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 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…
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…
Elihjohn O’Donnell’s memory to live on after fatal Lara house fire as newborn brother named in his honour Elijohn O’Donnell’s memory to live on after fatal Lara house fire as newborn brother named in his honour Elihjohn O’Donnell, who died in a tragic house fire in Lara, will never meet his newborn brother. But his memory will live on after the bub was named in his honour. Mum Kristie Ward welcomed her new baby boy, […] Read More…
St John Vianney’s Primary School accused of failing to provide appropriate and adequate supervision when fight broke out St John Vianney’s Primary School accused of failing to provide appropriate and adequate supervision when fight broke out A seven-year-old boy has undergone brain surgery after he was allegedly punched in the head during a nasty fight at a school in Melbourne’s southeast. Jayden Pham was struck when a dispute broke out among year 1 […] Read More…