Personal injury
When you have had an accident, you need to be sure that you can get the best professional help in recovering compensation to which you are entitled.
The legal services which the GMB provides for you as part of your membership will see that you receive that help and, what’s more, there are no complicated agreements to fill in or hidden charges for you to pay.
Your entitlement to union legal assistance covers you for accidents both in and out of work including road accidents and you have the peace of mind of knowing that members of your family are also covered.
The GMB have a long-standing relationship with Simpsons Solicitors who have a team of expert personal injury lawyers with years of experience in successfully recovering compensation for Union members and their families who have been the victims of accidents.
The idea of bringing a claim can be very worrying, especially when you are a family member having to cope with injuries from an accident.
The GMB legal services scheme makes the whole process as simple and straight forward as possible.
How to register a claim
Please read the application form carefully, and sign to confirm you accept the GMB’s terms and conditions.
How has Simpsons Solictors helped GMB members already?
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Mr J of Bolton was forced to take early retirement when he suffered severe ankle injuries in a fall at work. As a GMB member, he was able to call upon the support of the Union and their legal team at Simpsons. After court proceedings were started, the employer’s insurers agreed to pay £100,000 in compensation.
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Mrs P of Manchester fell because her employers had not provided a safe place for her to work. She broke her arm in the accident. Swift action was taken by the Union in instructing Simpsons Solicitors who were able to secure a payment of £4,000 in compensation.
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Mr N of Northwich suffered a fracture of the wrist at work because his employers had not provided him with correct footwear. The employer refused to accept responsibility but thanks to the Union Legal Services Scheme. Mr N was able to start court proceedings and as a result secured an award of £10,000 in compensation.
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Mrs T of Oldham hurt her back when her employer told her to lift heavy boxes. After an application for assistance through the Union Legal Services Scheme, a claim was made on her behalf and she received £1,500 in compensation for her injuries.
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On 5th August 2007 Jeff Hart suffered a nasty back injury whilst he was working for Wigan MBC. The Council refused to accept any responsibility for Jeff’s injury and not only blamed him, but also questioned Jeff’s honesty. Despite 30 years legal service with the Council which came to an end with Jeff’s retirement in November 2010, they refused to consider settlement of his case and the day after he retired, Jeff had to appear at Court to fight his claim for compensation. At the end of the first day in Court, it was clear that the Council had been defeated in their suggestions that Jeff was not telling the truth, but they still refused to settle and the case had to come back to Court the next day. After all the evidence was heard, Jeff won his case and was awarded £5,000 in compensation. Jeff was able to take his case to Court thanks to the legal assistance provided to him as a GMB member. Without that legal assistance and support from the Union and its legal team at Simpsons, Jeff might not have obtained the compensation which he so clearly deserved.
Personal injury outside work
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"Ms P's six year old daughter suffered a fractured arm as a result of using defective play equipment in the local park. With the help of Simpsons she was able to obtain an admission of responsibility from the local Council and the sum of £5,500 by way of compensation for her injured daughter.
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Mr S from Chorley asked for legal assistance when his wife slipped as a result of a spill of milk in her local supermarket. After a claim by Simpsons through the Union Legal Advice Scheme, Mrs S received a settlement of £2,500 for the bumps and bruises which she had suffered in the accident.
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Mr L from Blackpool made a claim on behalf of his son when the child suffered injuries to his teeth as a result of an accident on a dodgem ride which had not been properly supervised. With the assistance of the Union Legal Scheme, Mr L was able to bring a claim against the owners of the amusement park and his son received a compensation payout of £8,250."
How to register a claim
Please read the application form carefully, and sign to confirm you accept the GMB’s terms and conditions.
