Michael Constable
|July 10, 2016
Most people have some idea of what the phrase ‘duty of care’ means. In the world of the TAC, motorists […]
Read More >>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.
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
Mary came to see us after suffering an injury at the residential aged care facility where she resides. She slipped and fell on a puddle of water in the carpark, suffering a significant injury to her right knee, requiring an operation. Mary was previously very fit and active for her age, and her quality of life greatly suffered after the fall. Our investigations revealed that there had been an issue...
Read Success Story »Erika had a fall whilst in hospital. After a significant period of rehab, due to the injuries from the fall, she sought legal advice from another legal firm about bringing a claim against the hospital. Initially she was told the law firm would assist her, but then they advised they did not think she could prove her claim. Erika could not understand this advice and came to us for a...
Read Success Story »Mick and Anne Hiom reside in the UK and whilst on a motorcycle holiday in Australia, riding from Sydney to Perth were involved in a serious collision on the Great Ocean Road. A truck turned right immediately in front of them causing them to T Bone the vehicle. The driver was subsequently prosecuted for dangerous driving and had apparently not seen them as he had been on the phone. Mick...
Read Success Story »Alyssha is a young lady who shared a great passion for horse riding. Unfortunately she was involved in a transport accident where she was struck by a negligent driver. Although the TAC accepted her claim at first instance, they eventually stopped funding treatment for her lower back injury. We disputed the decision and were successful at a VCAT hearing. Although her injuries did not rate high enough to receive an...
Read Success Story »Whilst engaging in a favorite past time, a long bike ride, DP was injured. The accident happened when the driver of a motor vehicle opened his door causing DP to collide with the door and suffer a number of serious injuries. Some of these injuries were immediately evident, but others that proved very serious only developed with time. DP made a claim with the TAC and received the normal medical...
Read Success Story »Craig engaged the services of our firm after he suffered a serious back injury from years of physical work and heavy lifting. Unfortunately, Craig’s claim was initially rejected, and he wasn’t able to access his no-fault entitlements under the Workers’ Compensation Scheme. We were able to assist Craig in getting his claim accepted, which enabled access to the treatment that he needed and weekly payments to help alleviate financial strain....
Read Success Story »Chloe was on her way to work driving on the Westgate freeway. She was in the left-hand lane when the driver of a B-Double truck travelling in the next lane suddenly crossed into her lane and hit the right rear wheel of her car. She spun across the front of the truck and the truck continued to push her car sideways along the freeway until she spun again into another...
Read Success Story »Key was involved in a horrible crash where his vehicle was hit by a truck that had run a red light. He suffered multiple injuries but was able to return to work as a self-employed chef of a family take away food business. He had ongoing pain and limitation of movement and struggled to just complete his work duties, unable to have any enjoyable life outside of work. He consulted...
Read Success Story »Arty is a lovely woman who works hard and is the main breadwinner of her family. One night, she was attending a concert with her husband and a group of friends. What was supposed to be a fun night out, unfortunately turned into an accident. Arty slipped and fell at the concert. As a result, she sustained serious injury to her knee. We formed the view that the owner of...
Read Success Story »Maria sought our assistance after suffering a nasty shoulder injury when she fell in the carpark of a major Melbourne Shopping Centre. Our Henry Carus visited her at her home and was told of how she tripped and fell over a concealed rise in the carpark as she was walking back to her car. Mr. Carus then immediately went to the accident site and on inspection, it was clear how...
Read Success Story »Michael Constable
|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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|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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|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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