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Personal Injury Claims for Train Drivers and Rail Workers
How Thompsons can help Train Drivers and Railway Workers
Legal Advice for injured Train Drivers and Rail Workers
Common Accidents involving Train Drivers and Rail Workers at Work
Accidents at Work involving Train Drivers and Railway Workers
Accidents outside work involving Train Drivers and Rail Workers
Train Drivers and Railway Workers injured outside Work
News Stories we have published about Train Driver Compensation Claims
Real Life Stories of Train Drivers and Rail Workers we have helped
Personal Injury Compensation Claim Advice
Starting a Personal Injury Claim
How Thompsons can help Train Drivers and Railway Workers
Legal Advice for injured Train Drivers and Rail Workers
At Thompsons Solicitors, we can help Train Drivers and other Railway Workers who have been injured due to someone else's negligence to make personal injury compensation claims.
We can help in many different circumstances and we will be happy to look at your case whether you were injured at work or away from work. We can even deal with some claims for accidents which have happened abroad or where clinical negligence has caused an injury.
As a Train Driver or a Rail Worker, you may have joined a Trade Union with close links to the rail industry. Thompsons Solicitors are proud to work alongside the Trade Unions and can advise members and their families on personal injury claims.
If you would like us to review your case for compensation, call us on 08000 224 224 or complete one of our online personal injury compensation claim forms.
Common Accidents involving Train Drivers and Rail Workers at Work
Accidents at Work involving Train Drivers and Railway Workers
Below are just a few examples of the types of cases we have dealt with in the past for Train Drivers and Rail Workers injured at work.
If you or a member of your family has been injured at work in circumstances like those mentioned below or in any other way, contact us to find out if we can help you make a personal injury claim. You can reach us on 08000 224 224 or by completing one of our online personal injury compensation claim forms.
Train Derailments or Collisions
If a train is derailed or collides with another vehicle, an object or a person the driver of the train can suffer both physically and emotionally.
Derailments can also be caused by faulty or damaged lines, vandalism or by problems with the train itself.
Trips and Slips
Trips and slips on trains, on platforms and in other railway offices and buildings are not uncommon. They can be caused by poor cleaning systems or by lack of inspection or maintenance in the area. Spillages and leaks are a common cause of slips in the workplace.
Asbestos Related Illnesses
In years gone by Train Drivers and other Railway Workers were exposed to asbestos negligently by employers who knew about the dangers of the substance but did nothing to protect their employees.
As asbestos-related diseases often take decades to develop after exposure to the asbestos fibres, it is only now that we are seeing Train Drivers and other Rail Workers who were exposed to asbestos in the 1950's, 1960's and 1970's being diagnosed with asbestos related illnesses, such as pleural thickening, asbestosis and mesothelioma.
Industrial Deafness & Vibration White Finger
Workers who are exposed to vibrating tools or loud environments on a regular basis without protection may suffer damage to their hands and hearing respectively.
Thompsons have dealt with personal injury cases relating to industrial deafness and vibration white finger for Train Drivers and Railway Workers in the past.
Accidents outside work involving Train Drivers and Rail Workers
Train Drivers and Railway Workers injured outside Work
If you are a Train Driver or Railway Worker and you are injured outside of work due to someone else's negligence you may be able to make a claim for compensation.
We may also be able to help members of your family to make a claim for compensation if they have been injured.
For example, we can assist with Road Accident Claims, Injuries caused to Children and Accidents in Public Places such as supermarkets or shops.
Contact Thompsons Solicitors on 08000 224 224 or complete one of our online personal injury compensation claim forms. We will take a few details about what has happened to you and will let you know if you have a case we can help you with.
News Stories we have published about Train Driver Compensation Claims
Real Life Stories of Train Drivers and Rail Workers we have helped
In the past and with permission from our clients, we have published news stories about personal injury claims we have dealt with for Train Drivers and Railway Workers. You can find links to a selection of these stories below or you can read all of our news stories by visiting our News Desk.
26th January 2012 - Train Driver compensated after slipping on icy platform
8th December 2011 - Railway worker receives £750,000 after legs severed by train
3rd November 2011 - Former union official compensated for asbestos disease from Crewe Railway Works
14th September 2011 - Crewe Railway Works employee receives compensation for asbestosis
18th February 2011 - Train firm who failed to fix faulty equipment pays compensation
12th January 2011 - Network Rail pays significant damages to widow of Rail Worker
23rd August 2010 - Rail worker received £9,750 compensation
12th April 2010 - British Rail worker compensated for mesothelioma
16th February 2010 - Railways worker compensated after serious car accident
28th December 2009 - Train worker’s agonising wait after needle injury
30th November 2009 - Ruling paves the way for train drivers’ claims
26th June 2009 - Train company denied responsibility for faulty equipment
11th March 2009 - Train driver’s slip forces Underground to take notice
10th February 2009 - Runaway train leaves Aslef member traumatised
30th January 2009 - London bombings train driver compensated
29th January 2009 - Railway worker helped to gain compensation
8th May 2008 - Discarded rubbish on Leeds train leads to compensation payout by Northern Rail for injured train driver
14th April 2008 - British Rail worker exposed to asbestos is awarded compensation
11th January 2008 - Train driver forced to retire receives compensation for accident
25th September 2007 - London Underground to pay damages to injured train driver from Dagenham
2nd July 2007 - NEXUS loses its appeal to pay over £7,000 damages to injured metro train driver from Newcastle
To find out if you have a case we can help you with, contact us on 08000 224 224 or complete one of our online personal injury compensation claim forms.
Personal Injury Compensation Claim Advice
Starting a Personal Injury Claim
If you or anyone you know has suffered an injury in an accident which was not their fault, telephone us now for accurate 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. Telephone us now on 08000 224 224 or complete one of our online personal injury compensation claim forms.
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