Legal: Legal Results

Colleagues

Since the last edition of Gatelodge a number of Legal Claims have been progressed for POA members by Thompsons and the POA Legal Department. Compensation totalling over £277,780 in 25 cases has been awarded to our members.

These damages recovered were 100% of what was awarded and there was no reduction for Thompsons or the POA fees. Unlike other companies, Thompsons are 100% committed to claimant only work and they will only represent the injured or mistreated person and never the people, organisations or insurance companies liable to pay out this compensation.

As well as the damages recovered, these cases should assist Branch Officials and Health and Safety Representatives in the workplace and prevent similar incidents in the future. Cases such as those above also show the value of the Union’s Legal Service and our partnership with Thompsons, a well-established company.

MICK PIMBLETT
ASSISTANT GENERAL SECRETARY