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.
Unite member, Frank Hutchinson, worked for a manufacturing company for more than 18 years at a site that was a 15 minute walk from his home.
His employer made a decision to move its operation to anot…Full story
A Unite member suffered wrist and spinal fractures after being thrown from a street sweeper onto a concrete floor.
The member was adjusting the suction tube at the rear of a sweeper, which involves r…Full story
Unite Legal Services has secured more than £10,000 in compensation for an electrician after an accident at work left him with an injury to his right foot, which affected his ability to walk.
Gary Cla…Full story
Unite Legal Services has secured more than £200,000 in compensation for a former construction worker after he was diagnosed with mesothelioma following exposure to asbestos.
61-year-old Charlie Pears…Full story
Alan Reed developed Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS), also known as Vibration White Finger, after working at Wansbeck District Council for nearly 40 years. He was using heavy electrical and pneumati…Full story