We have earned our formidable reputation in the personal injury market for fighting hard to ensure the maximum compensation in the shortest possible time.
Figures released in parliament prove that Thompsons have recovered substantially higher compensation in more cases for miners with lung diseases and vibration white finger than any other law firm.
If we deal with your personal injury compensation claim, you may rest assured:-
• Your case is in safe hands – our experienced solicitors form the most experienced personal injury practice in the country with over 800 staff in a network of offices nationwide
• We are committed to helping injured people – unlike other law firms we never act for employers or insurance companies.
We are privileged to have over 80 years experience working with union representatives to secure maximum compensation for union members and their families. We push the boundaries of employment rights, defend members at risk of conviction and support members for general legal services.
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Thompsons' Latest News
21st November 2008 - Union Trebles Compensation Payment to £6,500
A GMB member who was advised her case was worth just £2,000 in compensation after she was in a car accident has received three times the amount in damages after help from her union’s lawyers.
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21st November 2008 - Unite defends the right to Mesothelioma Compensation
In a landmark test case in the High Court, Unite the union, has successfully defended the rights of vulnerable asbestos victims from insurers' attempts to avoid their liabilities.
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20th November 2008 - UNISON secures Compensation for Mesothelioma Widow
Mrs Y who wishes to remain anonymous has received £276,000 in damages following her husband’s exposure to asbestos in the workplace.
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19th November 2008 - Council Negligence Sees Harbour Master Take Early Retirement
UNISON, the UK's largest public sector trade union, has secured £6,000 personal injury compensation for a Harbour Master who had to take early retirement after seriously injuring his back through slipping on dangerous stairs that staff had complained about for years.
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18th November 2008 - GMB Member Receives £140,000 in Compensation
A GMB member diagnosed with the asbestos related cancer mesothelioma has received £140,000 in compensation with help from the union’s solicitors.
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17th November 2008 - Businesses Warned About Importance of Basic Health and Safety
Unite the union is calling for businesses to make sure their staff are fully informed of the health and safety risks of a job when it is new to them.
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14th November 2008 - Responsibility Accepted for Highways Worker’s Death
A family’s fight for justice has finally come to a close after the insurer of the driver of a car who hit a GMB member has accepted the driver was partly responsible for his death.
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