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Injured fitter compensated after botched knee surgery, 9th February 2012

A Unite member who damaged his knee in a workplace accident and was then left even more seriously injured when private surgery funded by his employers went wrong has received a substantial sum in compensation.

Thompsons gives cash boost to RCM charity challenge, 8th February 2012

Thompsons Solicitors has given a boost to a cycling challenge organised by trade union the RCM to raise funds for a charity which campaigns to stop maternity units from closing.

Stonemason compensated for lung disease after gaining second opinion from Thompsons, 7th February 2012

A stonemason who developed an occupational lung disease after he was exposed to silica dust at work has received compensation more than 13 years after he was diagnosed, and despite previous solicitors turning his case down.

Family of ship yard worker compensated for asbestos death, 6th February 2012

The family of a joiner, who worked in shipyards on Wearside, has received compensation after he developed fatal asbestos disease.

Asbestos victim’s plea for help from former Accrington workmates, 3rd February 2012

A former brickworks employee who has been diagnosed with asbestos related cancer is calling for help from his former colleagues in Lancashire. John Owen, 65, who now lives in Pudsey, Leeds, is suffering from mesothelioma, a cancer of the lining of the lungs. There is no cure for the disease.

Tyneside asbestos victim compensated in 30 weeks, 2nd February 2012

A joiner who was exposed to asbestos over 50 years ago as an apprentice at a Tyneside shipyard has been awarded over £140,000 in compensation.

Great North Air Ambulance pair win judgment after faulty plane parts cause serious crash, 30th January 2012

A five year legal battle for compensation by two former members of the Great North Air Ambulance, who were seriously injured when their micro-light crashed in Northumberland, has ended after a High Court judge ruled that the aircraft's manufacturer was liable for the near tragedy.

Train Driver compensated after slipping on icy platform, 26th January 2012

A train driver who needed two operations on his knee after he fell on a slippery train station platform has received compensation after help from his union ASLEF.

Back injury caused by faulty working system at car parts manufacturer, 25th January 2012

A toolsetter for a car parts manufacturer who suffered a painful back injury after an accident at work has received £10,000 in compensation, with the help of his trade union.

Compensation secured for Unite member, 24th January 2012

The 65-year-old from Isleworth in Middlesex suffered from tendon damage to his little and ring fingers after using an unsafe drill whilst working for Field Systems Design.

Britvic factory worker compensated after suffering from crushed hand, 23rd January 2012

A soft drinks factory worker who suffered crush injuries to his hand after helping a colleague to fix a broken machine has received a substantial sum in compensation.

Compensation for Merseyside asbestosis victim, 20th January 2012

A joiner from St Helen's, Merseyside was diagnosed with asbestosis in 2008 after being exposed to asbestos whilst working for ICI and Harland and Wolff shipbuilders.

PIP breast implants – Update, 19th January 2012

Breast implants supplied by French company Poly Implant Prothese (PIP) caused global concern following reports they were made from substandard industrial grade silicone that was prone to leakages and ruptures.

Honda pay damages to injured employee, 18th January 2012

A Honda employee left unable to work after he seriously damaged his knees in a workplace accident has received damages from his former employer.

Teacher’s family’s plea for contact from former colleagues and classmates, 17th January 2012

The family of a mother of three who sadly died of asbestos related disease mesothelioma is calling for contact from her former colleagues and classmates. Debra Chappell, nee Jones, from Doncaster, was just 46, when she died from cancer of the lining of the lungs in November 2010.

Cancer sufferer’s call for help, 16th January 2012

A cancer sufferer who believes she was exposed to asbestos as a teenager at school is calling for information from her former classmates and teachers.

UNISON member compensated after damaging spine in car accident, 12th January 2012

A UNISON member who was involved in a car accident and was left needing spinal surgery has received compensation after help from her trade union's lawyers.

Plater receives more compensation after further exposure to vibrating tools, 11th January 2012

A plater who suffered permanent damage to his hands after he was exposed to vibrating tools at work has received £12,000 in compensation.

Family call for help from former Llanwern Steelworks workers, 10th January 2012

The family of a Polish refugee who worked at a Newport Steelworks and went on to die from an asbestos related disease is calling for help for his former colleagues.

Merseyside shipyard worker receives compensation for mesothelioma, 9th January 2012

A shipyard worker who developed a fatal cancer after being exposed to asbestos whilst working in Merseyside shipyards has received compensation from his former employers.

Thompsons calls on government to stop basing policies on myth and anecdote, 9th January 2012

Responding to David Cameron's claim that he will "kill off the health and safety culture", Tom Jones of Thompsons Solicitors said: "Why does the government commission reports when they ignore the conclusions?

Pipe fitter receives £70,000 after bicep injury at power station, 6th January 2012

A GMB member who badly damaged his arm after moving a pipe in a power station has received £70,000 in compensation.

Cleavage sparing mastectomies performed by Mr Paterson - Update, 5th January 2012

According to a statement released by the trust on the 7th of December, further recalls are being made to cancer survivors treated by Mr Paterson in the Midlands area.

Newsagent pays compensation after causing accident by dumping trade waste, 5th January 2012

A street cleaner has been awarded compensation by the courts after a Newsagent left trade waste in a public bin causing her to fall and seriously injure her shoulder and neck.

Nuclear worker injured after bosses ignored her warnings, 4th January 2012

A nuclear plant worker who raised health and safety concerns to bosses about a manual handling exercise and then went on to break her ankle as she moved heavy boxes has received compensation after help from her trade union.

Fitter receives interim compensation for asbestos disease, 3rd January 2012

A fitter who feels robbed of the enjoyment of his retirement by the illness caused by his former employers has received £60,000 provisional compensation for asbestos disease.

Civil servant receives compensation after cleaner caused tripping hazard, 30th December 2011

A civil servant has received £8,000 in compensation after needing surgery following a fall in the workplace.

Nurse’s eight year battle finally pays off, 29th December 2011

A nurse has received £195,000 in compensation more than seven years after he was badly injured by a patient at North Tyneside Hospital.

Vigilance needed to avoid sexual assaults on health workers, 28th December 2011

Trade union UNISON has called for extra vigilance by employers to avoid health workers being exposed to sexual assaults by patients.

Printer exposed to dangerous fumes compensated after developing asthma, 23rd December 2011

A printer who developed asthma when he was exposed to dangerous fumes in the workplace has received compensation after help from his trade union.

Defective breast implants linked to potential health risks, 22nd December 2011

Up to 40,000 British women with defective implants have been warned about their safety, amid fears the implants carry potential health risks.

Union urges members to seek independent legal advice, 22nd December 2011

A PCS member has advised colleagues involved in workplace accidents to get independent advice through the union's free legal service after he found himself out of his depth dealing with a compensation claim for a damaged ankle.

Cyclist seriously injured in accident receives six figure sum in damages, 21st December 2011

A father of three who was left for dead after his bike was hit by a car on his way to work has received a six figure sum in damages after help from his trade union lawyers.

BAE pay damages after employee falls in car park, 20th December 2011

A logistics worker at BAE systems who needed surgery on his knee after he fell in a pot hole in the firm's car park has received compensation after help from his trade union.

Government must act on employers liability insurance bureau after another worker loses out, 19th December 2011

A welder whose hands have been left permanently damaged by using vibrating tools at work for more than 36 years has lost half of his compensation because his employers no longer exist and there is no trace of who their insurers were during 50% of his exposure to vibrating tools.

Injured GMB member threatened with the sack after pursuing compensation, 16th December 2011

A GMB member who suffered permanent damage to his hand in a workplace accident and whose employers threatened to make him redundant when he pursued a claim for compensation has finally received damages after help from the union's solicitors.

Amusement arcade pays compensation after failing to train staff, 15th December 2011

An amusement arcade worker who permanently damaged his shoulder and neck whilst moving a heavy games machine has received compensation from his former employers.

NI assembly reverses asbestos compensation law, 14th December 2011

People in Northern Ireland suffering from the asbestos related condition pleural plaques are able to claim compensation from today (Wednesday, December 14, 2011).

Bristol man becomes bionic, 13th December 2011

A man who lost his fingers in an industrial accident has been given a second chance to carry on life as normal thanks to cutting edge prosthetic technology and a compensation claim won by Thompsons Solicitors with the backing of Unite the union.

Engineer compensated after fall through unstable roof, 13th December 2011

A Unite the Union member who has been left permanently disabled after he seriously damaged his arm when he fell through a roof at work has received more than £164,000 in compensation.

Railway worker receives £750,000 after legs severed by train, 8th December 2011

A railway worker who lost both legs after they were run over by a train has received £750,000 in compensation.

Welder injured in scaffolding fall, 6th December 2011

A welder who suffered multiple injuries when he fell because a scaffolding pole had not been properly secured has been compensated for his injuries.

Railway worker held at gunpoint receives compensation, 5th December 2011

A railway worker who was threatened at gunpoint by a robber has received compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) after help from his trade union solicitors.