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Update to Provider of The MU Personal Injury Claim Service

Morrish Solicitors are the new provider for our personal injury claim service and other legal service benefits.

Published: 07 February 2022 | 11:08 AM
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Morrish Solicitors are now the MU's provider for legal service benefits. Image credit: Shutterstock.

Formally administered by Thompsons Solicitors, Morrish Solicitors are now the MU's provider for legal service benefits, including the free personal injury claim service.

In addition to this, Morrish Solicitors can also provide the following exclusive professional legal services for you and your family at discounted and low fixed rates:

  • Wills 
  • Conveyancing & Property
  • Probate & Estate
  • Powers of Attorney
  • Family & Matrimonial
  • Holiday Injury Advice
  • Clinical & Medical Negligence Claims

For more information on the above services, please call Morrish Solicitors on their dedicated helpline number: 01132 979 810.

If calling out of hours, please leave a message with your contact details and Morrish Solicitors promise to get back to you the next working day or at a time that is convenient to you (including evenings).

Please note that there is no change for members in terms of membership benefits/services offered, only that the provider has changed. Members are advised to contact their regional office as usual in the first instance should they require legal assistance with any other matter.

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