work injury

[elche]

Hi ghosttown

 

Sorry to hear about the knee.

 

There are 2 distinct issues here:

 

a) The potential claim for compensation due to fact that you suffered an injury at work.

 

b) The fact that you are too ill to work.

 

In relation to point b, there is no difference that you are ill for work because of an accident at work. Unless your injury brings you within the DDA, your employer would be under no legal obligation to provide you with light duties.

 

If you are too ill to work, then in the absence of a contractual sick pay scheme, your only entitlement will be to SSP currently £75.40 (due to rise in April). SSP is not paid for the first 3 days of sickness.

 

b) The law places an incredibly onerous burden on employers as regards accidents at work. If the non-slip matting was due to be fitted then this suggests that the employer was aware of a risk.

 

I can't comment on your prospects of success, but if successful in an action for negligence, then you could claim for:

 

i) Pain suffering and loss of amenity - for the actual injury

ii) Loss of Earnings - past and future if relevant

iii) Expenses e.g. visiting hospital appointments.

 

The above list is not exhaustive.

 

You should think carefully about the impact on relations with your employer before making a claim.

 

Any solicitor dealing in Employer's Liability claims should be able to bring a claim on a 'no win, no fee' basis.

 

Any union?

 

Che