thereby affecting the accuracy of the article. The information contained in this blog post is of a general nature only and is not specific to anyone’s personal circumstances. Please seek legal advice before acting on any of the information contained in this post.