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…
Do you know what the most common workplace injury is? 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 […] Read More…
Can an employer deny a workers compensation claim? 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, […] 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…
Public liability and horses explained 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 […] 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…