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Accident at work - their fault - what do I do now??

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  • geri1965_2
    geri1965_2 Posts: 8,736 Forumite
    scotsman4th wrote: »
    Who is responsible for the employee that is to blame?

    Employers are vicariously liable for the negligence of their employees.

    I'm sure you know that, I'm answering for the benefit of the others who don't seem to realise this.

    The OP has a very good chance of a claim succeeding. They may raise arguments of contributory negligence on the basis that the boxes were there to be seen, but these are fairly weak and no more than 10-15%.
  • asbestos2008
    asbestos2008 Posts: 144 Forumite
    lepetit wrote: »
    Fortunately I don't have to answer to you
    No but I asked the questions for a reason as I was going to help you or at least advise you on a cause of action.

    But hey as a h&s consultant I know nothing!!
    BR date 18/11/09
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