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Conference boost for brain injury charity, 23rd May 2013

A VITAL conference for victims of brain injuries and professionals working with them has been held for the first time in North Wales.

Plumber compensated for cancer by three former employers, 23rd May 2013

A retired plumber who was exposed to asbestos by multiple employers during his career has secured substantial compensation with the help of Unite Legal Services after being diagnosed with incurable cancer, mesothelioma.

Mesothelioma Bill: no act of benevolence, says Northern TUC Asbestos Support and Campaign Group, 22nd May 2013

The government's Mesothelioma Bill will exclude hundreds of people, many from this region, with the fatal asbestos-related cancer and leave others short-changed, GMB union organiser Michael Blench, chair of the TUC Northern Asbestos Support & Campaign Group, has warned.

Family pay tribute to 27 year old pedestrian victim on second anniversary of his death, 21st May 2013

A Durham family's long and distressing wait for a decision on whether the driver of an HGV which hit and killed their son is to be prosecuted is continuing on the second anniversary of his death.

Analysis reveals car insurance companies are making huge profits and could reduce premiums, 20th May 2013

The major car insurance companies are making huge profits that they could use to reduce premiums for drivers, according to an analysis of their latest accounts by Thompsons Solicitors, published online today (Monday 20 May) to coincide with a House of Commons Transport Select Committee hearing on the cost of motor insurance.

Car insurers – profiting from motorists, 20th May 2013

Car insurers repeatedly claim they could cut premiums if only they did not have to pay out excessive or fraudulent claims. Some even say motor insurance is not profitable for insurers because of the cost of claims.

Mesothelioma Bill no act of benevolence, 17th May 2013

The government's Mesothelioma Bill will deprive hundreds of people with the fatal asbestos-related cancer of compensation, Thompsons Solicitors says.

Retired Tyneside shipyard worker compensated for chronic lung condition, 16th May 2013

The GMB union has secured compensation for a former Tyneside shipyard worker after he was diagnosed with a disabling lung condition caused by asbestos.

BAE Systems pays compensation after driller wrist injury, 13th May 2013

A GMB member who had to give up his trade as a driller when he suffered a serious wrist injury at work has received compensation from his employer.

Daughter of asbestos victim seeks answers into premature death, 10th May 2013

The daughter of a Nottingham woman killed by an aggressive type of cancer is calling on anyone who used to work with her mother to come forward and help to answer questions about how she died.

Insurance industry motivated by profit, not concern for consumer, Thompsons tells parliamentary committee, 9th May 2013

In evidence to the Transport Committee inquiry into the cost of motor insurance, leading personal injury firm Thompsons says that the insurance industry has been stoking debate about compensation culture in order to undermine access to justice for injured people.

London dock worker compensated for asbestos disease, 8th May 2013

A former London docker who contracted a disabling lung condition after being exposed to asbestos has received significant compensation.

Whitehall security system fault leaves delivery driver with nerve damage, 7th May 2013

A delivery driver who had to undergo surgery for an injury he sustained while exiting a secure area in Whitehall has been awarded compensation by the Metropolitan Police.

Family call for information to help explain asbestos death, 2nd May 2013

The family of a former pottery worker who died from an asbestos-related cancer are calling for information about their father's exposure to the dust.

Unite Legal Services support paramedic assaulted while on call, 1st May 2013

A 46 year old paramedic assaulted by a drunken man in the middle of the afternoon while attending an emergency call has received compensation from his employers with the help from Unite Legal Services.

Union member compensated for finger crush injury, 29th April 2013

A GMB member has received compensation for injuries caused when his finger was crushed by a defective crane.

Family of 19 year old crush victim urge employers to make health & safety a priority, 26th April 2013

The family of a 19 year old man from South Shields who was crushed to death at work will commemorate his death on Sunday (28 April) at a Workers Memorial Day event in Hartlepool.

Hydrogen Sulphide / Sewage gas claims by employees of Gregory Distribution Ltd or South West Water Ltd, 26th April 2013

The Plymouth County Court made a Group Litigation Order on 7th March 2013 in relation to a Group Action to be pursued by past or present employees of Gregory Distribution Limited or South West Water Limited in relation to injuries or conditions alleged to be attributable to exposure to hazardous emissions (hydrogen sulphide ("H2S") or like substance) in the course of employment arising from their activities in relation to the treatment of and transportation of waste water / sewage / sludge.

Workers’ lives risked by latest government attacks on health and safety, 25th April 2013

Workplace health and safety campaigners, trade unionists, accident victims and the families of those killed in workplace accidents will gather in North East London this Friday (26 April) to mark the twenty-first annual Workers Memorial Day and "Mourn for the dead, but fight for the living".

Amends to Enterprise Bill “no advert for democracy” say Thompsons Solicitors, 24th April 2013

The House of Lords voted on Monday (22 April) to repeal the law which makes employers liable if they breach regulations that exist to protect workers.

GMB member receives compensation after surviving 35ft ladder fall, 23rd April 2013

A GMB member who suffered multiple injuries in a 35ft fall from an unsecured ladder has received substantial compensation after help from the trade union.

Care worker compensated after repeated assaults in the workplace, 22nd April 2013

A care worker who was attacked five times by a teenager who should have been placed in a secure unit has received compensation after her injuries left her being unable to work.

Holidaymaker’s health ruined by salmonella, 18th April 2013

Holiday operator Thomas Cook has paid compensation to a mother who developed long term bowel problems after contracting salmonella on a four star package holiday.

Headway’s activity weekend helps brain injury survivors explore their adventurous side, 17th April 2013

An adventure weekend in the great outdoors is set to give brain injury survivors and their families the chance to discover new activities and try out a range of therapies, says leading charity Headway - the brain injury association.

Council pays compensation to gardener after exposure to excessive use of vibrating tools, 16th April 2013

A council worker whose hands have been permanently damaged by vibrating tools has received £10,000 in compensation.

Shipyard worker compensated for asbestosis, 15th April 2013

A Unite the Union member has received compensation from six of his former employers after he was diagnosed with asbestosis.

Factory worker compensated after developing noise induced deafness, 12th April 2013

A Unite the Union member who was exposed to dangerous levels of noise by his employer for over 25 years has received compensation after help from Unite Legal Services.

Unite legal services supports member in compensation claim for damaged finger, 11th April 2013

An engineer who needed surgery on his finger after it was crushed by a car tyre as he struggled to change the wheel on his work van has received compensation after help from Unite Legal Services.

Surgical staff worker compensated after back injury, 10th April 2013

A member of a surgical team who suffered a back injury while manoeuvring a patient has received compensation after help from his trade union the GMB.

Vicar’s family compensated for bomb factory asbestos death, 9th April 2013

The family of a Vicar who was exposed to asbestos when he was an apprentice with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has received compensation from his former employer.

GMB member compensated after fall down stairs leads to early retirement, 8th April 2013

A civilian police worker who had to retire early after injuring his back when he fell down a flight of stairs has been awarded compensation with the support of his trade union, the GMB.

Hundreds of women facing prolonged distress as Spire Healthcare continue to stall on Paterson inquiry, 5th April 2013

Reactions from patients of suspended surgeon Ian Stuart Paterson to Spire Healthcare's continued failure to address their concerns about the unnecessary breast operations he carried out at its hospitals range from 'disappointment' to 'outrage'.

GMB member receives compensation after fracturing foot in workplace, 2nd April 2013

A factory worker who suffered a fractured foot after he was provided with the wrong type of equipment to move alloy bars has received compensation after help from the GMB.

Headway event to help brain injury survivors on the ‘Route to Recovery’, 27th March 2013

We are proud to announce our involvement in Headway's first every brain injury conference in North Wales – The Route to Recovery – on the 17 May 2013.

Man compensated after breaking back in fall from rooftop, 26th March 2013

A bricklayer left permanently disabled and unable to return to work after breaking his back in a rooftop fall has received compensation.

Unite legal services help Tata Steel employee get compensation, 25th March 2013

A Unite the Union member who suffered a frozen shoulder after his vision was clouded by ammonia vapour and he fell has received compensation after help from Unite Legal Services.

HGV driver assisted by Unite Legal Services after fall from faulty ladder, 22nd March 2013

A delivery driver left in constant pain and unable to work after damaging his back in a frightening fall from a faulty ladder has received compensation with help from Unite Legal Services.

‘Never again’ plea from son of man who died after hospital misdiagnosis, 21st March 2013

A man admitted to hospital with lower back pain died after a catalogue of errors at a hospital in the North East failed to diagnose a serious condition.

Double hernia sufferer compensated after work practices led to injury, 20th March 2013

A Unite the Union member who lost his job and is in constant pain after suffering a double hernia through pushing and pulling heavy tools at work has received substantial compensation after help from Unite Legal Services.

Spire Healthcare silence on disgraced surgeon Ian Paterson is unacceptable, says law firm representing private patients, 19th March 2013

The law firm representing hundreds of people who received unnecessary or inappropriate breast surgery under Ian Stuart Paterson is today calling on Spire Healthcare to mount an open inquiry into operations he conducted at their hospitals.

Tube driver compensated after injury caused by faulty tracks, 18th March 2013

A tube train driver who so badly sprained and damaged his ankle that it was in plaster for eight weeks after his train ran across bumpy tracks has received compensation.

Compensation for victim of McDonald’s security guard assault, 15th March 2013

A brick layer who almost died after being brutally assaulted by a McDonald's security guard has received compensation after help from Thompsons Solicitors.

Rail worker compensated for vibrating tools injury, 14th March 2013

An RMT member who suffered permanent damage to his hands caused by excessive levels of vibration from workplace tools has received substantial sum compensation.

Thompsons responds to HSE Mesothelioma Statistics, 13th March 2013

Harrowing figures were released by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) on 7 March 2013 demonstrating that deaths from Mesothelioma – a fatal form of cancer – are continuing to rise. Just over 40 years ago, the annual death rate in Great Britain stood at 153 – by 2010 it had increased to 1,968. This figure is amongst the highest in the world.

Victims of surgeon Ian Paterson invited to participate in discussion of breast care services at Solihull Hospital, 12th March 2013

Known victims of disgraced surgeon Ian Stuart Paterson have been invited to meet with Sir Ian Kennedy at the St John's Hotel on Warwick Road, Solihull on 13 March 2013 to discuss an ongoing review into NHS breast care services at the Solihull Hospital.

Teenager compensated after being hit by car while using a pelican crossing, 11th March 2013

A teenager who suffered a head injury when she was hit by a car while correctly using a pelican crossing has received compensation after help from Unite Legal Services.

Raising the small claims limit for road traffic accident claims will encourage not reduce fraud, 8th March 2013

There is little prospect that an increase in the small claims limit will reduce the number of fraudulent claims, Thompsons says.

Rigger compensated by Amec after disabling accident, 7th March 2013

A rigger who lost his job and career when he became disabled in a workplace accident caused by inadequate lighting has received compensation from his former employers after help from Unite the Union.

Unite Legal Service helps member gain compensation for wrist injury, 6th March 2013

Ian Jones, 66, from Wigan, needed surgery to his left wrist after tripping on a bolt which was protruding from the floor in the factory's manufacturing department. The fracture failed to heal after six weeks in plaster, so the maintenance electrician had a bone graft from his pelvis to fuse the wrist.

Union member compensated for asbestos disease, 5th March 2013

Unite the Union has helped an electrician obtain compensation after he was diagnosed with asbestos disease.

PCS member compensated after fracturing wrist in workplace accident, 4th March 2013

A prison worker whose left wrist was fractured when it was crushed by a broken down workplace van has received compensation after help from his trade union.