ATB Blog posts
Arnold Thomas & Becker Lawyers are appalled by the high number of horrific allegations being made regarding potentially unwarranted surgeries, including hysterectomies by Melbourne gynaecologist Dr Simon Gordon when pathology results showed no or limited signs of endometriosis. Below are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions regarding Dr. Simon Gordon’s long history […]
Hot-Air Balloon Accidents in Australia: Who Is Responsible? A sunrise hot-air balloon flight feels calm and effortless. Behind the scenes, however, commercial balloon operators are subject to strict aviation laws that determine who is responsible if something goes wrong. While balloons operate very differently from planes and helicopters, they are still part of Australia’s civil […]
The High Court of Australia has delivered a significant judgment clarifying the responsibility of institutions for historic child sexual abuse. In AA v The Trustees of the Roman Catholic Church for the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle [2026] HCA 2, the Court upheld a survivor’s appeal and found that the Diocese owed and breached a duty of […]
Worker Seriously Injured After Falling Through Incomplete Scaffold- Two Companies Fined SG Formwork Pty Ltd (SGF) and Lubeca Pty Ltd were sentenced in the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 18 November 2025, each pleading guilty to a single charge under the Occupational Health and Safety Act.Two companies have been fined a combined $60,000 after a worker […]
The Case of Frank Dimos The tragic death of 67-year-old grandfather Fotios “Frank” Dimos has exposed a dangerous gap in Victoria’s medical indemnity system- one that leaves some victims of medical negligence without any legal recourse, even when a doctor has been found at fault. In November 2015, Frank attended his long-time GP, Dr Constantinos […]
Injured on an airplane? You might be entitled to compensation 56 Australians were on-board the Singapore Airlines flight that experienced severe turbulence on Monday, with eight of those injured and being treated in a hospital in Bangkok. In total, 18 people were hospitalised. The flight, bound for Singapore, was forced to make an emergency […]
$1.97 million judgement for storeman/forklift driver 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. In many workplaces, this kind of manual labour is required to get the job done. However, it is the responsibility of every employer […]
100-year law overturned in landmark case 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. For well over 100 years, the common law courts […]
Myth or fact: Common workers’ compensation FAQs Everyone has the right to work in a safe environment, with minimal risk of injury. Employers are responsible for mitigating this risk and keeping your workplace as safe as possible, regardless of what kind of role you perform. However, workplace injuries do still happen: over 12,000 Australians were […]
Supporting National Road Safety Week In 2024, Corey’s life was turned upside down when a driver in a car collided with his motorbike from behind. Thrown into the air, Corey suffered major injuries, requiring emergency surgery and an extensive recovery journey. Corey’s story is a powerful reminder of how one moment of inattention on the […]