Accident at Work, Compensation??

kittykat891

Hello everyone
I slipped in my work car park today and I have sprained my ankle. It was icey and I dont think the car park was gritted properly. Does anyoe think I could claim compensation? Is it worth it?

Cheers

robby-01

yeah stick a claim in .After all it is january not like you would expect it to be icy at this time of year.

caeler

Will you be off sick as a result or are you just wanting to claim to try and get some money.

Instead of putting in a claim, why don't you speak to your employer as they may consider ensuring you get fully paid whilst on sick so your not worse off.

PS. There is no obligation to salt a car park! and remember to fill out an accident report form!

fififofum

First thing is to report the accident - most places have an accident book. Then are you with a union / have union rep at work? These can be very useful if you are not au fait with making a claim etc.

If you dont have any of these things you might be best contacting your solicitor?

moob_2

First off, I take it you haven't been off work for more than 3 days - and therefore the accident is not reportable under the RIDDOR Regs.

Secondly, given the incliment weather, as rooby-01 alluded to, it would be expected for there to be ice outwith the workplace and you therefore have a responsibility of your own to take due care and attention.

You will however no doubt find an ambulance chasing lawyer who would take your case.

I fear for the future of our over-litigious society, I really do.

robby-01

If you claim dont be suprised when you come into work one day to find that your employer has for reasons of health and safety been "forced" to close the staff car park .
Leaving you to find somewhere else to park.

DKLS

robby-01 wrote:

If you claim dont be suprised when you come into work one day to find that your employer has for reasons of health and safety been "forced" to close the staff car park .
Leaving you to find somewhere else to park.

Or find that you are suddenly not needed anymore, unless you work for the council that is, they are quite happy for staff to sue.

shellsuit

I think you're being petty to be honest.

It was an accident, it could have happened anywhere and nothing is broken.

mazz1953

Did you seek medical help for your accident and have it diagnosed as a sprained ankle?

lush_walrus

kittykat891 wrote:

Hello everyone
I slipped in my work car park today and I have sprained my ankle. It was icey and I dont think the car park was gritted properly. Does anyoe think I could claim compensation? Is it worth it?

Cheers

Surely this is a total wind up...

moob_2

lush_walrus wrote:

Surely this is a total wind up...

You would hope so, but I doubt it.

Our society is becoming more and more akin to the good ole US of A.

They would sue someone for sneezing in their general direction.:rolleyes: