7 best personal injury lawyers in Mackay and the Whitsundays (2026)
On our October 2026 scoring, the best personal injury lawyers in Mackay and the Whitsundays are Maurice Blackburn, Shine Lawyers and East Coast Injury Lawyers. We score all 9 firms on the same public records, not case results. Of these, 4 have a QLS Accredited Specialist and 7 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 7 listed |
9 |
|---|---|
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With a QLS Accredited Specialist |
4 |
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In Doyle’s Guide 2025 or 2026 |
7 |
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Highest score |
97/100 |
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Average Google rating(9 rated) |
4.6★ |
Facts checked 20 Oct 2026.
The 7 best personal injury lawyers in Mackay and the Whitsundays, 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 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 |
4 Wallace & Wallace Lawyers
62/100Mackay and Isaac region injury claims led by a QLS Accredited Specialist, including mining accident injuries
- Has QLS Specialist
- 5 of 8 claim types
How Wallace & Wallace Lawyers scores 62
| Has a QLS Accredited Specialist | Brad Shanahan | 25/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Doyle's Guide 2025/2026 | Not listed | 0/20 |
| Google rating | 4.5★ (45 reviews) | 13/20 |
| Published fee terms | Published on the firm's website | 15/15 |
| Claim types offered | 5 of 8 | 6/10 |
| Queensland office network | 1 region | 3/10 |
5 Trilby Misso Lawyers
61/100Wide regional reach. Fourteen listed Queensland offices from Cairns to the Gold Coast, with a fixed-rate, no-uplift fee policy.
- Doyle's Recommended
- 6 of 8 claim types
How Trilby Misso Lawyers scores 61
| Has a QLS Accredited Specialist | None found on the QLS register | 0/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Doyle's Guide 2025/2026 | Recommended 2026 | 12/20 |
| Google rating | 4.8★ (82 reviews) | 16/20 |
| Published fee terms | Published on the firm's website | 15/15 |
| Claim types offered | 6 of 8 | 8/10 |
| Queensland office network | 9 regions | 10/10 |
Fee-conscious claimants. The firm states it charges no uplift or 'care and consideration' fees and uses no litigation lenders.
- Doyle's Recommended
- 5 of 8 claim types
How Fisher Dore Lawyers (Compensation) scores 56
| Has a QLS Accredited Specialist | None found on the QLS register | 0/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Doyle's Guide 2025/2026 | Recommended 2026 | 12/20 |
| Google rating | 4.7★ (119 reviews) | 16/20 |
| Published fee terms | Published on the firm's website | 15/15 |
| Claim types offered | 5 of 8 | 6/10 |
| Queensland office network | 3 regions | 7/10 |
7 Macrossan & Amiet Solicitors
49/100Mackay and Whitsunday injury claims, with offices in Mackay, Proserpine and Cannonvale
- Doyle's Recommended
- 4 of 8 claim types
How Macrossan & Amiet Solicitors scores 49
| Has a QLS Accredited Specialist | None found on the QLS register | 0/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Doyle's Guide 2025/2026 | Recommended 2026 | 12/20 |
| Google rating | 4.1★ (63 reviews) | 10/20 |
| Published fee terms | Published on the firm's website | 15/15 |
| Claim types offered | 4 of 8 | 5/10 |
| Queensland office network | 4 regions | 7/10 |
2 more personal injury lawyers in Mackay and the Whitsundays are in the law firm directory, ranked the same way.
What stands out
How personal injury lawyers in Mackay and the Whitsundays compare with Queensland
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Measure |
Personal injury lawyers in Mackay and the Whitsundays |
All Queensland firms |
|---|---|---|
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Firms with a QLS Accredited Specialist |
44% |
27% |
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Firms in Doyle’s Guide 2025 or 2026 |
78% |
36% |
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Firms that publish their fee terms |
100% |
100% |
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Average score (out of 100) |
67 |
50 |
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Average score of the top 10 |
67 |
91 |
About Mackay and the Whitsundays
The region combines tropical beaches and Great Barrier Reef islands with Mackay’s economy, whose recent growth the page attributes to global demand for sugar cane and resources mined in the west. The Whitsundays emphasise lifestyle, with food production and tourism the largest sectors. The Queensland Government groups Mackay to Whitsunday Islands as one region with these urban centres: Mackay, Proserpine, Airlie Beach. Population: 174,816. Postcodes: 4707, 4721, 4737–4805.
Local councils: Mackay Regional Council, Whitsunday Regional Council. Magistrates courthouses in the region include Mackay Magistrates Court, Proserpine 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: Mackay to Whitsunday Islands (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 Mackay and the Whitsundays, compared side by side
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| Fact | Maurice Blackburn | Shine Lawyers | East Coast Injury Lawyers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score (out of 100) | 97/100 | 94/100 | 88/100 |
| 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. | Personal injury claims led by three QLS Accredited Specialists, with a 30% fee cap and no uplift fee |
| 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. | No win no fee on all personal injury claims the firm considers to have reasonable prospects. No fees or outlay…No win no fee on all personal injury claims the firm considers to have reasonable prospects. No fees or outlays are charged if there is no payout. Professional fees are capped at 30% (excl GST), with no uplift fee. The firm pays disbursements upfront and is reimbursed from settlement. No litigation lending/disbursement funding and no interest on disbursements. Free initial advice. |
| Doyle's Guide | Leading 2026 | Leading 2026 | Recommended 2026 |
| Google rating | 4.7 (373) | 4.5 (195) | 4.9 (161) |
| Queensland offices | Brisbane +15 offices | Brisbane +24 offices | Robina +9 offices |
| 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 | 6 of 8 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 | 2004 |
| 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.