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I have carpal tunnel syndrome which my doctor believes is aggravated by my employment. Can I claim for this? — by Maria Mason — last modified 2008-08-12 13:23

I have had two operations on my right hand due to carpal tunnel syndrome and fusion of stt joint of right thumb. My doctor says my job has aggravated my situation but my company has no health and safety or risk assessment in place. Can I claim for this?

Whilst on holiday in Turkey my son had a serious accident in the waterpark at the hotel. Is there anything we can do? — by Maria Mason — last modified 2008-08-11 12:14

Whilst on holiday in Turkey, my son had a serious accident at the waterpark of the hotel we were staying in. There were no attendants patrolling at any of the rides. We were booked with Thomas Cook. Is there anything we can do?

Whilst playing golf I hit a stray shot which hit another golfer and he now says he will be suing me. Can he do this? — by Maria Mason — last modified 2008-08-05 10:27

I was playing golf yesterday and I hit a stray shot which accidently hit anouther golfer. Despite the fact that I shouted "fore" the other golfer was very upset and said that he would be suing me. Can he do this? It was definitely an accident and I obviously did not set out to harm him.

What is a nuisance payment? — by Maria Mason — last modified 2008-08-05 10:18

I have been offered a nuisance payment in relation to an accident I was injured in. What is this and should I accept it?

I had a bad electric shock at work but was not given the correct care by my employers. Can I take action regarding this? — by Maria Mason — last modified 2008-07-16 20:57

I received a bad electric shock at work while carrying out plumbing duties in 2006. Despite informing my employer I was just encouraged to have a cup of tea and carry on with my normal duties which included driving. After feeing quite unwell all this time and experiencing a numbness in the left side of my face I decided to phone the NHS help line where I was instructed to attend hospital in the next ten minutes, that I should be escorted there and under no circumstances should I drive. In hospital I received treatment and an ECG. Although there were no long term effects can I take action on the basis I was not given the correct duty of care? After this incident two extra items of ppe were added to our ppe sheet as a direct result of my accident.

My son sustained a bang on the head and was later diagnosed with epilepsy. This happened in December 2001, are we out of time to claim? — by Maria Mason — last modified 2008-07-14 15:42

My son who is 12 fell over in a car dealers and sustained a rather nasty bang on the head, an ambulance was called and he spent six hours in casualty. Some time later he began to have blank episodes and was later diagnosed with epilepsy. The accident happened in December 2001, are we out of time to claim any compensation?

Whilst entering a fish and chip restaurant I slipped on the step and broke my leg. Is the owner liable? — by Maria Mason — last modified 2008-07-10 22:36

I was at a fish and chip restaurant and after I had ordered my food I went outside as there's not much space inside. When the food was ready I entered the restaurant again and slipped on the step. I fell over and broke my leg and have been put in plaster for six weeks. Half of the step has some kind of metal cover on it and is slippery. Is the owner liable?

I slipped on the top step of stairs leading down to a restaurant and was badly bruised. Can I claim? — by Maria Mason — last modified 2008-06-27 12:44

I slipped on the top step of some stairs leading into a below ground restaurant. I badly bruised my leg and backside and was in discomfort for several weeks. Others that I have spoken to about this say that the same thing has happened to them in the same place. Can I claim?

Whilst in a rented cottage I missed a step leading from the kitchen to the porch and fell and fractured my arm and injured my shoulder. Can I claim for this? — by Maria Mason — last modified 2008-06-26 11:58

I was recently on holiday in a rented cottage. After being there for two hours we were leaving the cottage when I missed a small step leading from the kitchen to the main entrance porch. My foot was half on the step and half off and I could not regain my balance and I fell on the tiled floor and fractured my upper arm and injured my shoulder. The kitchen and porch were tiled in the same coloured stone tile, no indication or marking to show different levels on opening kitchen door. This was reported to the owners of the cottage and I was taken to hospital to be treated. Can I claim for this?

The fire exit door at work came off in my hand, I fell backwards and broke my arm. Can I ask my employer to pay me more than just SSP? — by Maria Mason — last modified 2008-06-25 16:48

Whilst closing the fire exit door at work the handle came off in my hand and I fell backwards, breaking my arm. I was hospitalised overnight and operated on. I later had to have my arm pinned. I have been signed off work for 12 weeks and am currently receiving SSP. I'm not sure that I am wanting to make a claim against my employer as I am afraid of being victimised and having my contract terminated. I am more concerned about only receiving SSP and was wondering whether I would be within my rights to ask my employer if it was possible for him to pay me a bigger percentage of my normal weekly wage during my absence. I am not aware of an Accident or an Incident form being completed for this incident as I was taken straight to A&E and I certainly haven't signed anything.

In 2006 I had an accident and was practically forced to settle 50/50. I still suffer from neck strain, am I able to claim personal injury? — by Maria Mason — last modified 2008-06-25 16:33

In 2006 I had a road traffic accident which was a genuine non fault accident. However, I was practically forced to settle 50/50 with no personal injury element by my Solicitor who was dealing with the case. It has been two years and I still suffer from neck strain due to the impact of the other driver, am I able to claim personal injury?

I got run over two and half years ago, can I make a claim against the uninsured driver? — by Maria Mason — last modified 2008-06-25 13:21

I got run over two and half years ago, can I make a claim against the uninsured driver?

I got hit in the eye by a golf ball whilst playing at my local course, can I claim compensation? — by Maria Mason — last modified 2008-06-24 11:07

I recently got hit by a golf ball whilst playing at my local course. I suffered severe damage to my left eye and was wondering if there was any way I could go about claiming compensation?

My daughter fell in a hole on the school field and broke her foot. Is the school liable for this and can I make a claim? — by Maria Mason — last modified 2008-06-24 10:40

My daughter had an accident at her school when she slipped and fell in a hole on the school field and twisted her right foot hearing a crack. She was then told by a supply teacher to walk to the nurse's office despite informing the teacher that she thought she had broken her foot. I took my daughter to casualty where we were told she has broken the 5th metatarsal and the arch of her foot. Is the school liable for this and can I make a claim?

Am I able to claim for personal injury as a result of playing football? — by Maria Mason — last modified 2008-06-20 15:10

Am I able to claim for personal injury as a result of playing football? I have fractured my knee, I may need an operation and will be out of work for a long time.

I was on a dance floor and glass went through my foot. I have been offered a payment, should I accept this? — by Maria Mason — last modified 2008-06-11 11:21

Five weeks ago I was on a dance floor in a nightclub and glass went through my foot, damaging tendons and a nerve which had to be immediately operated on. I have still not had a return of feeling in the region of the nerve damage. I have been offered £4,700 by the nightclub and I need to know whether this is reasonable or not.

I am a waitress and I slipped on a tomato on the floor of the kitchen. Can I make a claim? — by Maria Mason — last modified 2008-06-10 20:01

I work as a waitress and walked into the kitchen to collect food for one of the tables that was waiting. I was carrying plates and slipped on a tomato on the floor. This caused me to fall and smash the plates and injure myself. Can I make a claim?

A colleague at work drove a fork-lift truck over my foot. Can I pursue a claim against him? — by Maria Mason — last modified 2008-06-10 17:29

A colleague at work drove a fork-lift truck over my foot. Can I pursue a claim against him?

Child cut hand badly on sharp area of handrail: can we claim compensation and if so what for? — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2008-06-09 09:53

My family and I were to attend a baptism celebration today when my daughter, running her hand along a public handrail in a pedestrian area sliced her finger open. My daughter who is only 3 years old was very upset, there was lot of blood and we had to take her to A&E to have her finger seen to as we couldn't get it to stop bleeding after dashing to a chemist and getting bandages. The finger did not need stitches but steristrips to hold the wound together and my daughters dress and my shirt were covered in blood. Altogether not the happy day we had planned. My question is, who is culpable for this and should I pursue this. It seems that a handrail that should be designed for hand contact (it is relatively new) is not fit for purpose being made of sheet steel with an area of razor sharpness. I am a chartered mechanical engineer and very disappointed that equipment of this standard is being installed where a child can injure themselves. My daughter was distraught and it marred the baptism celebration for everyone. What should be my next steps?

I was hit by a stolen vehicle being pursued by the police, can I claim for injuries and damage? — by Maria Mason — last modified 2008-06-06 16:41

I was hit by a vehicle that was being pursued by the police, it has transpired that the vehicle was stolen, where do I stand on claiming for injuries and damage?