Jyoti is a compassionate and caring lawyer with a passion for the law and a deep insight into the medical profession.
She brings this unique combination of skills to her role at Brave Legal.
Since 2017, Jyoti has achieved substantial settlements for clients injured as a result of medical negligence. Jyoti also has experience in public liability claims and has an interest in Coronial Inquests, nursing home neglect and cases involving children.
Jyoti’s expertise in medical negligence is grounded in her studies at the Australian National University where she completed a double degree in Law and Medical Science. Jyoti enjoys applying the law to complex medical situations and thrives on working hard to understand every aspect of her client’s case. This often requires mastering a knowledge of anatomy, surgical techniques, infection control, nursing care and emergency medicine.
Jyoti’s ability to put clients at ease and simplify medical and legal information ensures her clients clearly understand the claims process and can focus on their health and well-being. With every person she assists, Jyoti’s priority is to have a collaborative working relationship to ensure that her clients are part of achieving the best possible outcome.
Jyoti is involved in the Australian legal and medical community through her work as a committee member of Law Institute of Victoria’s Joint AMA/LIV/VicBar Medico-Legal Standing Committee 2022; co-chair of Victorian Women Lawyers and participation of the VWL’s Law Student Mentoring Program; and as a volunteer with the Australasian Birth Trauma Association (ABTA). Jyoti’s work with ABTA has given her a good understanding of the physical, psychiatric and emotional challenges that impact women who are injured during birth and seen her develop a keen interest in helping women who suffer from obstetric and gynaecological injuries.
In 2023, Jyoti was named Winner of the Health, Medical and Personal Injury category at the Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 awards. At the same awards in 2022 she was named Winner in the Insurance category.
In addition, Jyoti is recognised by Best Lawyers® in Australia as “One to Watch” in Medical Negligence and Litigation.
If you’d like to arrange a time to speak with Jyoti, call us today on 03 9070 9816, email jyoti@bravelegal.com.au or send us a message via our contact page.
Bachelor of Medical Science and Bachelor of Laws (Hons) – The Australian National University
Advanced Negotiation and Mediation – The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
Australian Law Alliance (Precedent Editorial Committee)
Australasian Birth Trauma Association (Board Advisory Volunteer)
Law Institute of Victoria – Joint AMA/LIV/VicBar Medico-Legal Standing Committee 2022
Victorian Women Lawyers, Co-Chair (2022-2023)
Victorian Women Lawyers, Mentor
Thank you so very much Jyoti, you and the team have done a fantastic job and always seemed to be on top of all aspects of the claim. I have felt honoured and cared about, I have always been treated with the greatest respect, sensitivity and kindness, while you’ve guided the process as gently as possible. It’s a great result and will make a significant difference for our future. I couldn’t be happier, obviously I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend you to anyone in need of your services.
Private client
I am so grateful to Bree Knoester, Jyoti Haikerwal and and all staff at Brave Legal. The outcome they achieved for me was beyond my expectations. At all times throughout my personal injury claim I was treated with kindness and respect while offering expert advice. Brave Legal made an extremely stressful situation less so, as I navigated the process of my legal claim. Thank you so very much I would not have wanted to do this with anyone other than Brave Legal.
Elisha K.
Thank you to Jyoti and Kathryn at Brave Legal for your exceptional service and professional advice regarding my injury. You were both very supportive and helpful throughout the entire process, answering all my questions and being responsive to my concerns. I am appreciative of all the hard work and communication throughout my case and I’m happy with the outcome you are able to achieve. I highly recommend Brave Legal to anyone in a similar situation.
Philip W.
Thank you very much, Jyoti and Kathryn, for your legal assistance over the past few months, and for your efficiency, kindness and understanding. I wish you much success in your practice.
J.A.
I felt compelled to formally write to you to thank you so much for being interested enough in my particular situation to research any possible positive outcomes in challenging my treatment provider. I thank you also for clearly explaining to me the limitations of tinnitus in an action. Anyway Jyoti, thanks again and I will keep your contact if I or a family member needs professional legal services in the future.
John K.
I can’t thank you enough and appreciate the quality of advice, professionalism, your compassion and passion for your work. The approach of Kathryn and Jyoti was immaculate and thorough, empowering me to think rationally and make informed decisions. I have spoken to many firms (big and small) about my case, the quality of work and process you have presented is manifolds above and beyond the standards out there.
G.S.
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