I live in the UK.On Friday I knocked over a cup of black tea at my desk and badly scalded my arm. I have been signed off work for two weeks by a hospital burns unit. I won't lose any salary and a colleague has suggested I file a compensation claim. As I am half way through a 12 month contract and hoping to have torenewed, would I be stupid to try and sue the company.
2007-09-10 00:01:39 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Financial Services
THUMBS UP TO ALL YOUR REPLIES. SOME WERE A BIT HARSH THOUGH. I WAS LOOKING FOR ADVICE NOT CRITISISM.
2007-09-10 00:11:16 · update #1
You have up to 3 years to make a claim. Try and find a new job first incase they react badly.
2007-09-10 00:06:12 · answer #1 · answered by Ryan 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Please, make a claim, you do not know how this injury can affect you in your later years. It is not your responsibility to ensure that an accident record was kept, if an ambulance was called to the premises they should have a record of why and what for. If they didn't that is in your favour as its legal that they should have. You can make a claim, and as your under 18 Tesco's should have specific documentation about any training you have received risk assessments etc which you should have been made aware of during your employment with them. i would personally look up a no win no fee solicitor and get some advise (as i presume you are not in a union), regarding your paticular accident, You can expect to receive any lost earnings for the time you were off sick any money paid out of your pocket for travelling to and from hospital visits doctors etc and a compensation payment for any pain you had which prevented you from doing your normal day to day routine. Bear in mind no win no fee solicitors may take a percentage of your compensation payout so ring around and ask beforehand just how much of a percentage, before you go and see them.
2016-05-21 01:21:40 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I really don't think you should/could, you made the coffee, you knocked over the coffee and you are being paid, so there are no lose of earnings.
In my office you are not allowed food or drink at your desk. This is due to health & safety reasons, ie: damage to equipment or staff. Your lucky you can drink at your desk, but you may now find, that since there has been an accident recorded in the accident book, they may even ban drinks at your desks.
I'm sorry you burnt yourself but the answer is ' Yes it would be stupid to try to sue the company'.
Why do you think the uk is getting so stupid with health and safety? From no conkers playing unless wearing safety goggles, etc. Everyone is affraid of being sued. And yes, that's what insurance is for, but we all pay in the end in higher premiums.
We are becoming a 'sue nation', let's not copy the americans on this one.
2007-09-11 00:24:28 · answer #3 · answered by jue 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Filing for compensation is not suing the company. You may not have a valid claim. WC is for injuries sustained out of and during the normal course of your employment, unless you are a tea tester, drink tea is not normal employment.
You are not losing anything so don't bother.
2007-09-10 00:08:47 · answer #4 · answered by regerugged 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
YOU knocked over the tea, you're getting 2 weeks off PAID, what are you losing here, not alot, that whole point of compensation is to compensate for any loss you've sustained. Don't bother and enjoy your 2 weeks off !!
2007-09-10 00:21:06 · answer #5 · answered by Tina B 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
thats what companies have insurance for , but be careful as some companies can make it difficult after you recieve your compensation. If you have a injury at work technically you can claim, as i say it`s just wether there`s a bully in the workplace to make it difficult for you. good luck
2007-09-13 23:10:39 · answer #6 · answered by fezzy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want to claim compensation, go right ahead. Just be aware that the company may choose not to renew your contract based on it, if you do.
2007-09-10 00:08:03 · answer #7 · answered by Chief BaggageSmasher 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I would certainly file a claim for compensation as the incident took place at work and by law should be reported, hopefully there is no permanent damage from the scalding.
2007-09-10 00:14:48 · answer #8 · answered by trendz 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋
no because you knocked the cup over. It wouldnt be sensible if you are hoping to get your contract renewed, sorry x
2007-09-10 00:06:40 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
What are you going to claim for...los of earnings. Pyhsical trauma...ptsd Go ahead if you can afford it but be prepared to lose your life in litigation. You have just admitted blame on here so there.
2007-09-10 00:13:14 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋