Hounslow Lawyers

Melbourne, VIC

About us

With over 35 years of experience in personal injury litigation, Andrew Hounslow has built a firm recognised for its commitment to both professional advice and personal service. Since establishing Hounslow Lawyers in 1996, Andrew and his dedicated team have guided clients through the evolving landscape of compensation schemes and the often complex claim processes. Injured individuals frequently face well-resourced insurers determined to defend claims vigorously. Understanding that many clients are navigating this process for the first and only time, Andrew’s approach is to work collaboratively with each person. This partnership fosters a thorough understanding of the client’s circumstances, entitlements, and the procedures involved, ensuring the best possible outcomes. Hounslow Lawyers attend to all personal injury claims, whether dealing with minor disputes such as medical expenses and return-to-work issues or more substantial damages litigation. The firm values every case and does not limit its assistance to clients with serious injuries. To enhance accessibility and maintain a personal connection, multiple branch offices have been established, allowing clients to meet face-to-face without needing to travel into the city. Andrew’s expertise and commitment to quality service have been formally recognised through specialist accreditation from the Law Institute of Victoria in compensation and personal injury law. This acknowledgement reflects the firm’s high professional standards and ongoing dedication to clients’ needs. Clients seeking expert guidance and compassionate support in navigating compensation and personal injury claims will find Andrew Hounslow and his team well-equipped to assist with a range of matters, including WorkCover, motor vehicle accidents, occupiers liability, Commonwealth compensation, victims of crime, and superannuation claims.

Practice areas

Litigation & Disputes

Personal Injury

Specialisations

Litigation & Disputes

Hounslow Lawyers provide comprehensive guidance on occupiers’ liability claims arising from injuries sustained through trips, falls, dog bites, or incidents on private and public premises. Their approach emphasises the importance of establishing negligence or breach of duty of care to secure compensation. They assist clients with evidence collection, medical treatment advice, and claims processes, ensuring clients understand qualifying criteria for pain and suffering damages in clear and accessible terms. In matters involving victims of crime, Hounslow Lawyers support individuals injured directly or indirectly by criminal acts in Victoria. They help clients navigate entitlements to financial assistance, counselling, loss of earnings, and safety-related expenses through the victims of crime tribunal. Additionally, they advise on pursuing damages claims against offenders and explore potential compensation under WorkCover or TAC when applicable. Clients are offered a no-obligation consultation to discuss their situations and available claims options.

Personal Injury

Hounslow Lawyers assist clients injured at work in navigating the complexities of WorkCover claims, ensuring access to benefits such as medical treatment coverage, weekly compensation during periods of incapacity, and lump sum payments for permanent impairment. Their services encompass lodging claims, challenging denials or terminated payments, and managing conciliation processes, supporting clients through every step to secure fair compensation. They handle a range of injuries, including physical and psychological harm, as well as cases where pre-existing conditions are aggravated by work-related incidents, addressing associated return-to-work challenges and pursuing all relevant compensation avenues including damages for pain and suffering and loss of earnings. For individuals injured in transport accidents on Victorian roads, the firm provides guidance on claims under the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) scheme. This includes support for drivers, passengers, motorcyclists, pedestrians, cyclists, and public transport users to obtain compensation for medical treatment, support services, and loss of earnings or earning capacity. Hounslow Lawyers assist in claim lodgement, ensure timely notification to relevant authorities, and offer representation if claims are rejected, helping clients to understand their entitlements and pursue disputes when necessary to secure appropriate benefits under the TAC insurance framework.