New workers comp laws – why you need a lawyer Arnold Thomas & Becker 10 Jul 2024 New changes to the workers compensation law have created the greatest reduction in support for injured Victorians in decades. Read more
Knowmore Class Action: All you need to know Arnold Thomas & Becker 12 Jul 2024 Everything you need to know about the Knowmore Class Action. Read more
Scaffolding falls on the rise in Victoria Arnold Thomas & Becker 17 Jun 2024 Arnold Thomas & Becker welcomes WorkSafe Victoria’s recently launched statewide blitz to tackle fall risks on building sites. Read more
Injured on an airplane? You might be entitled to compensation Arnold Thomas & Becker 22 May 2024 Passengers who were injured on-board Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 when it encountered severe turbulence may be eligible for compensation. Read more
Your right to feel safe from violence at work Arnold Thomas & Becker 14 May 2024 Front-line workers who are most at risk of suffering an injury due to violence and aggression in the workplace - and it's not OK. Read more
An important message for National Road Safety Week Arnold Thomas & Becker 07 May 2024 This week is National Road Safety Week, an annual initiative highlighting the devastating impacts of road trauma and driving safely. Read more
Do you know what the most common workplace injury is? Arnold Thomas & Becker 21 Mar 2024 Approximately 30,000 Australians are injured per year at work - what is the most common injury? Read more
Why do I need a lawyer for a TAC claim? Arnold Thomas & Becker 01 Mar 2024 Why it's important to have a lawyer on your side for your TAC claim. Read more
Can an employer deny a workers compensation claim? Arnold Thomas & Becker 08 Feb 2024 Many people are understandably nervous about the idea of lodging a workers compensation claim with their employer, for fear that it will be denied. Read more
Road safety: It’s everyone’s responsibility Arnold Thomas & Becker 15 Dec 2023 Unfortunately, we’ve seen close to 300 lives lost on our Victorian since January 1, 2023 – a 20% increase on last year’s toll. Read more
Workers comp myth busting: Costs Arnold Thomas & Becker 13 Oct 2023 Myth: You’ll be out of pocket when making a claim with Arnold Thomas & Becker. Read more
Arnold Thomas & Becker welcomes Tasmania’s Commission of Inquiry and warns against the Redress Scheme Arnold Thomas & Becker 31 Aug 2023 Arnold Thomas & Becker recently welcomed the Commission of Inquiry into the Tasmanian Government's responses to child sexual abuse in institutional settings. Read more
A life changing fall: Ricardo’s story Arnold Thomas & Becker 09 May 2023 Our client, Ricardo Fuentes, who almost died at his workplace in February 2020 after falling 10 metres to the ground when scaffolding collapsed. Read more
How to identify sexual harassment in the workplace – and what to do about it Arnold Thomas & Becker 28 Mar 2023 Sexual harassment in the workplace still occurs. It is behavior that happened last year, last week and yesterday. It is happening now. Do you know how to recognise it? Read more
Claiming super insurance after a physical injury Arnold Thomas & Becker 28 Feb 2023 Our client, Brett, has never been able to return to work since a traumatic accident in 2020 that left him with severe injuries. Brett came to Arnold Thomas & Becker for help. Read more
$1 million superannuation insurance settlement for our client Arnold Thomas & Becker 27 Feb 2023 Our client became extremely unwell while travelling overseas in 2019, where he was hospitalised in a foreign country with acute dissection of the hepatic artery in the liver requiring surgical repair. Read more
The dangers of asbestos: David’s story Arnold Thomas & Becker 30 Jan 2023 David* was a fit and healthy man in his 60s living in Jakarta with his wife when he started noticing shortness of breath in 2021. Read more
Why sexual abuse survivors should avoid the Redress Scheme Arnold Thomas & Becker 27 Jan 2023 If you’re a survivor of sexual abuse, know that you’re not alone – we’re here to help. If you feel as though you would like to explore your options, this is what you need to know. Read more
Big wave surfer Ross Clarke-Jones shares his story Arnold Thomas & Becker 22 Nov 2022 Arnold Thomas & Becker were honoured to represent Ross Clarke-Jones throughout his recent legal issue. He shares his story. Read more
Blue Knot Day: Supporting survivors of trauma Arnold Thomas & Becker 24 Oct 2022 Thursday 27 October is Blue Knot Day, a national day for Australians to unite in support of the more than 5 million adults who have experienced complex trauma. Read more
Marcia’s story: Remembering Jamin Arnold Thomas & Becker 19 Oct 2022 October in Australia is Motorcycle Awareness month. Between 2017 and 2021, there were 195 lives lost in motorcycle accidents on Victorian roads, and more than 6,000 non-fatal crashes. Over a third of motorcycle crashes happen at intersections where other vehicle drivers do not see the rider. Read more
The family juggle: Working parents and Workcover Arnold Thomas & Becker 17 Oct 2022 There is no good time to be injured at work, but when a worker who is injured also has a young family, there can be difficulties that arise with the potential to affect entitlements to compensation. Read more
$1 million success for injured worker Arnold Thomas & Becker 14 Oct 2022 One of our clients recently received a $1.2 million settlement after a traumatic and life-changing workplace accident. Read more
Slips, trips and falls – have you been injured in a public place? Arnold Thomas & Becker 13 Oct 2022 All sorts of hazards may present themselves when we are out in public, often at times when we least expect it. Read more
Road Safety Tips for New Drivers Arnold Thomas & Becker 12 May 2022 Gaining your learner’s permit at the tender age of 16 is a rite of passage for many Victorian youths. Largely due to inexperience and a series of unique safety issues faced by young and new drivers, they’re overrepresented in road accident and injury and fatality statistics. Read more
Road accident danger increases as cyclists return to work Arnold Thomas & Becker 04 Apr 2022 TAC and road accident injury compensation Law Firm, Arnold Thomas & Becker urge cycling commuters to take caution as they return to work. As many Melbournian workers return to work following two years of pandemic lock downs working from home followed by recent Christmas holidays there’s an increased capacity for accidents and injuries to occur. Read more
Everything You Need To Know About A Back Injury Claim Arnold Thomas & Becker 28 Oct 2021 Anyone who has had a back injury will tell you how significantly it impacts daily life. The severe pain and restrictive movement that come with a musculoskeletal injury can make the most basic task challenging. A back injury that limits a person's ability to work has many detrimental effects, with financial strain and employment instability causing significant stress on top of the severe pain and discomfort. Read more