Based at Thompsons Solicitors’ Newcastle-upon-Tyne office, David is an exceptionally experienced lawyer specialising in industrial diseases. David supervises colleagues in the industrial disease team and is ultimately responsible for 80-plus cases in the North East.

With more than 25 years’ of legal experience, 23 years of which were spent at Thompsons, David has dealt with a wide range of personal injury cases during his career, especially those involving industrial disease.

These days, his work is dominated by claims involving work-related stress (including claims arising out of data protection breaches), work-related upper limb disorders and COSHH claims (control of substances hazardous to health).

David’s dedication and professionalism ensure that the highest possible compensation is achieved for clients in the shortest time possible.

David points out that Thompsons only represents injured parties and never those who might be responsible for those injuries or their insurance companies.

Outside his work for Thompsons, David enjoys playing music and watching his sons play football.

 

David's case experience

  • Fought a group litigation that was contested at trial for 50+ employees of Cleveland Potash who recovered compensation for HAVS and NIHL due to exposure to vibrating tools (HAVS) and excessive noise (NIHL).

  • Coordinated and secured damages for a large group litigation of employees of West Cumberland Hospital who suffered injury as a result of exposure to hazardous cleaning substances during the course of their work (COSHH).

  • Recovered significant damages for a National Police Air Service’s helicopter pilot who suffered psychological injury following an in-flight malfunction that required an emergency landing.

  • Secured substantial damages for three ear mould technicians who suffered respiratory injuries after being exposed to hazardous substances in the course of their work.

  • Secure substantial damages in the High Court for a prison officer who suffered significant injuries following an assault at work (including a claim for psychological injury caused by the negligent release of his personal information (data) by a 3rd party – a data protection claim).

  • Secured a 6-figure sum for a prison officer who suffered psychological injury as a result of witnessing a traumatic event in the course of his employment.

  • Secured significant damages for a firefighter who suffered a psychological injury following their negligent and unlawful disciplinary and suspension from work.

  • Fought and won a contested work-related stress case for a senior university lecturer with pre-existing disabilities who suffered psychological injury following his employer’s failure to provide workplace adjustments.

  • Recovered significant damages for an employee of York Teaching Hospital who had been harassed by her supervisor, resulting in psychological injury.

  • Secured a 6-figure settlement for a union member who suffered significant injury following an accident at Alton Towers.


Testimonials

Dealing with a law firm was my worst nightmare , being allocated to David made my case a lot more less stressful. I can’t thank David and his team enough for the support they have shown and continue to show through my awful case . David has gone above and beyond keeping my informed and helping even when my case has just closed . Amazing service and can’t thank you all enough.

Anonymous

I started my claim during covid, and my first case handler was amazingly helpful, supportive, and kept in touch regularly. Unfortunately she left and I then had two new para legals in quick succession. Neither of them seemed to do anything much and I had to chase them for updates. Then my case was taken over by David, who has been a send. He has worked hard to bring my case to conclusion, keeping me informed, taking my calls when I have questions, and walking me through the process. My case has now concluded, with a far higher settlement than I expected. Even during the settlement negotiations, he kept me up to date throughout and took time to explain all the ramifications of my options. I will be eternally grateful.

Eiddwen

David Mole was supportive throughout. He kept me up to date and gave a personal touch to a difficult sensitive case.

Grant

David provided a first-class service in my personal injury claim, resulting in a very satisfactory outcome. He was patient when I misunderstood things or was slow to respond, but also made it clear when there was an imminent, unmovable deadline for a response, meaning I knew where I stood all the time. Thank you!

Stephen

I would like to thank David Mole for the great experience I had. He was very professional and a pleasure to deal with. He won my case and I had no issues at all. Thank you.

Gloria

I would like the time and effort that David afforded my case to be recognised. Although involved for a relatively short space of time, his contribution was significant to the successful outcome. He immediately replied to all my emails and promptly returned all calls. He clearly relished the challenge of my case was extremely complex, involved and outside his normal domain. For this, I am truly grateful.

Anonymous