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TAC claims aren’t just for car drivers: here’s who’s covered

Arnold Thomas & Becker 20 Oct 2025

The TAC scheme covers anyone injured on Victorian roads, including pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists, and public transport users.

When workplace safety fails: A taxi driver’s story

Arnold Thomas & Becker 10 Oct 2025

For one Victorian taxi driver, a routine night shift turned into an unimaginable ordeal that changed her life forever.

Myth or fact: Common workers’ compensation FAQs

Arnold Thomas & Becker 23 Sep 2025

We set out to answer some of the common questions and myths that surround workers compensations claims.

Lithium-ion batteries: everyday convenience, hidden dangers

Arnold Thomas & Becker 10 Sep 2025

We all use technology that contains lithium-ion batteries on a daily basis without issue. But when they malfunction, the outcome can be disastrous.

What to do if you’ve experienced sexual harassment at work

Arnold Thomas & Becker 21 Aug 2025

Sexual harassment in the workplace isn’t always easy to define - but if you've experienced it, you know how deeply it can affect your wellbeing, career, and sense of safety.

How to make a workers compensation claim

Arnold Thomas & Becker 28 Jul 2025

To make a workers compensation claim in Victoria, there are six things you need to do to initiate the process.

Child abuse: What to look for and how to respond

Arnold Thomas & Becker 16 Jul 2025

Psychologist Katy Dib, Director & Principal Psychologist at Elysium Psychology, provided some tips for parents on how to recognise signs of distress in their child and how to respond.

Legal support for families impacted by childcare abuse

Arnold Thomas & Becker 02 Jul 2025

We explain the rights and entitlements available to parents of children who have suffered abuse in a childcare setting.

Proving medical negligence

Arnold Thomas & Becker 29 May 2025

To make a successful medical negligence claim, there are three key legal elements you must prove.

Supporting National Road Safety Week

Arnold Thomas & Becker 14 May 2024

Arnold Thomas & Becker proudly supports National Road Safety Week—a time to honour those affected by road trauma and to raise awareness about how we can all help prevent it.

Stay safe on Victorian roads these holidays

Arnold Thomas & Becker 16 Apr 2025

Holiday periods like Easter and Anzac Day sadly bring a spike in road trauma across Victoria.

Pursuing a Psychological WorkCover claim

Arnold Thomas & Becker 03 Mar 2025

Our client, Matt Cocks, pursued a psychological WorkCover claim after he was a victim of bullying and harassment at Victoria Police - by his own colleagues.

$180k compensation for childcare injury

Arnold Thomas & Becker 26 Feb 2025

Recently, our lawyers in Werribee helped our client attain a $180,000 settlement after she was injured while working in childcare.

Success at the Medical Panel: Psychological injuries

Arnold Thomas & Becker 19 Feb 2025

If you have suffered a traumatic psychological injury and are due to have an impairment examination, or you have had an examination and have been disappointed with the impairment percentage result, we can help you.

Success at the Medical Panel: Physical injuries

Arnold Thomas & Becker 12 Feb 2025

If you have been injured and are due to have an impairment examination, or you have had an examination and have been disappointed with the impairment percentage result, we can help you.

World Cancer Day: Ian’s asbestos story

Arnold Thomas & Becker 04 Feb 2025

February 4 is World Cancer Day, a day to raise awareness of prevention, detection and treatment of cancer.

Why do I need a lawyer for a TAC claim?

Arnold Thomas & Becker 30 Jan 2025

Why it's important to have a lawyer on your side for your TAC claim.

A life-changing motorbike accident

Arnold Thomas & Becker 28 Jan 2024

On death’s door: our client was riding his motorbike when he was hit from behind by a driver.

Navigating WorkCover claims for foreign-born Aussie workers

Arnold Thomas & Becker 07 Jan 2025

Many Aussies know they can make a WorkCover claim if they are injured at work – but what about English as a Second Language (ESL) Australians?

100-year law overturned in landmark case

Arnold Thomas & Becker 11 Dec 2024

In a momentous outcome for all workers, this week the High Court of Australia ruled in our client’s favour and reinstated a $1,442,405 damages verdict for breach of contract previously awarded by the Supreme Court of Victoria in December 2022.

Vince’s story: The dangers of silica dust

Arnold Thomas & Becker 25 Nov 2024

If there’s one message our client Vince wants to pass on to future generations, it’s this: your life is more important than work.

A life turned upside down by a drink-driver

Arnold Thomas & Becker 01 Nov 2024

Tim Stannage’s life changed forever the day a drink-driver slammed a car into his vehicle on an otherwise normal workday.

A lasting message for riders and drivers: look out for each other

Arnold Thomas & Becker 30 Oct 2024

While Motorcyclist Awareness Month is coming to an end, we want to remind everyone that motorbike safety extends beyond just one month, and that every moment on the road should be ‘motorcyclist aware’.

A landmark matter in employment law

Arnold Thomas & Becker 21 Oct 2024

It was a landmark occasion for Arnold Thomas & Becker Lawyers on 16 October, with our lawyer Nick Korkliniewski instructing in the High Court of Australia in the matter of Elisha v Vision Australia Limited.

Work injury leads to amputation and decade-long road to recovery

Arnold Thomas & Becker 17 Oct 2024

A normal day turned catastrophic for our client after he suffered a work injury, leading to amputation and a decade-long road to recovery.

$950k settlement for client abused by notorious pedophile

Arnold Thomas & Becker 10 Oct 2023

Arnold Thomas & Becker is seeking witnesses with information regarding teacher William (Bill) Alexander Allen.

A close call: An important message for Motorcyclist Awareness month

Arnold Thomas & Becker 09 Oct 2024

October is Motorcyclist Awareness month – a cause particularly close to our client’s heart after he lost his leg in a senseless crash involving a motorist.

Public liability and horses explained

Arnold Thomas & Becker 27 Sep 2024

The equine industry in Australia is vast and spans many disciplines, from dressage to rodeo and everything in between, and it's crucial to understand your public liability obligations.

The rise and fall of e-scooters in Melbourne

Arnold Thomas & Becker 24 Sep 2024

Hundreds of e-scooters have been removed from the CBD after the City of Melbourne decided to tear up its contracts with providers Lime and Neuron in August.

Workplace safety: Your right to come home from work

Arnold Thomas & Becker 16 Sep 2024

Sadly, two young men have lost their lives at work in the last two weeks. It’s the 28th and 29th workplace fatality for 2024.

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