How to make a workers compensation claim How to make a workers compensation claim If you have been injured at work in Victoria you will be entitled to compensation under the Victorian WorkCover system. This is a ‘no-fault’ scheme. You can still make a claim even if the accident was your fault. Making a claim may seem daunting and confusing, but […] 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…
Proving medical negligence Proving medical negligence Our medical compensation lawyers can help you prove your case When something goes wrong during medical treatment, it’s natural to feel angry, confused, and unsure of your rights. But not every bad outcome is the result of negligence. Medical negligence occurs when a healthcare provider fails to deliver treatment that meets an […] Read More…
Child abuse: What to look for and how to respond Child abuse: What to look for and how to respond When you entrust your child to a childcare provider, you do so with the belief that they’ll be safe, nurtured and protected. Sadly, in rare and devastating instances, that trust may be violated. At Arnold Thomas & Becker, we are representing hundreds of families impacted […] Read More…
Legal support for families impacted by childcare abuse Legal support for families impacted by childcare abuse Recent allegations of horrific abuse by a childcare worker in Melbourne’s west have shocked the community, with reports suggesting that dozens of vulnerable children may have been harmed. Victoria Police have laid over 70 charges against the man, including rape, sexual assault, and producing child abuse material. […] 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…