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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.

*Read about my life story – click here

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

Our client was riding his motorcycle when he approached an intersection with a green light. As he continued straight through the intersection, a driver travelling in the opposite direction attempted to turn right across his lane. With little time to react, our client was unable to avoid the vehicle and his motorcycle collided with the car, causing him to be thrown from the bike. Emergency services attended the scene, and...

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Suzanne came to us after reaching a dead end. She had been trying to work out who was responsible for the water asset and roadway where she suffered a serious fall — but found herself stuck in a loop of circular emails between council and various authorities, each pointing the finger at the other. Lost in that back-and-forth was the person who mattered most: Suzanne. An older woman with a...

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Our client, Robert, is a hardworking man who was injured at work in 2021 while moving a heavy industrial drum. Since then, he has been unable to return to employment. What began as acute lower back pain progressed into chronic, radiating symptoms that significantly affected his daily functioning. Despite ongoing pain and the psychological strain that followed, Robert has remained stoic and determined. He has adapted his home and routines...

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Our client, Mr R, was injured at work and, over time, those injuries developed into long-term challenges he will carry for life. After years with another law firm and feeling unheard, he came to us looking for a different approach. We took over the matter exactly where it had stalled. The last offer made to him was $0. From there, we moved quickly, rebuilt the case, and secured a settlement...

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Ms D came to us after a motor vehicle accident in which she was a driver and another car cut across her path causing a collision. Ms D could not avoid the other vehicle and suffered serious injuries when her body collided with the steering wheel of her car — she sustained multiple fractures, including her sternum, collar bone and several fractures to the fingers on her right hand. Our...

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Our client Masoumeh worked in a busy kebab shop, spending long hours performing repetitive movements shaving meat. The constant physical strain took its toll. She developed injuries to her spine, right shoulder, and hand, leaving her in chronic pain and struggling with her mental health. Eventually, she could no longer continue working, and with her family relying on her, the situation became overwhelming. When Masoumeh came to us, she was...

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On 26 December 2017, our client was involved in a serious motor vehicle accident on the Western Ring Road while returning home from visiting her daughter. The accident left Annette with multiple physical and psychological injuries, including chronic pain, PTSD, spinal injuries, and significant limitations to her daily and professional life - her career ended abruptly due to the transport accident injuries. Annette’s life as she knew it prior to...

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Our client, John, was completing his usual early morning workout at a gymnasium, when he tripped and fell due to a hazard that was left beneath the matting on the gym floor. John suffered several injuries as a result of the fall and was experiencing increasing pain as a result. John called our office and was completely unaware of his rights and whether there would be anything that we could...

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Salam first came to us after a motor vehicle accident in 2017, and we were proud to guide him through that complex claim to a successful resolution. Unfortunately, life threw him another curveball in 2022, when he was involved in a serious rear-end collision on the Monash Freeway in Berwick. While stationary, his car was struck at high speed, pushing it around 15 metres into another lane. With a history...

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On 30 April 2021, Leon and Danning’s lives were tragically impacted when a car ran a red light while they were crossing a pedestrian crossing with their young daughter and Leon’s parents. The collision caused severe injuries: Leon’s father sustained a fractured leg, their daughter injured her foot, and Leon’s mother suffered a catastrophic brain injury after being thrown several metres by the car - now requiring full-time care. The...

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Published Articles
Most Common Jargon and Terms Used During Your Personal Injury Claim

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29/01/2026

When you’re hurt in an accident, the last thing you need is lawyers throwing around confusing words like “tortfeasor” and […]

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When Does a WorkCover Dispute End Up in the Magistrates Court?

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You’ve lodged your WorkCover claim, but your insurer has rejected it or made a decision you don’t agree with. Now […]

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What is the Arik Decision and Why is It Important?

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When you’re injured and seeking compensation in Victoria, a Medical Panel assessment can determine whether you qualify for damages. In […]

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