PERSONAL INJURY CLAIMS

If you have suffered a personal injury either in or out of work, for example on holiday (UK mainland only) or in the street; you can make a claim for compensation for your injuries and associated losses. You have up to three years to claim from the date of the injury. You can download a

Ring our Freephone line on:

0800 9549354

UK ROAD TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS

If you have an injury as a result of a road traffic accident, whether you are a driver or passenger, or you are injured as a pedestrian you can use this service. It is also available to the family of members.

FREE WILLS

If you would like to make a free joint or single will, click on the picture or select the heading from the right hand menu.

FREE LEGAL ADVICE

Use this service if you need legal advice on issues not related to your employment.

CRIMINAL/EMPLOYMENT ADVICE

Employees in all sectors can find themselves the subject of criminal investigations and prosecutions in relation to allegations that arise in the workplace or as a result of their employment.

GMB London and Andrews Angel Solicitors provide a twenty four hour emergency line for members to call if arrested or contacted by Police or other investigators wishing to interview them in connection with an alleged criminal offence in the work place.

ACCIDENT BENEFIT

For members who are up to date with their union subscriptions, and who have had an accident at work are have been signed off sick for more than three weeks.

ASBESTOS CLAIMS

The GMB has been at the forefront of campaigns to have asbestos imports banned.

This leaflet, prepared by Thompsons Solicitors, the UK's largest trade union personal injury law firm, describes the main asbestos conditions and how GMB members can get compensation.

THE LEGAL DEPARTMENT

The Department is run by Carol Sears, Head of Education, Legal & Administration.
Should you have any queries regarding the above, please do not hesitate to contact Carol or her assistant, Helen Barbour.

There is a complaints procedure available for members and their families (where relevant) in respect of any advice and assistance provided by the GMB's officials directly to members in external matters going beyond the workplace. For downloadable copy of this procedure please click here.