work accident

[fedupofthisdebt]

I have been working for a major retailer for a long time,more that 15 years now.last year had an accident...had an operation on my hand...lost wrist movement as one of the bones was shattered.they had to put metal screws in...i have been on sickness for a while...never claimed a benefit penny in my life till this second.had tyo reduce my hours,go unpaid....basically suffered on my own,plus having to support a family.now physically my hand which is the right one is useless,can't bend my wrist,or lift etc...my job was leading a team,taking deliveries..moving cages ,filling stock....customer service...you name it....a lot of things .

now work are treating me like they don't care ,telling me that i have to do my job regardless...if not i have to step down from my role and see wether they can they consider me for another position with less money?

Is this a fair treatment?

How could i go on the defensive as i have a meeting with them soon.thanks guys

[honeybee13]

Hello there.

 

I've moved your thread to the employment forum and left you a link to follow. I expect the guys will be along later with advice for you.

 

HB

[ericsbrother]

you need to start any action before a year has passed since the incident so it may be prudent to seek legal advice. You can use one of these no win no fee companies that advertise their services widely but beware of the terms they offer, some are not that forthcoming on whopays what when you win and that will make a big difference to any settlement you receive.

[lostfaith]

always go to a solicitor direct dont use claim management firms from my experience

[Emmzzi]

work related accident, or some other kind of accident?

[fedupofthisdebt]

work related ,taking deliveries

[GrumpyToSayTheLeast]

work related ,taking deliveries

 

Ok, still need more info.

Work related, fine.

But caused by work?

Caused by you?

Caused by a 3rd party?

What has the hse said?