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Thompsons' Specialist Personal Injury Solicitors in Wales
Introduction to Thompsons Solicitors in Wales
About our Personal Injury Solicitors in Wales
Some of the most common injuries at work in Wales
How Thompsons Solicitors can help Injured Workers in Wales
News Stories about claims dealt with by Thompsons Solicitors in Wales
Clients from Wales we have helped with their personal injury claims
Personal Injury Compensation Claim Advice from firm of Solicitors in Wales
Contact a firm of Solicitors in Wales
Introduction to Thompsons Solicitors in Wales
About our Personal Injury Solicitors in Wales
Thompsons Solicitors is the most experienced personal injury and trade union law firm in the UK. We have offices based regionally throughout England and Wales with associated offices in Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Thompsons Solicitors have a strong heritage and pedigree of successful cases in Wales. Established in 1921, the firm opened its office in Cardiff in 1965. The Branch Manager of the Cardiff office explains: "We have a long and proud history of working with injured people across South Wales. Over the years, we've gained unparalleled experience, handling thousands of cases for people suffering from back injuries to asbestos related diseases. We want to make this experience and support available to everyone locally."
You should never worry about having to reach one of our offices for a meeting either. If a face to face meeting is essential, we can always travel to meet you somewhere convenient to you.
We have solicitors in Cardiff and solicitors in Swansea who are specialists and can help with all sorts of personal injury claims for the people of Wales including:
Road Accidents
Accidents at Work
Clinical Negligence
Industrial Illnesses including Asbestos Related Diseases
Injuries in a Public Place and
Cases of the utmost severity including Fatalities, Brain Injuries and Spinal Injury cases
Mick Antoniw is a Fellow of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers, who has almost 30 years experience in handling complex high value personal injury claims. He says "We have put together a team of some of the most experienced and specialist lawyers in Wales to conduct catastrophic injury claims. It is our dedication and commitment to our clients that makes such a real difference".
Our specialist personal injury lawyers and solicitors in Wales can also help with many more different types of personal injury compensation claims. If you are looking for a lawyer or solicitor in Wales, complete one of our online personal injury compensation claim forms.
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Some of the most common injuries at work in Wales
How Thompsons Solicitors can help Injured Workers in Wales
Of course, we can help injured people in Wales with all types of personal injury claims; however, there are some more common types of injuries which our lawyers and solicitors in Wales are contacted about more often than others:
Coal Miners and Workers in the Industrial Sector
By the early 19th century, parts of Wales had already become heavily industrialised with Ironworks and Coal Mines spreading across the country which helped to create the industrial counties of Denbighshire, Flintshire, Glamorganshire and Monmouthshire.
Workers employed as coal miners and within the industrial sector were (and sometimes still are) exposed to dangers during the course of their work. Some of the most common industrial illnesses and diseases our solicitors in Wales help with are:
- Respiratory Diseases caused by exposure to coal dust or silica dust such as emphysema, occupational asthma, pneumoconiosis and silicosis.
- Illnesses such as Vibration White Finger or Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome caused by using vibrating tools.
- Industrial Deafness caused by working in noisy environments.
- Lung diseases such as Siderosis caused by exposure to welding rod fumes.
If you are looking for a lawyer or solicitor in Wales to help you with a personal injury claim due to injuries caused to you as a coal miner or an industrial worker, contact us on 08000 224 224.
Farming has always been a popular occupation in Wales but unfortunately farms do not historically have a very good health and safety record.
Some of the most common personal injury compensation claims our solicitors in Wales deal with on behalf of farm workers include:
- Occupational Dermatitis claims for farm workers injured by chemicals.
- Farmer's Lung compensation claims for farm workers who have inhaled spores from mouldy crop.
- Personal Injuries caused by other accidents on a farm such as accidents involving dangerous farm machinery or farm vehicles such as tractors.
If you are looking for a lawyer or solicitor in Wales to help you with an accident compensation claim resulting from an accident on a farm complete one of our online personal injury compensation claim forms.
In the past, workers in Wales were exposed to asbestos whilst working at shipyards or in asbestos factories. Due to the time it takes for asbestos related diseases to develop, some of these workers may only be diagnosed with an asbestos related illness now, many decades after exposure to the dangerous dust.
In more recent times builders and tradesmen such as electricians, plumbers and joiners have been (and still are being) exposed to asbestos whilst at work.
There are several different conditions which can be caused by exposure to asbestos including Asbestosis, Lung Cancer, Mesothelioma, Pleural Plaques and Pleural Thickening.
If you are looking for a lawyer or solicitor in Wales to help you with a compensation claim for an asbestos related illness, contact us on 08000 224 224.
News Stories about claims dealt with by Thompsons Solicitors in Wales
Clients from Wales we have helped with their personal injury claims
In the past we have published many news stories on our website about personal injury compensation claims successfully dealt with by our lawyers and solicitors in Wales and also some stories about personal injury claims dealt with by our other offices on behalf of people injured in Wales. To read a selection of these, follow the links below or to read all of our news stories, visit our News Desk.
- 24th November 2011 - Thompsons solicitors celebrate 90th anniversary of fighting for workers’ rights
- 18th May 2011 - Hospital settles after hairdresser suffers anaphylactic shock from latex allergy
- 10th May 2011 - HMRC pays damages to disabled employee trapped by lift
- 18th February 2011 - Train firm who failed to fix faulty equipment pays compensation
- 19th April 2010 - Factory worker receives damages for broken wrist
- 30th November 2009 - Ruling paves the way for train drivers’ claims
- 24th November 2009 - Family wins seven figure sum in compensation
- 22nd July 2009 - Retired policeman’s widow receives compensation for asbestos death
- 2nd July 2009 - 250,000 for badly injured firefighter
- 25th June 2009 - Welder suffers memory loss after head injury
- 22nd May 2009 - Injured dad couldn't hold his baby
- 31st March 2009 - Simple operation leads to granddad’s death
- 25th February 2009 - Hospital worker beats the bullies to win claim
- 5th January 2009 - Unite member scarred for life
- 19th December 2008 - Carpenter wins five-figure sum against Swansea NHS Trust over “preventable” fall
- 5th November 2008 - Former Electrician’s Family Receives 172,000 in Compensation
- 20th October 2008 - Plasterer from Cardiff who lost sight in one eye wins £32,000 damages from Cardiff County Council
- 30th September 2008 - UNISON Calls for urgent action over vibrating tools
- 12th August 2008 - Indesit forced to pay £12,000 compensation to injured factory worker in Wales
- 14th May 2008 - Widow receives compensation after her husband died of asbestos-related disease mesothelioma
- 29th April 2008 - Widow from Mold secures compensation after husband died from mesothelioma
- 24th April 2008 - Dennis family lawyers call for maximum sentence for boss who admits manslaughter
- 26th February 2008 - No laughing matter as pub visitor falls through trap door
- 13th February 2008 - Care worker sprayed with ‘Mr Muscle’ wins compensation
- 30th January 2008 - Negligence at a Welsh mine leads to £105,000 pay out for collier who had to be medically retired
- 11th January 2008 - Train driver forced to retire receives compensation for accident
- 13th December 2007 - The family of a man who died of mesothelioma has a substantial undisclosed payment in compensation
- 4th December 2007 - RAF fighter technician wins compensation following aircraft injury
- 17th October 2007 - Family welcomes CPS decision to prosecute employer for manslaughter
- 28th September 2007 - Hospital worker awarded damages after door collapses
- 26th September 2007 - Desperate bid to trace colleagues of tragic victim of asbestos
- 17th September 2007 - Damages awarded after paper cut left machine worker with serious finger injury
- 26th July 2007 - New corporate manslaughter law will play key role in reducing workplace deaths
- 23rd May 2007 - Attack on Corporate Manslaughter wrecking attempt welcomed
- 16th February 2007 - Keen sports enthusiast wins compensation for horrific injuries
- 2nd February 2007 - Bailiffs to recover compensation for mesothelioma widow as insurer fails to pay on time
- 29th December 2006 - High Court orders Crown Prosecution Service to review workplace death decision
- 28th November 2006 - Teesside asbestos widow has been awarded full compensation for her husband's death
- 27th November 2006 - Family to challenge CPS manslaughter decision in High Court
- 24th October 2006 - Amicus secures £20,000 compensation for member from Porthcawl
- 22nd September 2006 - Man from Port Talbot secures compensation after fall at work which resulted in brain injury
- 23rd August 2006 - Historical challenge to Crown Prosecution Service as family fights for son killed at work
- 21st July 2006 - Trade union solicitors welcome Corporate Manslaughter Bill but condemn wasted opportunity to improve workplace safety
- 16th June 2006 - Machine worker receives compensation following ladder accident
- 26th April 2006 - Families urge Government to ensure the Corporate Manslaughter Bill is tough on rogue employers
- 25th January 2005 - Landmark ruling against Corus UK for vibration exposure
- 23rd January 2001 - Collapsed insurance firm bounces asbestos victims' compensation cheques - future asbestos claims in jeopardy
- 20th December 2000 - Thompsons welcomes government report on corporate manslaughter
You can also read about a clinical negligence case dealt with by our Cardiff office by visiting the BBC website.
If you are looking for a lawyer or solicitor in Wales to help you with a personal injury compensation claim complete one of our online personal injury compensation claim forms.
Personal Injury Compensation Claim Advice from firm of Solicitors in Wales
Contact a firm of Solicitors in Wales
If you or someone you know has been injured due to someone else's negligence, telephone us now for accurate compensation claim advice.
There are strict time limits in place to make any personal injury compensation claim. For further information, contact us or visit our Questions Answered page.
Thompsons Solicitors are experts in all personal injury matters. We will be able to advise you whether or not you have a valid claim for compensation. Our specialist personal injury lawyers will be happy to talk you through the process of making a claim in plain English and will be happy to answer any questions or queries you may have. If you do have a valid personal injury compensation claim and you decide to instruct Thompsons Solicitors to deal with the matter for you, we will recover our legal fees from the person responsible for your injury, ensuring that the entire procedure is cost-free for you. Telephone us now on 08000 224 224 or complete one of our online personal injury compensation claim forms.
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