The family juggle: Working parents and Workcover The family juggle: Working parents and WorkCover 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. Our job as personal injury lawyers is to look at the wider […] Read More…
$1 million success for injured worker $1 million success for injured worker One of our clients recently received a $1 million settlement after a traumatic and life-changing workplace accident. The client, who wishes to remain anonymous, was working on an elevated work platform (EWP) at a height of 20 metres, when the EWP fell from the edge of the […] Read More…
Marcia’s story: Remembering Jamin Marcia’s story: Remembering Jamin 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. It was a normal morning […] Read More…
Why do I need a lawyer for a TAC claim? Why do I need a lawyer for a TAC claim? What is the TAC Scheme? When Victorian motorists pay their vehicle registration, they also pay an insurance premium as part of this – the TAC charge. This money is used to support people injured in road accidents. This also means that TAC will help pay […] Read More…
An important message for National Road Safety Week An important message for National Road Safety Week This week is National Road Safety Week, an annual initiative highlighting the devastating impacts of road trauma and driving safely. So far this year 96 lives have been lost on Victorian roads. We’d like to remind all drivers to take extra care and prioritise safety when using […] Read More…
Workers comp myth busting: Costs Workers comp myth busting: Costs Myth: You’ll be out of pocket when making a claim with Arnold Thomas & Becker. At Arnold Thomas & Becker, we operate on a No Win No Fee basis. We understand that our clients are coming to us under tough circumstances that often impact their financial position and their ability […] Read More…
Slips, trips and falls – have you been injured in a public place? Slips, trips and falls – have you been injured in a public place? “I had just dropped the kids off at school and nipped in to pick up some milk from the supermarket, when hurrying through the fruit and veg section I suddenly found myself up in the air and landing heavily on my back. […] Read More…
Road Safety Tips for New Drivers Road Safety Tips for New Drivers 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. Why young drivers […] Read More…
Everything You Need To Know About A Back Injury Claim Everything You Need To Know About A Back Injury Claim 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 […] Read More…
Road accident danger increases as cyclists return to work Road accident danger increases as cyclists return to work 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 […] Read More…