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Benjamin Pretty

Drawn to legal studies from a young age, Ben enjoys the challenging dynamic that being a lawyer represents, and the ever-changing nature of the field. He finds Personal Injury a particularly rewarding area of law given the opportunity to assist people who are experiencing difficult periods in their lives, to claim the compensation they deserve and look to a brighter future.

Ben transitioned from Trainee Lawyer to Lawyer in 2022, and on to Associate in 2025 with Henry Carus + Associates. Ambitious in his nature, he wishes to further develop his legal knowledge to become a better legal practitioner, with a view to one day studying for the bar to become a Barrister.

When not focusing on his clients, Ben will likely be participating in sports – competing as a player and an assistant coach of a Senior Football Team in his local Australian Rules Football (AFL) league during winter and playing tennis in summer. He is also an avid supporter of the Geelong “Cats” Football Club, showcasing his deep connection to the community.

Legal Career History

February 2025 – Present
Henry Carus + Associates
Associate
Melbourne, Australia

November 2022 – Present
Henry Carus + Associates
Lawyer
Melbourne, Australia

August 2021 – November 2022
Henry Carus + Associates
Trainee Lawyer
Melbourne, Australia

August 2020 – August 2021
Henry Carus + Associates
Law Graduate
Melbourne, Australia

June 2018- August 2018
Svenson’s Barristers List
Student / Intern
Melbourne, Australia

February 2017 – July 2017
Villamanta Disability Rights Legal Service
Student / Intern
Geelong, Australia

Qualifications / Accomplishments / Accreditations

  • Bachelor of Laws – Deakin University 
  • Equity and Opportunities Officer  – Deakin Law Students Society 
  • DUX of English and Physical Education at FCJ College. 
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Success Stories

Dorothea was walking through a shopping centre when she suddenly slipped in a small puddle of hand sanitizer, which caused her to fall heavily onto her outstretched arm and her hip. Dorothea suffered multiple fractures in her wrist as a result of the fall and was taken via ambulance to the nearest hospital. Following her accident, Dorothea reached out to the manager of the shopping centre to see if they...

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Our client, Jane, was excited to begin her university studies and had secured a casual job at a fast-food restaurant prior to starting classes. Unfortunately, during her employment, she sustained a serious back injury caused by poor work practices and repetitive heavy lifting. Despite her injury, Jane pursued conservative treatment and attempted to continue with her daily activities, including her passion for horse riding. However, the pain persisted, significantly affecting...

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Prior to his accident our client John was a keen cyclist and enjoyed riding his bike. He would cycle around 30km prior to work, energising him for the day ahead. John was a young gentleman with an active social life and a busy lifestyle. In September 2020, John was struck by a car at roundabout causing injury to his hip and lower back. It impacted all aspects of his life...

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Our client Rob came to us shortly after he was involved in a multi-vehicle, high speed collision involving a stolen car that caused mayhem before the occupants fled the scene. Rob suffered multiple rib and spinal fractures and was really struggling to get adequate support coordinated between the hospital and the TAC so he could recover properly at home. We didn’t hesitate to begin working for Rob immediately, helping him...

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Robert reached out to our office after suffering a significant fall at a train station, resulting in severe injuries. The accident left him in need of multiple surgeries and extended medical treatment. During this challenging time, Robert was primarily focused on his health and recovery. As such, he was looking for legal professionals who could manage the complexities of his case on his behalf. We were more than happy to...

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Connie was attending to her grocery shopping at her local supermarket, when she accidentally stepped on a piece of lettuce, causing her to slip and fall heavily. As a result, Connie suffered from a number of injuries and found that she was experiencing increasing pain. Being largely unaware of her rights and hoping to find a simple resolution to the matter, Connie initially reached out to the supermarket to ask...

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Alexandra was leaving a church service when the driver of a car in the car park accidentally reversed over her, leaving her with severe and permanent injuries to her leg, ankle and foot. After being released from hospital, Alexandra was stuck at home, unable to move and in a substantial amount of pain. It was there in her home whilst she was incapacitated in her favourite chair, that Alexandra saw...

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Jane is a caring mother and grandmother. At the time of her workplace accident, she was also a passionate aged-care worker committed to helping her clients. While assisting with bed linen in a client’s home, she sustained severe spinal injuries, which were only worsened by multiple surgeries. Jane's injuries left her unable to continue her previous activities, and she now requires daily care from her son and husband. Jane came...

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Christian initially called our offices from a hospital bed, as he was in desperate need of assistance after suffering severe injuries to his leg in a motorcycle accident. Our client had been riding his motorbike when another driver in a car turned directly into him, resulting in serious injuries to Christian’s leg. Prior to the accident, Christian was a very active person, who thrived on a lifestyle of attending and...

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Samim worked for a childcare centre for nearly 10 years and the repetitive heavy lifting of children and changing nappies caused her to tear a muscle in her left shoulder along with damage to her spine. Her injuries took a toll on her, and she developed a severe psychiatric condition. Having not been provided with the correct manual handling training and the correct equipment, her pain was getting worse and...

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