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Michael Constable

Michael joined Henry Carus + Associates in 2014 as a trainee lawyer. As a long-term staff member, he truly understands the core values of our firm which focus on personal service and maximising outcomes for clients.

Michael holds an Arts degree from the University of Melbourne and a Law degree from LaTrobe University.

Since leaving university, he has worked exclusively in personal injury and in June 2019 Michael admitted as a lawyer. His experience ranges across TAC, VWA and Public Liability matters, with an emphasis on his TAC portfolio.

He is responsible for statutory benefits disputes, serious injury applications and common law damages claims from VCAT and the Magistrates Court, through to the County and Supreme Courts.

Michael has represented a number of clients who have sustained catastrophic injuries in transport accidents, as well as minors or people with a disability who are represented by litigation guardians. These claims can be challenging and delicate to manage, but his experience allows him to handle them with confidence.

Outside of work Michael enjoys playing piano and heading out for a hit of tennis whenever the Melbourne weather allows.

Legal Career History

November 2019 – Present
Henry Carus + Associates
Senior Associate

June 2019 – November 2019
Henry Carus + Associates
Lawyer

Sep 2014 – June 2019
Henry Carus + Associates
Trainee Lawyer

May 2014 – May 2014
Slater & Gordon
Legal Assistant

Feb 2014 – Apr 2014
Slater & Gordon
New Client Services Consultant

Professional Qualifications

  • 2013 Bachelor of Laws, La Trobe University, Melbourne
  • 2010 Bachelor of Arts, University of Melbourne, Melbourne

Professional Associations

  • The University of Melbourne Alumni
  • La Trobe University Alumni
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Success Stories

Betty lives in retirement in Rosebud Victoria, some distance from our offices, but when she called looking for assistance, our Henry Carus went out to see her personally. Betty had a fall at a nearby large supermarket and suffered serious injuries. Aside from her own challenges, her injuries were affecting her ability to tend to her husband, who suffered a number of aged related medical conditions. After meeting with Betty,...

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Paul came to us after suffering a serious injury to his knee while holidaying on a houseboat on the Murray River.  His knee was injured when the houseboat decking gave way from under him, resulting in his leg falling through a hole.  The decking had broken previously during the same charter and the houseboat owner took no action, allowing Paul and his friends to continue to use the houseboat. After...

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David was a hardworking man employed as a delivery driver who unfortunately sustained injuries to his hand in the course of his employment. On the date of his accident he parked his truck on the premises of the Defendant to make a delivery. He had been there many times, and the normal process was for the Defendant’s forklift to remove the pallets of goods from his truck. That so occurred but in the process of...

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John had just found a job as a curtains and blinds installer. He loved it and he was doing a great job. However he was not provided with just after a few weeks, he had an unfortunate accident. That day, he was at a customer’s house, installing some blinds upstairs. He then went down a set of narrow stairs, carrying his work ladder in front of him. His work ladder...

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Jin Chuan Deng is a 83 year old man who was enjoying his retirement life with his wife. On the evening of his accident, he had been playing some Mah-Jong at his neighbour’s house. On his way home, he was crossing a small road. He was just a few steps away from the kerb when he was struck by a car. The driver did not even brake, stop, or render...

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Ian contacted our office after suffering from a severe psychiatric injury at work. Due to the severity of his injury he has been unable to return to any work. Ian’s claim was complicated but we were able to assist him through the process and achieve a settlement for Pain and Suffering and Pecuniary loss without having to go to court. Here is what Ian had to say about his experience...

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Lorraine came to us after tripping on the tarmac at Brisbane Airport as she was boarding an airplane. She sustained a painful knee injury which caused her distress and pain. Unaware of her legal rights, Lorraine approached our firm regarding any entitlements to compensation. Accidents which occur in flight, boarding or disembarking from a plane are unusual claims. Such claims are governed by legislation and procedures many lawyers are not...

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David was a motorcyclist injured in Queensland. He was riding his Victorian registered motorcycle when a car turned right and struck him on the side. He suffered extensive injuries to his right lower leg and fought hard to save the lower leg from being amputated. David worked in his family business as a caretaker and general handyman for various investment properties. He was a hands-on man, who loved his motorcycle...

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Caiying was a pedestrian who was struck by a passing car and injured while crossing the road in 2013. At that time she was 83 years old and was already having early signs of Alzheimer's Disease. Witnesses to her accident indicated she was solely responsible for walking out in front of the car that hit her. She sustained multiple serious injuries and spent an extensive period of time in hospital...

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Prior to his transport accident Alan worked on a part time basis at two different positions. One as a school sports teacher and the other on an administrative basis in a family business. Alan was involved in sports his whole life to the point where he also had some professional experience. Suffice to say he loved his work and was still regularly involved in various sporting activities with his peers....

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Published Articles
Testing the limits of drivers’ duty of care

Michael Constable

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July 10, 2016

Most people have some idea of what the phrase ‘duty of care’ means. In the world of the TAC, motorists […]

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The Concept of Contributory Negligence

Michael Constable

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July 1, 2016

The circumstances around an accident can often be complicated. Whether it be in a motor vehicle accident, during work or […]

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What Sort of Compensation Can I Get For Whiplash After a Car Accident?

Michael Constable

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May 26, 2016

What is Whiplash? Whiplash is an injury to the neck involving a strain of the muscles and structures around the […]

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