GMB North West & Irish Region
18 December 2012

A GMB member injured whilst working for a North West Council has been awarded £475,000.00 in damages after GMB solicitors fought his case.  The member (who cannot be named for legal reasons) suffered severe injuries, including a fractured skull, when he had a fall at work because of poorly maintained lighting.

In a bitterly contested case, the Council argued that compensation should be set at a much lower level and initially offered £75,000.00.  Simpsons Solicitors, acting on behalf of the member, refused to settle and fought the case all the way.  The Council eventually offered the much higher amount which was accepted by the member and agreed by the judge.

The member and his family have expressed their appreciation for the work carried out by Simpsons and the GMB and have asked for this result to be publicised to show other GMB members the benefits which can be gained from Union membership and their entitlement to Union Legal Services.

GMB members have access to FREE legal assistance from Simpsons Solicitors all part of the membership, covering members for personal injury at work or outside of work and family members for personal injury outside of work.