ATB Blog posts
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 […]
Do you know what the most common workplace injury is? Approximately 30,000 Australians are injured per year at work. If you’re one of these, you might benefit from having a lawyer on your side – and we’re No Win No Fee. Lawyer Shalyn Mathew explains what the most common workplace injuries are: If you […]
Can an employer deny a workers compensation claim? Many people are understandably nervous about the idea of lodging a workers compensation claim with their employer, for fear that it will be denied or they’ll be fired. The truth is, an employer does not have the right to deny the lodgment of a workers compensation claim, […]
Public liability and horses explained The equine industry in Australia is vast and spans many disciplines, from dressage to rodeo and everything in between. Everyone understands that even the best-behaved horses can be unpredictable and have a mind of their own. At Arnold Thomas & Becker, we have dozens of clients who were involved in […]
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. […]
When a landlord is liable for a tenant injury Who is liable for a tenant injury at a rental property? 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. Landlords and agents have a responsibility to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]