Accidents at Work
Hear from Thompsons clients who have experienced accidents at work and the help they received.




We supported a Unite the union member to secure £3 million in compensation after a workplace fall left him with having to undergo an amputation. Read more here.
Accidents at work claims
Union Claim
October 2, 2025

Unite and Thompsons Solicitors helped a 26-year-old secure £1.9 million in compensation after an accident at work changed his life. Read his story here.
Accidents at work claims
Union Claim
October 3, 2025

Unite Legal Services and Thompsons Solicitors helped female forklift truck driver Senga from Gosport recover a six-figure settlement following a life-changing crush injury. Read more.
Accidents at work claims
Union Claim
October 3, 2025

UNISON and Thompsons Solicitors have helped a Plymouth care worker secure a settlement after she suffered a strain injury at work.
Accidents at work claims
Union Claim
October 3, 2025

Unite the union and Thompsons Solicitors have secured compensation for a drayman who was injured while at work. Read his story here.
Accidents at work claims
Union Claim
October 3, 2025

Unite the union and Thompsons Solicitors have secured a five-figure settlement for a worker injured at a Leeds factory. Read his story here.
Accidents at work claims
Union Claim
October 3, 2025

Find out how Thompsons Solicitors supported a UNISON member after an accident at work left her with a fracture and unable to work for two months.
Accidents at work claims
Union Claim
October 14, 2025

"UNISON member Debbie, 39, secured £90,000 in compensation after significantly injuring her back and developing depression as a result of an accident at work."
Accidents at work claims
Union Claim
September 29, 2025

Working with the PCS, we helped their member secure compensation after he injured his knee in a slip at work.
Accidents at work claims
Union Claim
October 3, 2025

"Doug Caddell suffered a broken neck and a serious brain injury when he was hit by a car while staffing a railway level crossing in East Farleigh, Kent."
Accidents at work claims
Union Claim
October 3, 2025

A midwife who was medically retired due to injuries caused by an accident at work has secured compensation, with support from the RCM and Thompsons.
Accidents at work claims
Union Claim
October 2, 2025

Art tutor and Thompsons client, Phillipa Claydon, received compensation after she injured her back when she was forced to move heavy equipment without help.
Accidents at work claims
Union Claim
October 14, 2025

During her service with the Navy, Ruth suffered injuries that developed into reactive sympathetic dystrophy syndrome.
Accidents at work claims
Private Claim
October 3, 2025

We secured compensation for our client who was struck by a dirty needle at work and had to wait three months for the results of blood tests for HIV.
Accidents at work claims
Union Claim
October 3, 2025

We helped Mark secure compensation after he was injured during a military training exercise in Canada.
Accidents at work claims
Private Claim
October 3, 2025

The tragic death of John Coles at Heathrow Airport highlights the urgent need for improved night-time safety measures. The inquest found visual interference contributed to the collision, prompting calls for immediate safety upgrades. Supported by Unite the Union and Thompsons Solicitors, his family advocates for crucial changes to prevent future incidents.
Accidents at work claims
Union Claim
October 3, 2025

RMT and Thompsons Solicitors helped secure a compensation settlement for a union member injured at work. Read the story here.
Accidents at work claims
Union Claim
October 3, 2025

Ian lost part of his left leg after an injury at work involving a conveyor belt.
Accidents at work claims
Private Claim
October 3, 2025

We helped Joe secure compensation after an accident at work left him with a fractured spine, major internal injuries and permanently compromised limbs.
Accidents at work claims
Private Claim
October 14, 2025

Iain, a senior prison officer, was awarded compensation after suffering physical and mental injuries when an inmate assaulted him.
Accidents at work claims
Union Claim
October 3, 2025

The tragic death of refuse collector David Carpenter exposes critical safety lapses in training and equipment. His family, supported by Thompsons Solicitors and Unite the Union, calls for mandatory safety upgrades and improved protocols to prevent future accidents.
Accidents at work claims
Private Claim
October 3, 2025

Our client developed non-freezing cold injuries working in the Armed Forces; he is now in constant pain. Read how we helped him secure £300,000 compensation.
Accidents at work claims
Private Claim
October 3, 2025

We helped Christopher secure compensation after he suffered an injury at work.
Accidents at work claims
Union Claim
September 29, 2025
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