Guide to Legal Services

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1 Guide to Legal Services Provided by CWU Panel Members: Working together for you and your family

2 Legal Helpline: Opening Hours: Monday Friday: 7.00 am 9.00 pm Have you joined yet? FREE benefits for CWU members and their families from CWU Legal Services Join the new off-duty road traffic accident scheme. In the event of an accident that wasn't your fault you will get: A dedicated 24/7 UK-based helpline Your vehicle recovered from anywhere in the UK Your accident automatically reported to your insurer Your vehicle repairs arranged and managed Your vehicle replaced on a category like-for-like basis Personal injury claims handled by CWU solicitors All legal fees covered by the CWU Private medical treatment and rehabilitation Compensation for any losses Join now at: or freephone: One number One call One complete service

3 Working together for you and your family Are you prepared for the future? Your CWU membership gives you and your family access to our legal services which help you to plan for the future. We can help you: Make a Will or Living Will Minimise inheritance tax Create trust funds for children Appoint attorneys Regulate property ownership Enter into pre-nuptial agreements Call now to order your free Standard Will and discuss how we can help you prepare for the future: sian.thompson@simpsonmillar.co.uk

4 Working together for you and your family Buying or Selling your House? Your CWU membership gives you and your family access to discounted residential conveyancing services. Our special offers for you include: 20% off conveyancing fees for sales and purchases 40% off re-mortgage rates 40% off property transfer fees Our dedicated and experienced team of solicitors make the conveyancing process easy. Find out just how competitive our prices are by calling free for a quote. All prices + VAT + Third party charges which include: Legal Searches, Stamp Duty Fees and Land Registry Fees. Our discounted rates also apply for leasehold apartments and preparation of Stamp Duty Land Tax Forms. Call for a free, no-obligation quote on: dusty.davis@simpsonmillar.co.uk

5 Working together for you and your family Looking for financial advice? Your CWU membership gives you and your family access to our invaluable Financial Services team. We offer advice on: Inheritance Tax Pensions Investments and Trusts Retirement Planning We are one of the few firms that have our own in-house independent financial advisors regulated by the Financial Services Authority. For free advice on how we can help you improve the wealth of you, your family or your business, call:

6 Working together for you and your family Have you or someone you know been diagnosed with an asbestos related disease? Your CWU membership gives you and your family access to our experienced asbestos litigation specialists. We handle claims for: Asbestosis Mesothelioma Asbestos Pleural Thickening Asbestos Lung Cancer You may be entitled to compensation. We have the specialist knowledge and experience to help you with your claim. Relatives can also claim on behalf of the deceased. For free, confidential advice please call:

7 Working together for you and your family Had an accident at home or work? Your CWU membership gives you and your family access an experienced team of personal injury specialists. We can help if you or your family has suffered an injury. You may be able to claim compensation. We promise you: 100% compensation on successful claims No legal costs to pay Recovery of medical fees A dedicated personal injury specialist We provide a No Win No Fee service for everyone so we may also be able to help your friends with a claim. For free, no-obligation advice on a personal injury claim, call now: daxa.patel@simpsonmillar.co.uk

8 Working together for you and your family Have you been involved in an offduty road traffic accident? Your CWU membership gives you and your family access to invaluable help and advice when you need it most. If the accident wasn't your fault we can help to recover the costs of: Personal injury Policy excess Loss of earnings Recovery & Replacement of vehicle Vehicle repairs Loss of value of your vehicle Out of pocket expenses Whether you are a pedestrian, driver, passenger or motorcyclist, we can help; even if the fault was not a third party, but a defect in the road. This service is covered under your union membership for you and your family. Become a CWU RTA Helpline member free by calling: Freephone: or Visit: susan.vanden@simpsonmillar.co.uk

9 Working together for you and your family Had an accident abroad? Your CWU membership gives you and your family access to an experienced team of personal injury specialists. We can help if you or a member of your family has suffered illness or an injury abroad. We can help you claim compensation for: Personal injury/ illness damages Loss of earnings Cost of medical treatment & expenses Cost of return flights Travel expenses, eg taxi fares Loss of enjoyment to your holiday We provide a No Win No Fee service for everyone so we may also be able to help your friends with a claim. For free, no-obligation advice on a personal injury claim, call now: daxa.patel@simpsonmillar.co.uk

10 Working together for you and your family Do you need legal advice on a family matter? Your CWU membership gives you and your family access to the legal services you need in relationship planning and relationship breakdown. We can help you with: Co-habitation agreements Financial settlements Residence and contact of children Divorce Collaborative settlements Pre-nuptial agreements Our experienced Family Law specialists will provide you with sensitive and professional advice and assistance. For free confidential advice call: paul.hicks@simpsonmillar.co.uk

11 Working together for you and your family Unfair bank charges? Mis-sold policy? Your CWU membership gives you and your family access to our consumer protection services. We can help if you have been: Mis-sold an endowment policy or loan insurance Affected by any consumer issue A victim of unfair bank charges You may be entitled to compensation. We provide a No Win No Fee service for everyone so we may also be able to help your friends with a claim. For free, no-obligation advice on any consumer protection issue, call now james.mann@simpsonmillar.co.uk

12 UK Offices St. Paul s Street LEEDS LS1 2JG Tel: Fax: leeds@simpsonmillar.co.uk Trafford House Chester Road Stretford MANCHESTER M32 0RS Tel: Fax: manchester@simpsonmillar.co.uk CWU member and family benefits Personal Injury Claims Road Traffic Accident Helpline Consumer Protection 2 nd Floor, Dallington Street LONDON EC1V 0BB Tel: Fax: london@simpsonmillar.co.uk 47 Summer Lane BIRMINGHAM B19 3TH Tel: Fax: birmingham@simpsonmillar.co.uk 20 Church Road Lawrence Hill BRISTOL BS5 9JA Tel: Fax: bristol@simpsonmillar.co.uk 271 Cowbridge Road East CARDIFF CF5 1JB Tel: Fax: cardiff@simpsonmillar.co.uk House Sales & Purchases Industrial Disease Planning for the Future Financial Advice Advice on Employment Family Law Accidents Abroad 165 The Broadway WIMBLEDON London SW19 1NE Tel: Fax: wimbledon@simpsonmillar.co.uk 15a Walker Terrace GATESHEAD Tyne and Wear NE8 1EB Tel: Fax: gateshead@simpsonmillar.co.uk