8 best personal injury lawyers in Bundaberg and the Fraser Coast (2026)
On our October 2026 scoring, the best personal injury lawyers in Bundaberg and the Fraser Coast are Maurice Blackburn, Shine Lawyers and Murphy’s Law Accident Lawyers. We score all 13 firms on the same public records, not case results. Of these, 7 have a QLS Accredited Specialist and 10 appear in Doyle’s Guide 2025 or 2026. No firm pays to rank.
Written and fact-checked by Marshall Fenech, Editor. Firm facts checked 20 October 2026. How we rank firms.
At a glance
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Firms ranked, top 8 listed |
13 |
|---|---|
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With a QLS Accredited Specialist |
7 |
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In Doyle’s Guide 2025 or 2026 |
10 |
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Highest score |
97/100 |
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Average Google rating(13 rated) |
4.6★ |
Facts checked 20 Oct 2026.
The 8 best personal injury lawyers in Bundaberg and the Fraser Coast, ranked
1 Maurice Blackburn
97/100Regional and remote Queensland access. 16 QLD offices including Mackay, Gladstone and Gympie, plus Mount Isa by appointment.
- Has QLS Specialist
- Doyle's Leading
How Maurice Blackburn scores 97
| Has a QLS Accredited Specialist | Michelle James + 4 more | 25/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Doyle's Guide 2025/2026 | Leading 2026 | 20/20 |
| Google rating | 4.7★ (373 reviews) | 17/20 |
| Published fee terms | Published on the firm's website | 15/15 |
| Claim types offered | 8 of 8 | 10/10 |
| Queensland office network | 10 regions | 10/10 |
2 Shine Lawyers
94/100Statewide office coverage. 25 Queensland locations listed, from Cairns and Townsville to Toowoomba and the Gold Coast.
- Has QLS Specialist
- Doyle's Leading
How Shine Lawyers scores 94
| Has a QLS Accredited Specialist | Jodie Willey | 25/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Doyle's Guide 2025/2026 | Leading 2026 | 20/20 |
| Google rating | 4.5★ (195 reviews) | 15/20 |
| Published fee terms | Published on the firm's website | 15/15 |
| Claim types offered | 7 of 8 | 9/10 |
| Queensland office network | 9 regions | 10/10 |
3 Murphy’s Law Accident Lawyers
92/100Brisbane northside claims handled by two QLS Accredited Specialists, with Doyle's 'Leading' MVA firm ranking 2025–26
- Has QLS Specialist
- Doyle's Leading
How Murphy’s Law Accident Lawyers scores 92
| Has a QLS Accredited Specialist | Christopher + 1 more | 25/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Doyle's Guide 2025/2026 | Leading 2026 | 20/20 |
| Google rating | 5.0★ (142 reviews) | 18/20 |
| Published fee terms | Published on the firm's website | 15/15 |
| Claim types offered | 7 of 8 | 9/10 |
| Queensland office network | 2 regions | 5/10 |
4 East Coast Injury Lawyers
88/100Personal injury claims led by three QLS Accredited Specialists, with a 30% fee cap and no uplift fee
- Has QLS Specialist
- Doyle's Recommended
How East Coast Injury Lawyers scores 88
| Has a QLS Accredited Specialist | Sean Delpopolo, Helen Ashton, Prue Prescott | 25/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Doyle's Guide 2025/2026 | Recommended 2026 | 12/20 |
| Google rating | 4.9★ (161 reviews) | 18/20 |
| Published fee terms | Published on the firm's website | 15/15 |
| Claim types offered | 6 of 8 | 8/10 |
| Queensland office network | 6 regions | 10/10 |
5 Splatt Lawyers
86/100Statewide office network, with ten listed Queensland locations from Cairns to Southport
- Has QLS Specialist
- Doyle's Recommended
How Splatt Lawyers scores 86
| Has a QLS Accredited Specialist | Kerry Splatt | 25/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Doyle's Guide 2025/2026 | Recommended 2026 | 12/20 |
| Google rating | 4.8★ (295 reviews) | 18/20 |
| Published fee terms | Published on the firm's website | 15/15 |
| Claim types offered | 5 of 8 | 6/10 |
| Queensland office network | 7 regions | 10/10 |
6 Slater and Gordon
69/100Institutional abuse claims. One of two firms in Doyle's 2026 'Leading' tier for Queensland plaintiff abuse claims, with 14 QLD offices.
- Doyle's Leading
- 8 of 8 claim types
How Slater and Gordon scores 69
| Has a QLS Accredited Specialist | None found on the QLS register | 0/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Doyle's Guide 2025/2026 | Leading 2026 | 20/20 |
| Google rating | 4.4★ (137 reviews) | 14/20 |
| Published fee terms | Published on the firm's website | 15/15 |
| Claim types offered | 8 of 8 | 10/10 |
| Queensland office network | 8 regions | 10/10 |
7 Morton & Morton Solicitors
67/100Fraser Coast injury and TPD claims handled by a partner who is a QLS Accredited Specialist, with offices in Maryborough and Hervey Bay
- Has QLS Specialist
- Doyle's Recommended
How Morton & Morton Solicitors scores 67
| Has a QLS Accredited Specialist | Adrian Scott Land | 25/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Doyle's Guide 2025/2026 | Recommended 2026 | 12/20 |
| Google rating | 4.1★ (16 reviews) | 8/20 |
| Published fee terms | Published on the firm's website | 15/15 |
| Claim types offered | 3 of 8 | 4/10 |
| Queensland office network | 1 region | 3/10 |
8 Payne Butler Lang
67/100Bundaberg injury claims handled by a locally based QLS Accredited Specialist in Personal Injuries Law
- Has QLS Specialist
- Doyle's Recommended
How Payne Butler Lang scores 67
| Has a QLS Accredited Specialist | Bruce Dalton | 25/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Doyle's Guide 2025/2026 | Recommended 2026 | 12/20 |
| Google rating | 3.9★ (38 reviews) | 8/20 |
| Published fee terms | Published on the firm's website | 15/15 |
| Claim types offered | 3 of 8 | 4/10 |
| Queensland office network | 1 region | 3/10 |
5 more personal injury lawyers in Bundaberg and the Fraser Coast are in the law firm directory, ranked the same way.
What stands out
How personal injury lawyers in Bundaberg and the Fraser Coast compare with Queensland
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Measure |
Personal injury lawyers in Bundaberg and the Fraser Coast |
All Queensland firms |
|---|---|---|
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Firms with a QLS Accredited Specialist |
54% |
27% |
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Firms in Doyle’s Guide 2025 or 2026 |
77% |
36% |
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Firms that publish their fee terms |
100% |
100% |
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Average score (out of 100) |
70 |
50 |
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Average score of the top 10 |
78 |
91 |
About Bundaberg and the Fraser Coast
The Bundaberg and Fraser Coast (Wide Bay Burnett) region spans Gympie, the Fraser Coast (Hervey Bay and Maryborough), Bundaberg and the North and South Burnett. According to the Queensland Government, more than 80% of the region’s population lives in urban centres, and tourism and horticulture are key industries. The Queensland Government groups Bundaberg and Fraser Coast as one region with these urban centres: Gympie, Fraser Coast, Hervey Bay, Maryborough, Bundaberg, North Burnett, South Burnett. Population: 302,105. Postcodes: 4477, 4570–4571, 4580–4613, 4615, 4620–4674.
Local councils: Gympie Regional Council, Fraser Coast Regional Council, Bundaberg Regional Council, North Burnett Regional Council, South Burnett Regional Council. Magistrates courthouses in the region include Gympie Magistrates Court, Hervey Bay Magistrates Court, Maryborough Magistrates Court, Bundaberg Magistrates Court, Gayndah Magistrates Court, Kingaroy Magistrates Court. Most personal injury claims start with pre-court notice steps. Claims that reach court are heard in the Magistrates, District or Supreme Court depending on their value.
Source: Bundaberg and Fraser Coast (Queensland Government), checked 20 October 2026.
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Every firm is scored out of 100 on public records: QLS specialist accreditation (25), Doyle’s Guide (20), Google rating (20), published fee terms (15), claim types (10) and Queensland offices (10). Firms can’t pay for a place.
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Top 3 Personal Injury Lawyers in Bundaberg and the Fraser Coast, compared side by side
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| Fact | Maurice Blackburn | Shine Lawyers | Murphy’s Law Accident Lawyers |
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| Score (out of 100) | 97/100 | 94/100 | 92/100 |
| Best for | Regional and remote Queensland access. 16 QLD offices including Mackay, Gladstone and Gympie, plus Mount Isa by appointment. | Statewide office coverage. 25 Queensland locations listed, from Cairns and Townsville to Toowoomba and the Gold Coast. | Brisbane northside claims handled by two QLS Accredited Specialists, with Doyle's 'Leading' MVA firm ranking 2025–26 |
| Has a QLS Accredited Specialist | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Published fee terms | No Win, No Fee cost agreements are offered in practice areas including road, work and public place injury, med…No Win, No Fee cost agreements are offered in practice areas including road, work and public place injury, medical negligence, abuse, superannuation and dust diseases, 'only when we believe your case is reasonably likely to be successful'. No Win, No Fee covers professional fees only. 'In most cases' disbursements such as court filing fees or medical reports 'must be paid whether you win or lose', except in class actions and dust disease matters where disbursements are payable only if successful. A written estimate and Costs Agreement are provided before work starts. Free claim check offered. | Shine says it provides 'the majority of our services on a No Win, No Fee* basis' (conditions apply). Legal fee…Shine says it provides 'the majority of our services on a No Win, No Fee* basis' (conditions apply). Legal fees are charged only if the case is won and compensation is received. If the case is unsuccessful, no legal fees are payable. The client 'may need to pay for disbursements relevant to your case (e.g. a report by a medical expert)'. Obligation-free initial consultation. No percentage, uplift or 50/50 detail is published on the Brisbane page. | States 'Nothing to pay upfront. We take on the costs of fighting your case including specialist reports and ap…States 'Nothing to pay upfront. We take on the costs of fighting your case including specialist reports and appointments needed and only charge for the work done if we are successful'. Offers a free, no-obligation claim check and a '30 day free-trial period'. Advertises a 'Limit on Max Legal Fees' (amount not stated) and says a client agreement sets out fees. Notes that a client who loses in court may be ordered to pay the insurer's costs. |
| Doyle's Guide | Leading 2026 | Leading 2026 | Leading 2026 |
| Google rating | 4.7 (373) | 4.5 (195) | 5.0 (142) |
| Queensland offices | Brisbane +15 offices | Brisbane +24 offices | Kedron |
| Claim types | 8 of 8 Abuse claims, Car accident (CTP), Dust diseases, Medical negligence, Motorcycle accident, Public liability, TPD & superannuation, Workers compensation | 7 of 8 Abuse claims, Car accident (CTP), Dust diseases, Medical negligence, Public liability, TPD & superannuation, Workers compensation | 7 of 8 Abuse claims, Car accident (CTP), Medical negligence, Motorcycle accident, Public liability, TPD & superannuation, Workers compensation |
| Firm type | National firm | Listed company | Independent Queensland firm |
| Founded | 1919 | 1976 | 2014 |
| Facts checked | 20 October 2026 | 20 October 2026 | 20 October 2026 |
Facts come from each firm’s profile, with sources and check dates. How scores work.
Sources
How firms are scored: how we rank Queensland injury lawyers. Claim deadlines: Queensland claim time limits.