Union Member Pursues Whiplash Claim

Mr Beaumont, 64 was sitting in his car with a passenger at his side when a works van crashed into the back of his car. The rear end shunt by a much heavier vehicle, resulted in Mr Beaumont suffering with whiplash.

He decided to make a claim on the other drivers insurance for the injuries he sustained. He was supported by his union who offered to assist him in pursuing his claim.

Mr Beaumont speaks of his pleasure at the service he received and how he was unaware that his union would help him pursue claims for injuries outside of work:

“Before the accident I was unaware that my union membership covered road traffic accidents as well as accidents at work. The specialist support provided by my union and their solicitors was excellent. I doubt I would have had such good legal representation and secured so much compensation if I’d simply used the solicitors offered by my insurer.”

Mr Beaumont’s solicitor speaks about Mr Beaumont’s experience and encourages other union members to pursue claims with the backing of their union, ensuring that they receive top quality service:

“Whiplash is a very common but serious injury. Kenneth’s claim demonstrates the importance of union members using their union’s legal service for non-work related accidents. Motor insurance companies are increasingly referring claimants to their own panel solicitors, who may not provide the same independent legal advice as a specialist provider.”

Carys is an author of several articles pertaining to No Win No Fee, Compensation Claims, Personal Injury Claims and other legal articles.