NUJ

The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) works with Thompsons Solicitors to provide both its current and retired members with the best comprehensive legal cover available, included in the union membership at no extra cost. This means you can carry out your work safe in the knowledge that you and your family are protected with expert legal support in the event you are injured or mistreated at work.

In personal injury claims, we guarantee NUJ members will keep 100% of any compensation with no deduction in legal fees – something no non-union solicitor can offer.

Your comprehensive legal package covers:

• Personal injury at or away from work, on the roads or abroad - including assaults
• Serious injury, including brain injuries and spinal cord injuries
• Industrial disease, such as asbestos-related disease
• Employment law advice (accessed via your Chapel representative or the NUJ head office)
• Settlement agreements
• Work-related criminal law advice (call the 24-hour criminal law helpline on 0800 587 7530)
• Online wills service (Scotland based members can start their will here)
• Special terms for clinical negligence
• Special terms for conveyancing, probate and powers of attorney.

Your family is also covered for:

• Personal injuries away from work, on holiday or on the roads
• Special terms for clinical negligence.

If you're ready to make a claim or just looking for some initial advice, call the NUJ legal service on 0800 587 7528 to discuss your situation with one of our dedicated trade union lawyers. 

Student members get free personal injury cover.

Call your NUJ legal service for free, no obligation advice on 0800 587 7528. 

Alternatively, please submit the form on this page.