Testimonials

Our firm works closely with both our clients and their medical professionals to achieve outstanding results. The following is a selection of letters that we have received from our clients after working in partnership with us on their case:

Trevor

Trevor suffered a serious injury to his right hand at home. He came to our office after seeing 2 other personal injury solicitors who told Trevor he had no claim. We disagreed and won Trevor a settlement sum of $160,000. Trevor sent this letter to Henry Carus after hearing of the settlement:

Dear Henry
I will always smile when I think of the day that I stumbled across you. You are the total opposite of the first 2 lawyers that fobbed me off and I can only assume that you must have missed the "how to be heartless" semester at law school!
You have transformed my darkest moment into a positive future for not only me but my wife and kids too.
Your genuine caring nature and professional knowledge are a very powerful combination that will undoubtedly improve the lives of many more people to come.
Trevor

Adam

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 forensic engineer to fly up and inspect the vehicle before it was sold. Our expert's report was later crucial in achieving a settlement figure of over $800,000 for Adam. Adam wrote to us saying:

"I really knew that you cared for me when you not only drove up to see me in hospital in Bendigo but also visited me and my family at our home in Sealake to explain everything to us.
I was always told what would be happening and how we would be working together.
I was so happy when my settlement came through, as it would really help my family."

Victoria

Victoria came to us after years with another firm. Her WorkCover compensation claim was going nowhere, and she was told that she would not be able to obtain a serious injury certificate. Within a short period of time, we obtained a certificate for Victoria and settled her common law claim. Victoria told us:

"Henry achieved the best possible outcome for me. He was professional and kind and always made me feel at ease. He always had the time to explain to me where I stood and always listened to things I had to say."

Dr B. Goloub –psychologist

Dr Goloub has a number of patients who are clients of Henry Carus & Associates. He wrote to us to express support for the services we provide to his clients:

"As a professional psychologist I treat many patients who are going through legal processes concerning various situations and matters. Therefore I have to deal with the patients lawyers, as I am expected to produce and supply professional papers assisting my patients in their legal matters.

From my personal experience I can state that some law firms themselves appear to be an additional source of stress for my psychologically vulnerable clients.

In contrast, your firm is a help and a hope for the injured people producing desirable and fair outcomes. This greatly assists me in the process of the patients recovery.

I would like to thank you for your human approach in the law business. I hope that we will continue to constructively cooperate in support of our mutual clients.”

Cliff

Cliff was a pedestrian who was struck by a car and injured while crossing the road in 2008. He suffered a serious knee injury and has not been able to return to his employment as a specialised bricklayer or find other suitable work. Cliff was offered an early settlement of $225,000.00, and we were able to secure him after further work on his behalf an agreed lump sum payment of $450,000.00. Cliff wrote to us expressing his appreciation for our work:

Dear Henry & Staff,

I want to thank all of you for hard work and excellent service in reaching settlement for my common law claim.

Each of you have played a role in reaching a settlement that will allow myself, my two young daughters and my partner to enjoy a quality of life far beyond my hope and expectations.

I want to especially thank Ella and Wendy for their patience and understanding while conferring with me when I have been difficult during times of increased pain or lack of sleep.

‘Henry’, you are a professional unlike any other I have ever met or spoken with. You have a brilliant mind, an authoritative almost imposing attitude, yet you are compassionate, caring, and possess a sense of wit and humour that serves a purpose of allowing your clients to feel at ease and confident.

Henry Carus & Associates have transformed a settlement offer of $225,000.00 into an agreed lump sum payment of $450,000.00 in just over 5 months! This is an outstanding achievement that you should all feel proud of.

I feel blessed that you acted on my behalf, and I want to thank you all again from the bottom of my heart.