Indi brings extensive experience in Personal Injury and Employment Law, with a strong focus on representing people. Before joining Simmons Wolfhagen Lawyers, Indi led the Tasmanian office of a national personal injury and employment law firm, where he earned a reputation for delivering dedicated and effective advocacy for everyday people. Indi is among the few practitioners in Tasmania with expertise in both Personal Injury and Employment Law, ensuring that clients seeking guidance in either area can confidently rely on his knowledge and experience. In addition to his expertise in these areas, Indi has a keen interest in defamation law, having successfully represented individuals in public defamation cases before the Federal Court.
Indi regularly appears in Tribunals and Court and mediations in the following jurisdictions:
- Tasmanian Civil & Administrative Tribunal (TASCAT)
- Fair Work Commission
- Tasmanian Industrial Commission
- Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
- Federal Court
Indi’s practice is highly focused on personal injury law, with extensive experience representing clients in workers’ compensation disputes, including:
- 81A disputes about the cause of a workers injury
- Medical disputes about the costs and need for treatment including surgery, hospital admission and medical treatment
- Independent medical examinations (IME) as organised by the insurer
- Psychological injuries and their workplace origins
- Work capacity and return to work
- Whole person impairment payments
- Lump sum settlements
Regarding motor vehicle accident injuries, Indi frequently provides advice and represents clients in matters involving:
- Claiming compensation for the injuries suffered due to negligent drivers
- Motor accidents insurance board (MAIB) entitlements under the scheme
- Complex physical injuries such as disc replacements, fusions and chronic pain conditions
- Multifaceted psychological injuries such as post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and major depression
- Recovering compensation for injured persons hardship, suffering, trauma and pain due to accident
- Payouts of compensation
Clients value Indi’s ability to provide clear, practical, and tailored advice, always delivered with empathy and understanding. He is committed to helping individuals navigate the challenges of personal injury or employment-related issues, offering strategic guidance to achieve their goals efficiently and effectively.