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Get to know Ben
Ben is a Partner in our Newcastle office and practices in the field of personal injury law. He represents workers who have been injured in industrial accidents, making claims for compensation on behalf of his clients against employers and other negligent parties. Ben also represents motorists, cyclists and pedestrians injured in motor vehicle accidents.
Ben joined Turner Freeman in December 2010 as a law clerk and became a solicitor in February 2012. He became an Associate of the firm in July 2015, in 2017 promoted to Senior Associate then in 2019 promoted to Partner.
Ben’s expertise
An accredited specialist in Personal Injury Law, Ben specialises in the following areas of personal injury law:
- Workers compensation
- Work injury damages
- Occupiers and public liability
- Motor vehicle accidents
- Total and permanent disability insurance
- Coal Mining claims – workers compensation and common law’
- Comcare
- Based in our Newcastle office, Ben also services clients located in Newcastle, the Hunter Region, Central Coast, Regional and Mid-North New South Wales.
What it means to be an accredited specialist
- Accredited specialists must pass a series of meticulous assessments on both legal knowledge and its application in practice. To retain their accreditation specialists must undertake significant additional professional development in their area of expertise each year.
Ben joined Turner Freeman in December 2010 as a law clerk and became a solicitor in February 2012. He became an Associate of the firm in July 2015, in 2017 promoted to Senior Associate then in 2019 promoted to Partner.
- Ben practices in the field of personal injury law. He represents workers who have been injured in industrial accidents, making claims for compensation on behalf of his clients against employers and other negligent parties. Ben also represents motorists, cyclists and pedestrians injured in motor vehicle accidents.
What Ben’s Clients Say About Him
- “Just wanted to say a really big thank you to Ben and Bianca and all the team at Turner Freeman for everything you’ve done and all the hard work that you’ve put in to get the result we got today! It’s been a long time coming but we got there in the end! This truly is going to change my life and words cannot describe how happy I am right now. You guys are amazing thankyou so so much.” A.B.
- “Ben took on my case and I had a successful outcome. Ben, Bianca and the team at Turner Freeman were outstanding. They were compassionate, caring and very professional. I could not have asked for better. Recently I applied for NDIS. I contacted Ben regarding information required and he advised that if I had any trouble to let him and he would see what he could do to help me. Well needless to say my application was rejected. Ben again took on my case. He took over all my dealings with NDIS. He arranged for all necessary documentation to be completed and assessments to be done. This was a great relief to me. Now after 6 months I have my NDIS application approved. I could not have done this without the help of Ben. I cannot say again how thankful I am.” T.L.
- “I am just overwhelmed by the kindness both of you have shown me. Ben, your professional assistance with the management of my Motor Vehicle Accident case cannot be forgotten. I will echo to others who I may come in contact with in the future, that are searching for a legal representative, that both Sharnee and you are not only skillful in legal aid, but also approachable and compassionate. Both of you make a dynamic team. This settlement from my CTP claim will make my life easier by occasionally getting assistance for certain domestic chores which now I find it difficult to do. So that I am not a burden to anyone. Thank you both once again.” Sincerely, Anonymous
Qualifications & Memberships
- Bachelor of Laws (Honours Class 1) – University of Newcastle
- Bachelor of Economics – University of Newcastle
- Law Society of New South Wales
- WIRO/ILARS Approved Legal Service Provider