Pursuing a Psychological WorkCover claim Pursuing a Psychological WorkCover claim Psychological injuries or mental health claims now account for almost 20% of all new Workcover claims. In principle there is no difference between suffering a physical injury at work or a psychological injury at work. Our client, Matt Cocks, was a victim of bullying and harassment at Victoria Police – […] Read More…
$250,000 for injured train passenger $250,000 for injured train passenger Did you know that a TAC claim is not just exclusive to car accidents? You can make a TAC claim for any kind of transport injury, including as a motorbike rider, cyclist, pedestrian and even a passenger on a tram or train. A $250,000 compensation success Our client, Jane (not […] Read More…
New workers comp laws – why you need a lawyer New workers comp laws – why you need a lawyer New changes to the workers compensation law have created the greatest reduction in support for injured Victorians in decades. Around 70 to 80 per cent of injured workers return to work after an injury with minimal difficulty and usually without any long-term issues. But […] Read More…
$180k compensation for childcare injury $180k compensation for childcare injury Sometimes, injuries can occur during the most common of workplace tasks. Most workplace injuries are caused by pushing, pulling and lifting – particularly in roles that require heavy manual labour such as trades and frontline workers. While manual work is an expected element of these roles, it is still an […] Read More…
Workplace safety: Your right to come home from work Workplace safety: Your right to come home from work Workplace fatalities are all too common Sadly, two young men have lost their lives at work in the last two weeks. The first of the two occurred when a worker was crushed by machinery at a Ravenhall distribution centre, and the second incident occurred when a […] Read More…
World Cancer Day: Ian’s asbestos story World Cancer Day: Ian’s asbestos story February 4 is World Cancer Day, a day to raise awareness of prevention, detection and treatment of cancer. Today, it is fitting to share our client’s story, in the hopes of raising awareness of the dangers of asbestos. Ian’s story Our client Ian Fitzsimmons, 78, tragically died in March […] Read More…
Vince’s story: The dangers of silica dust Vince’s story: The dangers of silica dust 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. Vince has silicosis, a lung disease caused by inhalation of crystalline silica dust. Silica is a mineral found in soil, sand and many natural rocks […] Read More…
Stay safe on Victorian roads these holidays Stay safe on Victorian roads these holidays Holiday periods like Easter and Anzac Day sadly bring a spike in road trauma across Victoria. Already this year, 84 lives have been lost on Victorian roads—more than 60% (51) in country areas. Fatigue and distraction continue to pose serious risks. 16% of all crashes are linked to […] Read More…
Road safety: It’s everyone’s responsibility Road safety: It’s everyone’s responsibility Unfortunately, we’ve seen close to 300 lives lost on our Victorian since January 1, 2023 – a 20% increase on last year’s toll. As we approach the festive season, it’s more important than ever to remain vigilant while using our roads – whether you’re a car driver, motorbike rider, pedestrian […] Read More…
A landmark matter in employment law A landmark matter in employment law 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. “This matter is significant as it has given rise to several important questions […] Read More…