Maurice Blackburn Lawyers is Australia’s leading plaintiff and social justice law firm. We have built a reputation on the unwavering belief that the law should serve everyone, not just those who can afford it. For more than 100 years, Maurice Blackburn has had a proud history that includes the 40-hour workweek, the largest and most significant class action settlement in Australian history for the Black Saturday bushfires, protecting women and children on Manus Island and Nauru, and defending underpaid 7-Eleven employees. With over 1,100 employees across 33 offices in Australia, our staff are empathetic, genuine and tenacious. We leave no stone unturned to win a case. So far, we have helped over 500,000 Australians seek justice. Like our clients, our lawyers come from all kinds of backgrounds and have various experiences and expertise. All employees have the opportunity to participate in multiple firm-based committees, including the Women's Law Section, Indigenous, Diversity, Social Justice and Sustainability committees. The firm is committed to ensure all employees have a work-life balance, and as a result, we have developed an award-winning Health and Wellbeing Program. A career at Maurice Blackburn is like no other.
If you've been injured or become ill because of the actions or negligence of someone else, you may be able to make a claim for personal injury compensation.
Our personal injury lawyers have extensive experience handling various types of personal injury claims. We offer an obligation-free initial consultation with our lawyers to help you determine if there is a personal injury claim you could pursue. We will guide you through the entire personal injury claim process and ensure you received what you're entitled to.
If you have suffered a personal injury at work or if your mental health has been affected by your work, we can help you make a claim for workers' compensation.
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If you've been injured in an accident involving a vehicle, we can help you make a compensation claim. We can also help you make a claim if someone you were dependent on is fatally injured in a vehicle accident.
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If you're a survivor of sexual or physical abuse at an institution like a school or church, we're here to support you and help you get the justice you deserve.
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If you've been injured or suffered psychological harm as a result of negligent treatment from your medical provider, we can help you make a medical negligence claim.
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If you suffer from an illness caused by work, or have a pre-existing illness that became worse due to work, we can help you with industrial disease compensation claims.
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If you've been injured in a public place such as a sports field, park or store because of someone else, you may be able to make a public liability claim.
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If you can't work due to injury or illness, we can check which super benefits you're eligible for and help you with superannuation claims.
If you need to make a Will, dispute a Will, or plan what happens to your assets after you have passed, our expert wills and estate lawyers are here to help.
We're recognised nationally as Australia's leading employment law practice for employees. If you've experienced any wrongdoing in the workplace, we're here to fight for you.
Our dedicated insurance claims legal team will help you lodge and negotiate insurance claims or dispute rejected claims, to ensure you receive your full benefits when you need them the most.
It can come as a shock when your insurer uses the fine print to knock back your claim. Unreasonably delaying or declining claims can cause stress and hardship.
Taking on a well-resourced insurance company can be daunting. But, with an expert insurance lawyer by your side, it doesn’t have to be. Insurance companies know that Maurice Blackburn will hold them to account if they unreasonably deny or delay your claim. You will have our support and guidance every step of the way. We can help you:
