Workplace Manslaughter Judgement – Family Compensated, Employer Fined.
The Carbone Lawyers Personal Injury team is representing the family of Michael Tsahrelias, a 25-year-old man who was killed in a workplace accident in 2021.
High Court Ruling Lifts Barrier to Sexual Abuse Action
Survivors of sexual abuse by pedophile Catholic priests who have since died have new hope of getting compensation following a landmark High Court decision. The High Court’s ruling means the Catholic Church can no longer use the death of a priest to either stop abuse trials from proceeding or reduce the amount of settlements. “This […]
Woman who fell in cruise ship theatre gets damages.
Highlights Gathering key witnesses is vital in public liability cases The right legal strategy avoids trial and ends in satisfactory mediation. Summary A middle-aged woman whose holiday was ruined when she tripped on the stairs of a cruise ship theatre receives a substantial payout for pain, suffering, disappointment and distress. Case Details Carbone Lawyer’s client […]
Injured at the gym? What happens next?
As pandemic lockdown restrictions ease and we all flood back to fitness facilities to work off those COVID kilos, it’s important to understand the law regarding injuries and accidents in the gym.
Carbone Lawyers Ousts Covid Squatter
A couple from Melbourne’s east have said a squatter almost forced them out of their home after selling possessions, changing the locks and leaving a damage bill. The squatter took over the multi-million dollar property on Toorak Road in Hawthorn East and it proved very difficult to evict them. The four-bedroom home turned into a […]
Law firm investigates class action against Philips over recall of sleep therapy machines
Furious users of a faulty device are considering launching legal action against a global electronics giant. A top tier law firm has been flooded with dozens of inquiries in relation to an urgent recall of popular breathing machines. The avalanche of approaches could trigger a class action against a global electronics giant. Philips in June […]
Working from Home? Know Your Rights
Why your home office setup should be a company priority The Coronavirus lockdowns throughout 2020 have had a lasting effect on the way Australians work. According to an Australian Bureau of Statistics survey released earlier this year, two in five people with a job (41 per cent) continue to work from home (WFH) at least […]