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 retired Unite member was diagnosed with mesothelioma, an incurable form of cancer, because he was exposed to asbestos while working as an electrician in the 1960s and 1970s. With the support of Unit…Full story
Joseph Horsley, from Kilburn, who was wrongly accused by his employer for the tragic death of a colleague in a workplace accident, has been cleared of all blame and compensated fully for his injuries…Full story
A Unite member, who developed Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) as a result of the excessive use of vibrating tools, has secured compensation with the backing of Unite Legal Services.
Throughout his emplo…Full story
Unite member, Adrian, was working as a porter within a residential block of flats when he was sacked by his employer after voicing concerns about the health and safety arrangements of a refurbishment…Full story
A Polish heavy goods vehicle driver has successfully sued his employer for £14,850 after a tribunal ruled he was unfairly dismissed and racially victimised at his place of work.
53-year-old Mr Stanis…Full story
