4 personal injury lawyers with offices in Adelaide are listed below, including Andersons Solicitors Adelaide, Duncan Basheer Hannon (DBH) Lawyers, Tindall Gask Bentley Lawyers (TGB) and others. Listings are compiled from public information; practices marked Claimed have confirmed their details with us. Before engaging anyone, confirm their current practising status with the Law Society of South Australia.
Andersons Solicitors Adelaide
- Level 6, 60 Waymouth Street, Adelaide SA 5000
- (08) 8238 6666
- 16 October 2026
Duncan Basheer Hannon (DBH) Lawyers
- 66 Wright Street, Adelaide SA 5000
- (08) 8231 3668
- 16 October 2026
Tindall Gask Bentley Lawyers (TGB)
- 76 Light Square, Adelaide CBD, Adelaide SA 5000
- (08) 8212 1077
- 13 October 2026
Websters Lawyers Adelaide
- Level 5, 114 Flinders Street, Adelaide SA 5000
- (08) 8231 1363
- 16 October 2026
What a personal injury lawyer in Adelaide can help with
Personal injury lawyers act for people injured at work, on the road, in public places or through medical treatment, and for people claiming total and permanent disability (TPD) or income protection insurance. Compensation schemes are State-based, with different insurers, notice periods and thresholds in South Australia.
- Motor vehicle accident (CTP) claims
- Workers compensation and work injury damages
- Public liability claims
- Medical negligence
- TPD and income protection insurance claims through superannuation
- Dust diseases and institutional abuse claims
- Disputes about impairment assessments
Personal Injury in South Australia: what is different
The CTP scheme is run through approved insurers and the Lifetime Support Scheme for serious injuries; work injuries through ReturnToWorkSA. Injury scale values affect what can be claimed.
Questions to ask before you instruct
- Which scheme does my injury fall under, and what notice has to be given now?
- Do you offer a no-win, no-fee arrangement, and exactly what does it cover?
- What percentage of my compensation will go to legal costs, including disbursements?
- Have you run claims against this insurer before?
- How long will the claim realistically take?
Costs and funding
Many personal injury lawyers offer conditional (no-win, no-fee) agreements; read what happens to disbursements and whether an uplift applies. Scheme insurers often pay part of your legal costs if a claim succeeds. Legal Services Commission of South Australia does not generally fund injury compensation claims, but community legal centres can explain which scheme applies. Lawyers must give you costs disclosure under the Legal Practitioners Act 1981 (SA) before or as soon as practicable after starting work.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a time limit?
Generally three years from the date of injury to start court proceedings, but the practical deadlines are much shorter: scheme notices and claim forms in South Australia are often due within months. Get advice early.
What does no-win, no-fee mean?
You pay professional fees only if the claim succeeds. Disbursements such as medical reports may still be payable, and an uplift on fees may apply, so read the costs agreement carefully.
Can I claim TPD through my super?
If your superannuation fund includes TPD insurance and you cannot work in your usual or any suited occupation, you may be able to claim. The insurer’s definition in your policy governs the test.
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