RMT LEGAL SERVICES

22 RMT helpline 0800 3763706 :: november/december 2010 :: RMTnews RMT lawyers Thompsons have recovered £4,635,772 in compensation for members with employment rights and personal injury claims in the last 12 months. RMT LEGAL SERVICES HELPLINES For an initial enquiry, one of our freephone helplines should assist: RMT FREEPHONE HELPLINE - 0800 376 3706 This is for advice on all work-related and Union matters. The lines are open 8am-6pm Monday- Friday, 9.30am-4pm Saturday. Or email: info@rmt.org.uk LEGAL HELPLINE 0800 587 7516 SCOTLAND 0800 328 1014 This helpline is for advice on non-work related legal queries. Details of on-work accident claims for members can be taken on this line and the service extends to immediate family members. The lines are open 8am-8pm Monday- Friday (except public holidays), 9am-5pm Saturday and Sunday. CRIMINAL HELPLINE 0800 587 7530 SCOTLAND 0800 328 1014 This is for legal assistance at police stations in respect of police charges arising out of a member’s employment. Members may also ask for advice on this helpline before agreeing to take part in identification procedures, being charged or summonsed in respect of police charges arising out of their employment. The lines are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. PERSONAL INJURY CLAIMS This service covers: • accidents at work claims for members • industrial disease claims for members This is an extensive service and there are only limited exceptions. The service is accessed by submitting an L1 form to their branch. ASSAULTS ON DUTY Members who suffer an injury as the result of violent crime or are injured whilst trying to apprehend criminals or prevent a crime, may be entitled to an award under the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme (CICA). An award will not be made if the offence was not promptly reported to the police or if RMT provides a wide range of legal services for its members subject to rule for eligibility and legal assistance RMT legal officer Jess Webb explains the unions legal services on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/user/RMTtelevision