I had an accident at work 2 years ago. I recently had an operation for it. Can I claim IDB?
debbied3012
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I had a accident at work and fell up some stairs and knocked the cartilage out of my right knee 2 years ago. I’ve recently had a knee op and wondered if I’d be able to claim IDB
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Hi and welcome to the community
I'm sorry I don't know the answer to your question but I'm sure other members will
Just wanted to say welcome on board1 -
I can't advise on IIDB. Just wondered however if you are claiming any other benefits.0
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No because I’ve gone back to work0
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I reported the accident. I sat with my manager at the time while she logged it, now it’s mia. But I have a phased return sick note that says I had a accident at work and lots of witnesses.0
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Send any hospital admission and date of accident hou will need good luck0
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bekindalways said:Hi @debbied3012
1. You say it did happen at work, but was it recorded fully? As in Riddor requirements? I.e. ARB? If it wasn't then your perceived work related injury could have been caused by another event outwith the perceived event.
2. You state you've gone back to work, was this with the people you worked for?
3. I know a bit about this issue you have but most on here would need to know more in order to direct you to the most appropriate people to help you.
4. If you are working now, do you do the same job? Did you inform the HSE? Was there any gaps in between?
5. To be honest, you need to get some legal advice and/or support through this as the requirements of IIDB are very strict
6. Good luck and hope your injury gets better soon.
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Mine wasnin the accident book at work but when i had bk to work meetings the manger said there were no recolection of any soon sorted and found it when union was brung in i gather some work places find it easier to try and push you out and ignore they were to blame if you have witnesses that can verify this its good has then0
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Thank you to each & everyone but no one is in denial about the accident happening at work so management are on my side. The report obviously didn’t get reported correctly and my old manager will be held accountable as it’s law to have it documented! I’ve just have to wait and see, my assessment was only 2.5 weeks ago and she did say you’ll have another assessment in a year so that’s sounds promising. I’ll let you know the outcome. (I have little patience so I always want to know on the day) ?0
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Definitely, it’s really only just dawned on me I may never be right again so I’ve started a claim for my knee too. I wasn’t issued a torch which is mandatory.0
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I'm just stepping in here to address the phrase, 'bow out poppet'. As ever, tone is a tricky thing to convey through text and I can very easily see why the phrase was felt to be a bit patronising on this occasion.
I note BeKindAlways appears to often use this phrase as a term of endearment, so I'll give the benefit of the doubt and simply ask that we remember to keep things friendly and remember how our words might be interpreted by others.
Thank you as ever, for your help with this query Mike.
Fingers crossed for you @debbied3012.
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Yes, I thought the same, I didn’t ask my question to start a argument but just advice and appreciated Adrian1
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