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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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Gwen is a 73-year-old retired Mother and Grandmother who lives in rural Victoria with her husband John. In November 2017, Gwen attended hospital for back pain and difficulty walking. She sought neurological treatment to try ease her symptoms and she opted to have surgery performed. Whilst the first surgery went to plan the second did not and was seen as quiet inappropriate. This ended up being the second of 7...

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Cristina was the driver of the front car in a multi-vehicle pileup on a Melbourne freeway on her way to work Immediately after the accident, she noticed pain in her back, but she did not initially realise just how serious her injuries were Cristina’s injuries were complex and despite her pain and restrictions, her doctors struggled to give her a definitive diagnosis This was used against her, and it was...

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Tekeste Andermeskel came to our office seeking help after being injured in a motor vehicle accident. Tekeste is a highly educated man, who due to circumstances found himself driving a taxi in Melbourne for a living. He was injured when a police vehicle collided into his taxi while taking part in a police chase of another vehicle whose occupants had committed a crime. Tekeste suffered injuries that left him unable...

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Nadia came to our office after a horrible experience at a hairdressing salon. She was an extremely genuine person whom we felt we could assist. We could not believe other law firms had turned her away. We acted for her and obtained her an excellent outcome in compensation. Nadia wrote to us afterwards to say –

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Tony Lee suffered a serious injury to his back in a motor vehicle accident. At the time of his accident he ran an automotive repair shop and took great pride in his work. His customers were both appreciative and loyal. Following the accident, Tony’s ability to do the repair work suffered, but he was fortunate to be able to hire others to do the work while he took on a...

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Adam was referred to our office while still recovering after a major truck accident. He was driving his truck in NSW when the cabin filled with smoke and he lost control of the vehicle. Whilst in hospital he informed us that the truck had just recently been repaired by his employer. We located the truck in a NSW car yard waiting to be sold for salvage and arranged for a...

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Marlene had been taken for a night out in the city by her daughter. As they were trying to leave the car park afterwards, Marlene suffered a serious fall and fractured both of her ankles. She and her husband were unsure if they should worry about trying to get compensation at first, but their costs started to really add up. After speaking with two large firms they felt overwhelmed and...

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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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Ben, a hardworking Carpenter owner-builder, was involved in a motor vehicle accident that caused severe injuries to his lungs, liver as well as multiple fractures to his ribs and pelvis. He came to us seeking our support and guidance to assist him through the process of making a TAC claim.  We resolved his matter in 2016 achieving an excellent outcome for Ben. It would seem the outcome has truly benefited...

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Our client Philip sought our team’s assistance after being involved in a transport accident. Philip’s claim needed significant injury detangling given pre-existing illness. One of the biggest impacts Phillips’s injuries had on his life was losing his ability to work in his chosen profession, which he loved. We assisted Philip throughout the claim process and achieved a settlement to compensate him for his pain and suffering, and past and future...

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