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. Read more
$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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
School workplace injuries on the rise Arnold Thomas & Becker 09 Sep 2024 Astoundingly, recent data indicates that incidents of workplace injuries by school and tertiary teachers are on the rise. Read more
When a landlord is liable for a tenant injury Arnold Thomas & Becker 21 Aug 2024 There are a number of circumstances where a tenant occupying premises owned by a landlord can be injured, and sometimes the landlord may be liable for the injury. Read more
$250,000 for injured train passenger Arnold Thomas & Becker 15 Aug 2024 Our client received $250,000 in compensation after falling from a train in a case that other law firms dismissed. Read more
$1.97m judgement for storeman/forklift driver Arnold Thomas & Becker 08 Aug 2024 Over a third of all workplace injuries every year in Australia are caused by body stressing – from manual labour such as lifting, pushing and pulling. Read more
An $800,000 success story against a supermarket giant Arnold Thomas & Becker 05 Aug 2024 We are proud of our reputation to take on employers and are known to challenge insurers and defendants to maximise the monetary payments of our injured clients. Read more
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