Ben Grosse
Ben's Expertise
Ben is a Partner in our Newcastle office, leading the Personal Injury Practice Group. He is an Accredited Specialist in Personal Injury Law.
Ben commenced his legal career with Turner Freeman in 2010 and has been a Partner with the firm since 2019.
Ben’s key areas of practice include motor accident and work injury claims.
Ben assists people injured in motor vehicle accidents to lodge claims for damages and recover compensation for their injuries, including for pain and suffering and loss of income. He prepares and lodges medical assessment applications to overturn disputes regarding Threshold Injury and Whole Person Impairment. He is regularly successful before the Review Panel in having unfavourable decisions set aside.
Ben represents workers who have been injured in industrial accidents to make claims for workers compensation benefits and pursue negligence claims against employers for work injury damages. He practises in the Supreme Court, District Court and Personal Injury Commission.
Ben has successfully pursued cases for persons injured in accidents involving cars, trucks, motorbikes, buses, trains, forklifts, cranes, excavators, and dump trucks, as examples. He has pursued cases for accidents suffered in locations such as coal mines, power stations, shipyards, manufacturing plants, workshops, banks, office buildings, hospitals, and rental properties.
Ben routinely acts for people with orthopaedic injuries, brain injuries and psychological disorders.
Ben’s practice areas include:
- Motor vehicle accidents (otherwise known as Compulsory Third Party i.e. ‘CTP’)
- Workers compensation
- Work injury damages
- Occupiers and public liability
- Coal Mining
- Comcare
- Total and permanent disability
Based in our Newcastle office, Ben also services clients located in Newcastle, the Hunter Region, Central Coast, Regional and Mid-North New South Wales.
Ben understands from his years of experience that his client’s appreciate frank advice, given in terms that are easily understood.
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.
Awards
Ben is recognised by Doyle’s Guide as a leading work injury lawyer in New South Wales, an independent ranking of Australia’s best law firms and practitioners. These acknowledgements reflect his knowledge, professionalism and commitment in worker’s compensation claims.
Qualifications & Memberships
- Bachelor of Laws (Honours Class 1) – University of Newcastle
- Bachelor of Economics – University of Newcastle
- Law Society of New South Wales
- Independent Review Office (IRO) Approved Legal Service Provider
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What our clients say
I can’t express enough how much I appreciate having you in my corner over the years, you’re a great solicitor and all round person so THANK YOU!
– S.H.
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.
– ANON.
“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 skilful in legal aid, but also approachable and compassionate. 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.”
-C.T.
“I want to put on record that I am very satisfied with the highly professional way you have managed my Case until its conclusion today.
Both of you acted in a very efficient and effective way. May I please congratulate you and thank you very much for that.
You really converted a very stressful situation into a stress-free one. I will very happily recommend you to family and friends.”
– S.F.
I would just like to say “Thank You”. Thank you for everything, your help and guidance and support. I really cant find the words to express my appreciation for all that you have done.
– C.M.
Ben, thank you for your assistance and professionalism in negotiating a settlement for me. Being naïve in such matters, it was a real surprise compensation was available to that extent.
– D.P.
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