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A former Fulham Prison maintenance worker has won a major WorkCover case after suffering catastrophic spinal injuries while responding to an inmate escape attempt at the Gippsland facility.
Read moreA historical child sexual abuse claim involving a Seventh-day Adventist school in Warburton has been revived following a recent Supreme Court decision allowing a former student to pursue additional compensation.
Read moreCourt proceedings are set to begin over an alleged incident at a special school in Gippsland, drawing community attention as legal processes move forward. Read the latest update from the Latrobe Valley Express.
Read moreA caravan manufacturer has been fined $60,000 following a serious workplace incident that resulted in a worker sustaining significant internal injuries, reinforcing the importance of proper training and workplace safety practices. JCP Group Pty Ltd, which trades as Great Aussie Caravans and operates out of Campbellfield, pleaded guilty to breaching its obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004.
Read moreArnold Thomas & Becker is investigating allegations of unnecessary endometriosis surgeries by Dr Simon Gordon, with over 240 women contacting the firm. Learn about the legal action, potential class action, and how to seek confidential advice.
Read moreHot-air ballooning is one of Australia’s most scenic tourism experiences. Legally, however, it sits within a highly structured aviation framework. If an accident occurs, strict statutory rules apply. Understanding those rules, especially the compensation cap and the two-year time limit, is critical.
Read moreHigh Court Ruling Strengthens Survivors’ Abuse Claims Against Institutions (Courtesy of ABC News)
Read moreArnold Thomas & Becker 26 Nov 2025 Two companies have been fined a combined $60,000 after a worker fell through an incomplete scaffold system during the construction of a 40-storey building in Southbank.
Read moreArnold Thomas & Becker 18 Nov 2025 A Melbourne family has been left without compensation after grandfather Frank Dimos died just hours after being wrongly sent home by his GP.
Read moreThe TAC scheme covers anyone injured on Victorian roads, including pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists, and public transport users.
Read moreFor one Victorian taxi driver, a routine night shift turned into an unimaginable ordeal that changed her life forever.
Read moreWe set out to answer some of the common questions and myths that surround workers compensations claims.
Read moreWe all use technology that contains lithium-ion batteries on a daily basis without issue. But when they malfunction, the outcome can be disastrous.
Read moreSexual 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.
Read moreTo make a workers compensation claim in Victoria, there are six things you need to do to initiate the process.
Read morePsychologist 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.
Read moreWe explain the rights and entitlements available to parents of children who have suffered abuse in a childcare setting.
Read moreTo make a successful medical negligence claim, there are three key legal elements you must prove.
Read moreArnold 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.
Read moreHoliday periods like Easter and Anzac Day sadly bring a spike in road trauma across Victoria.
Read moreOur client, Matt Cocks, pursued a psychological WorkCover claim after he was a victim of bullying and harassment at Victoria Police - by his own colleagues.
Read moreRecently, our lawyers in Werribee helped our client attain a $180,000 settlement after she was injured while working in childcare.
Read moreIf 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.
Read moreIf 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.
Read moreFebruary 4 is World Cancer Day, a day to raise awareness of prevention, detection and treatment of cancer.
Read moreWhy it's important to have a lawyer on your side for your TAC claim.
Read moreOn death’s door: our client was riding his motorbike when he was hit from behind by a driver.
Read moreMany Aussies know they can make a WorkCover claim if they are injured at work – but what about English as a Second Language (ESL) Australians?
Read moreIn 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.
Read moreIf there’s one message our client Vince wants to pass on to future generations, it’s this: your life is more important than work.
Read more“I would like to thank the ATB team for their time and effort in helping me and my family gain the best out of the situation we were in.
I can now move on with my life and put this incident behind me and I believe that your team had a major part in helping me achieve this.
Thank you again from the bottom of my heart and I wish you all the best in times to come.”