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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

Barry Gardiner MP to join Somerset demonstration against Clarks fire and rehire attacks

Labour MP Barry Gardiner will join a demonstration against fire and rehire practices at Clarks outside the shoemakers’ headquarters in Street, Somerse… 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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Unite Legal Services: Weekly coronavirus COVID-19 latest news round-up – 15 November 2021

At Unite Legal Services, we’ve collated the latest news and information regarding employment matters and workers’ rights in relation to coronavirus CO… Read news article

Harrods ‘first employer’ to threaten staff with new law allowing agency workers to break strikes

Threat comes as around 150 staff ballot for strike action over ‘pay cut disguised as a rise’ Ahead of an industrial action ballot, luxury department… Read news article

Ken's story

Member suffers amputation injury in workplace accident … Read full story

Richard C's story

Unite member receives £16,000 in compensation after an accident at work while employed as a turner. … Read full story

Thomas' story

Unite member receives £6,750 due to hearing loss from noise exposure as a miner … Read full story

Hugh’s story

Employer’s failure to ensure adequate hearing protection provided leads to an award for Unite member. … Read full story

John Z's story

Exposure to excessive noise at work leads to an award of £3,500 … Read full story

Accidents at work or away from work

Choosing Unite Legal Services for your work injury compensation claim At Unite Legal Services, we h… View page

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Clinical negligence claims

Clinical negligence cases are always fiercely defended so your chance of success is limited without … View page

Employment law solicitors

Our expert employment solicitors work closely with workplace representatives and fully trained Unite… View page

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Serious injuries

A serious injury can have a devastating effect on the injured person’s life and their family. At Uni… View page

Amputation claims

At Unite Legal Services, we believe that losing a limb shouldn’t mean you lose your independence. Wh… View page

Len McCluskey shares his planned speech on the EU referendum

Colleagues, May I start by expressing Unite’s shock at the death of Jo Cox and our deepest sympathy to her family. We can only hope that the outpouri… Read news article

Unite member suffers life-changing injuries in workplace accident

A Unite member from the Wirral, who suffered a traumatic brain injury at work, has received substantial compensation with the help of Unite Legal Serv… Read news article

Unite member suffered life-changing injuries in road accident is compensated £250,000

A Unite member has been awarded almost £250,000 after a car crash caused a heart condition and a traumatic brain injury that left him fighting for his… Read news article

Two-thirds of London chefs believe long hours’ culture is harming their health, Unite survey reveals

Punishing long hours’ culture in many professional kitchens is putting the mental and physical health of chefs in London at risk, a snapshot survey by… Read news article

A guide to claiming for a spinal injury

At Unite Legal Services, we understand that a spinal injury can be life-changing for the individual and their loved ones. We also know the financial i… Read news article

‘Class and race’ biggest factors for victims of coronavirus, says Unite

Class and race are the biggest factors in determining those that have died or been taken ill by Covid-19, Unite, Britain and Ireland’s largest union… Read news article

Aviation workers are at the end of their tether due to excessive hours

Research by Unite has found that aviation workers across the entire sector are working excessive hours to keep the sector functioning. With increased… Read news article

Unite Legal Services: Weekly coronavirus COVID-19 latest news round-up – 11 January 2021