tripping over dodgy pavement - possible broken wrist

mira666

i'll get SSP, but not till like after a week, so its better I'm just at work (its a long story)

Torry_Quine

mira666 wrote: »

i'll get SSP, but not till like after a week, so its better I'm just at work (its a long story)

You get SSP after three days.

mira666

but we only work 3 days before a break of 2, so minimum for us of 5 days before we get SSP, unless i'm wrong?

grumpys1daughter

My 80yr old aunt tripped on a raised pavement that had been reported numerous times, she broke her collar bone and really shook her up, she wasnt going to put in a claim but I told her to and after the claim was put in the whole footpath was fixed properly, which was an added benefit as it was outside a row of pensioners bungalows, so the pensioners can use there zimmers and wheelers safely without having to try and lift them over dips and bumps, if indeed your wrist is broken I would make a claim

Torry_Quine

mira666 wrote: »

but we only work 3 days before a break of 2, so minimum for us of 5 days before we get SSP, unless i'm wrong?

Here is a link which says that weekends and days not normally worked do count.


http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTaxAndBenefits/BenefitsTaxCreditsAndOtherSupport/Illorinjured/DG_175843

GlasweJen

But the OP just said it was her own fault!

mira666

GlasweJen wrote: »

But the OP just said it was her own fault!

I love how everyone thinks I'm female!!!!

snowmaid

Sure, claim from the Council. Where would you like me to post my contribution towards your bill?

meritaten

mira666 wrote: »

ok, lots of points here, will do my best to answer as I can:

so far I have had 4 x-rays on my wrist and so far they cannot determine whether or not it is broken so am awaiting a call up from the local fracture clinic to confirm either way.

To be honest I am not looking to sue the council, its almost more I have been advised to do so by my employers (it happened less than 10ft away from the edge of their grounds) and as the council never repair the pavement or even grit the road in winter despite there being close to 600 members of staff going up and down the road. Also my employer won't pay me sick pay if i'm off, have not even been allowed to do other roles at work despite struggling to do my day to day job (i work in a call centre)

I measured the difference in height today at apx 2.5 inches, however I am first to admit it was probably my own fault too

okayyyy - I see the difficulty mira.
the Xrays dont show a fracture yet medical professionals feel there is one there.
the part of the pavement you tripped over is 2.5 inches above the rest of the pavement.
the council dont maintain the pavement even though you believe complaints have been made?

hmmmm
first of all - if you claim -
you need the medical evidence - that you may well get.
you have the physical evidence - if you go out and take pics!
take pics of the surrounding area if its as bad - this will help prove that the council are not maintaining the footpaths.
er - you being at work will NOT help your claim. I know people think that you claim you gain - BUT, you normally have to show a degree of financial hardship! such as losing wages or having to pay to attend hospital or Physiotherapy.
I am not a solicitor so I may get corrected about the above - but, this is what we were told to look for to get LEGITIMATE claims!

geri1965_2

meritaten wrote: »

er - you being at work will NOT help your claim. I know people think that you claim you gain - BUT, you normally have to show a degree of financial hardship! such as losing wages or having to pay to attend hospital or Physiotherapy.

You don't have to show these at all - it's quite possible to claim for general damages (compensation for pain and suffering) only. Of course, if there are any financial losses these should be included as well (these are known as special damages).