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A guide to claiming compensation after a cycling accident

According to the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (ROSPA), 17,550 cyclists were injured on the roads in 2018, 4,205 of whom were killed o… Read news article

A guide to claiming for HAVS and strain injuries

Repetitive strain injuries can affect muscles, nerves and tendons in any part of the body, but they most commonly affect the hands, wrists, shoulders… Read news article

A guide to making a dermatitis compensation claim

Dermatitis is a common skin disease that results in inflammation of the skin. If you are exposed to hazardous substances or dangerous chemicals in th… Read news article

A guide to making a personal injury claim

If you or a family member have been injured in an accident, we can help you to make a compensation claim. Frequently asked questions about making a p… Read news article

Member awarded compensation following wrongful dismissal

A man from the Rhondda who was unfairly dismissed from his job has received compensation with help from Unite Legal Services. 53-year-old Chris Morli… Read news article

Tony J's story

Member hit by car while crossing road secures £70,000 in compensation … Read full story

Rail worker compensated for hand injury

A Nottinghamshire man who suffered an injury to his left hand while working on railway repairs has been compensated £15,000 with the backing of Unite… Read news article

Compensation secured for member who suffered serious brain injury

A Unite member from Bristol who suffered a traumatic brain injury and fractures to his face and leg in a road traffic accident has received a six-figu… Read news article

Leicester man secures seven-figure settlement with Unite Legal Services’ help

A Unite member turned to Unite Legal Services for support with a compensation claim after suffering a traumatising double amputation as a result of a… Read news article

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Sarah M's story

Sarah had unnecessary surgery at the hands of Ian Paterson after suffering debilitating breast pain … Read full story

Unite member compensated for fracture injury

Unite Legal Services has secured compensation for a finance officer after she fractured her right foot in a fall, which led to her developing deep vei… Read news article

Former Unite rep is compensated for asbestos disease

A Yorkshire man has received £38,000 compensation after developing the asbestos-related condition, diffuse pleural thickening. Roy Green was exposed… Read news article

Member develops tinnitus and hearing loss after work accident

Unite Legal Services has secured compensation for a member who suffers sleepless nights and hyper sensitivity to loud noises because of a workplace in… Read news article

Member secures financial settlement and reasonable adjustments after disability discrimination claim

Unite member, Carole Matthews, has secured £1,500 in compensation and agreed a number of reasonable adjustments for her job following a successful cla… Read news article

Unite member made redundant during cancer treatment wins disability discrimination claim

Gary Hall, a father of two, was working for telecommunications provider NextGenAccess Ltd in Hatfield when he was diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2018.… Read news article

David B's story

employer who ignores reported vehicle fault is held to account … Read full story

Mandy's story

bus driver secures compensation through union’s legal services … Read full story

Member struck by van in supermarket car park is compensated

A Unite member has been compensated after she was knocked over by a van in a supermarket car park, leaving her with a head injury and ongoing anxiety… Read news article

Six-figure settlement secured for member after 21 foot fall

Unite Legal Services has helped a member from Wales secure compensation after he fell almost 21 feet at work, causing him to suffer serious injuries t… Read news article

Sharon Graham announced as Unite's new general secretary

Unite the union has today (Wednesday) announced the final results of its members' vote for each of the three candidates which is as follows: Sharon… Read news article

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Former construction worker secures compensation following asbestos exposure with backing from Unite Legal Services

Unite Legal Services has secured more than £200,000 in compensation for a former construction worker after he was diagnosed with mesothelioma followin… Read news article