Thompsons Scotland is the largest trade union law firm in Scotland, securing over 55 million in compensation claims for trade union members in 2006. Founded in 1979, Thompsons Scotland, representing trade unions in the private sector, central and local government and the NHS, prides itself in fighting for justice for victims of corporate negligence as well as securing rightful compensation for those injured at work.
Thompsons share the view of the STUC that work related accident and disease are preventable. Thompsons and the STUC have worked closely together to promote prevention as the alternative to cure. Continued support from Thompsons allows the STUC to develop work in occupational health and safety. Thompsons represented many families of trade union members killed in Piper Alpha and other workplace accidents. They fought for compensation for many thousands of miners poisoned by coal dust. They have also fought through the courts and won precedents to ensure negligent employers are liable and/or awards are increased. Recently, they worked with the STUC to help the families of those who lost relatives in the ICL/Stockline disaster of May 2004 to secure a public inquiry into the tragedy. This was the first inquiry of its kind to be held under the Inquiries Act 2005 and could not have been secured without their support.
Thompsons continue to support trade unions and have had many successes; an example of which is the abolition of civil liability exclusion, a ground breaking case that allows trade unions the right to take court action to force employers to carry out risk assessments. They represent the majority of asbestos victims and campaigned for changes in Scots law to ensure the industry and their insurers do not deny those exposed to asbestos recompense for their illnesses. Where injury or disease occur, Thompsons will fight for compensation and justice.
Making a legal claim with Thompsons Solicitors
It is important that you seek expert advice when making a compensation claim. STUC have worked tirelessly alongside Thompsons Solicitors in order to get compensation for victims.
Thompsons can advance a claim on your behalf. Our No Win No Fee Compensation Claims Lawyers have a number of specialist areas of expertise including:
• Road traffic accidents such as car accidents, whiplash injuries, RTA motorcycle, pedestrian, bus and bike accidents.
• Accidents at work such as construction accidents, slipping or tripping, or machinery and plant equipment injuries or accidents borne out of inadequate personal protective equipment.
• Industrial diseases such as Mesothelioma, Asbestosis, Occupational Asthma and Industrial Deafness. Specialist areas such as Hepatitis C, or more recently MRSA, and C-Diff.
• Specialist accident areas such as accidents to children, dog bites, and accidents abroad.