$1 million superannuation insurance settlement for our client $1 million superannuation insurance settlement for our client Despite millions of Australians holding a superannuation account, many are unaware of their entitlements to superannuation insurance should the need arise. This is particularly the case when an injury or illness affects the ability for a person perform their employment activities – even if the injury or […] Read More…
$950k settlement for client abused by notorious pedophile Seeking witnesses with information regarding teacher William (Bill) Alexander Allen Arnold Thomas & Becker recently settled a landmark matter for our client, who suffered abuse at the hands of notorious pedophile teacher William Allen in the 1970s. In 1979, our client was just a young boy at Templestowe High School when he was sexually […] Read More…
Why sexual abuse survivors should avoid the Redress Scheme Content warning: Please be aware that this blog contains information regarding child sexual abuse. We know that no amount of compensation can take away the pain and trauma for survivors of childhood abuse. Injuries are long-lasting, affecting many areas of survivors’ lives. However, we will fight for the compensation you deserve to support you […] Read More…
The dangers of asbestos: David’s story The dangers of asbestos: David’s story 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. It was in the midst of the pandemic when David presented at the doctor in Jakarta, so they initially thought he had contracted Covid-19. […] Read More…
The rise and fall of e-scooters in Melbourne The rise and fall of e-scooters in Melbourne E-scooters have officially been banned from operating in Melbourne’s CBD. 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. The removal of scooters marks the end of a rollout in the […] Read More…
Big wave surfer Ross Clarke-Jones shares his story Big wave surfer Ross Clarke-Jones shares his story Arnold Thomas & Becker was honoured to represent Ross Clarke-Jones throughout his recent legal issue. Ross is well-known for his love of huge waves, and over the years has travelled the globe and taken on some of the biggest waves ever attempted. When his life came crashing […] Read More…
Blue Knot Day: Supporting survivors of trauma Blue Knot Day: Supporting survivors of trauma Thursday 27 October is Blue Knot Day, a national day for Australians to unite in support of the more than five million adults who have experienced complex trauma. Blue Knot Day reflects the work the Blue Knot Foundation does every day in educating the community about trauma, and […] Read More…
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…