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Henry Carus

With 40 years of experience practising law, Henry Carus is approachable, caring and determined. Going to great lengths to understand his clients’ stories, personal situations, concerns and goals, Henry is able explain their options and the legal process in a simple and easy to understand way. Being able to explain complex legal ideas in such a manner can really help clients to fully understand what is happening throughout the legal process. Over the years, this approach has dramatically changed how an injured person sees the compensation process, shifting the feelings from being lost and out of control, to that of being back in control of their lives which has paved the way to establishing a trusting working relationship. By establishing this trusting working relationship, we are able to achieve our goals, which is not only to win, but also achieve the best possible outcome for our clients.

His approach is not only effective but having been a former New York City Trial lawyer and having acted for several insurance firms in Melbourne Victoria, Henry’s varied work experiences give him a unique insight into each and every aspect of the legal process. This unmatched combination is what ensures excellent outcomes, winning over 98% of cases.

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Legal Career History

2001 – present
Henry Carus + Associates
Principal

1999 – 2001
Ligeti Partners
Partner ( Melbourne )
Clients: HIH Insurance; CIC Insurance; AAMI; City of Melbourne

1995 – 1999
Phillips Fox
Senior Associate ( Melbourne )
Client: TAC; HIH Insurance; CIC Insurance; AAMI; City of Melbourne

1992 – 1994
Henry Carus Esq
Independent Trial Lawyer ( New York )
Clients: Plaintiffs injured in compensation matters

1986 – 1992
Diamond, Paino, Cardo & King
Independant Trial Lawyer ( New York)
Clients: Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.

1984 – 1986
Waxman, Miller & Trautwig
Associate Litigation Lawyer (Barrister and Solicitor) ( New York )
Clients: Plaintiffs injured in compensation matters; AETNA Casualty and Insurance Co.

1983 – 1984
Honourable Burton R. Lifland – Bankruptcy Judge
Student Clerk ( New York )
Matter: Reorganisation of James Manville Co.

Professional Qualifications

  • 2009 Accredited Specialist – Personal Injury Law, Law Institute of Victoria
  • 1998 Accreditation Courses, University of Sydney
  • 1995 Accreditation Courses, University of Melbourne
  • 1980 – 1983 Juris Doctor, St John’s University – New York
  • 1976 – 1980 Bachelor of Arts – Political Science, Manhattan College – New York

Professional Associations

  • Australian Lawyers Alliance
  • American Association for Justice
  • National Trial Lawyers Association (USA)
  • Southern Solicitors Group of Victoria
  • Medico-Legal Society of Victoria
  • Law Institute of Victoria
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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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Published Articles
High-speed crash occurs out front of service station on Tuesday night

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August 15, 2017

According to the Herald Sun, a car may have been travelling at over 100km/h when it slammed into a pole […]

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TAC and Teen Accidents

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November 28, 2016

There has been unfortunately a recent rash of accidents caused by young unlicensed teenagers in Victoria. The TAC (Transport Accident […]

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What Is Income Protection?

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August 30, 2016

Personal income protection policies are generally taken out by individuals seeking some security for their families should they be unable […]

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