LEGAL VICTORIES

RMT helpline 0800 376 3706 :: may 2023 :: RMTnews 26 LEGAL An RMT tube driver secured compensation after being knocked off his bicycle in a road traffic collision. The member was hit when a car driver turned into this path when carrying out a U- turn. The member was left with lacerations leaving residual scarring, multiple soft tissue issue and a labral tear in his right shoulder, which left him requiring shoulder surgery. Due to his injuries the member was off work for almost six months. The member instructed specialist Thompsons Solicitors, through the RMT legal assistance scheme and after investigation the driver’s insurers admitted liability for the accident.  Thompsons instructed a consultant orthopaedic and trauma surgeon to prepare a medical report detailing the nature and extent of the injuries suffered by the member and drafted a schedule of his losses following the accident. Detailed negotiations followed and an out of court settlement of £23,000 was agreed. FALL AT WORK An RMT member has secured compensation after being injured in a fall at work. The member, who is an ultrasonic inspector, was carrying out his usual inspections, walking along the ballast, when he tripped over scrap rail left on the railway. He fell forward onto the rail and managed to break his fall with outstretched arms. His left arm took the impact and he fell to his left knee directly onto the piece of scrap rail. The member attended A&E where he was treated with several stitches to the left knee and underwent x-rays, which showed no bony injury. He also sustained bruising and trauma to the left forearm and left thumb, which took almost two months to heal. He was unable to work or carry out strenuous activity, such as go to the gym, for a number of months. He also has visible scarring. Thompsons was instructed to obtain compensation for the member’s injuries and associated losses. Our member’s employer’s admitted negligence in respect of the accident and Thompsons therefore proceeded to obtain expert medical evidence in respect of our member’s injuries and losses. Once the evidence was complete, Thompsons negotiated a full and final settlement of our member’s claim in the sum of £4,600. This was to compensate the member for his pain, suffering and loss of amenity, together with his loss of earnings as a result of his absence from work following the accident.   LEGAL VICTORIES As an RMT member you have access to legal advice and representation from leading trade union lawyers