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What kind of support and advice is on offer?

Employment disputes

The FBU is there for you when you find yourself having problems at work. If an employment dispute arises, including discipline cases, allegations of harassment etc., contact your branch secretary as soon as possible.

They will be there to support you through the process and assist you with getting legal advice and representation if you require it.

Work-related accidents and diseases

FBU members regularly risk injury, their health and even their lives in the line of duty.

If you’ve been injured at work or are suffering from a disease contracted through your work, you may be entitled to compensation.

Thompson’s is the biggest and most experienced personal injury law firm in the UK and your case will be handed by highly experienced lawyers. Use their free personal injury service get access to immediate advice and representation.

Non-work related accidents and diseases

If you are injured whilst play a sport, as a result of a defective product, or while out and about shopping, it can be difficult to know what rights you have to claim compensation.

If you or a member of your family are a victim of injury or disease outside work, Thompsons are there to advise and represent you.

Call the advice line as soon as possible after the accident on 0800 022 4224 or 0141 280 4626 (Scotland) in order to maximise the chances of winning compensation.

Criminal law

Few people ever anticipate that they will be accused of committing a crime – but if you find yourself in this situation, the FBU and Thompsons are here for you.

Thompsons has an expert criminal law unit and access to expert criminal lawyers. The legal advice line is available on 0800 587 7530 or 0141 280 4626 (Scotland), 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for members in urgent need of help.

Other legal advice

Thompsons also provide initial advice to members on a broad range of general legal issues, including:

  • Benefits
  • Consumer
  • Employment disputes
  • Family
  • Property and conveyancing

Call the helpline on 0800 0224224 or 08000 328 529 (Scotland) to talk to an experienced professional and get an answer to your legal queries.