Unite Legal Services has represented thousands of members in personal injury cases including serious injuries, clinical negligence, industrial diseases and also in employment matters. We campaign to defend and improve working conditions for members across a range of sectors.
A Unite member working as a machine operator at an aircraft manufacturer has received a settlement of £6,000 after a leak from a faulty machine caused him to develop a lung condition.
The member was…Full story
Exposure to lead at work can cause significant health issues.
There is legislation in place to prevent and control exposure, but sadly some employers will not comply with the relevant laws and thereb…Full story
An assembly worker has been compensated after he was exposed to dangerous fumes at work, which aggravated a long dormant asthmatic condition.
The 59-year-old Unite member was working on an assembly l…Full story
A father-of-three from Newcastle has received £210,000 in damages after suffering acid burns and developing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) following an accident at work.
At the time of the inc…Full story
Unite Legal Services has secured compensation for a maintenance worker after he suffered a permanent injury to his ankle when he fell at work.
David Roberts, 66, was employed as a maintenance worker…Full story
