My accident update

[John h]

So Sorry to hear this news, but fatfires is spot on ,get down to CAB, progress your claim in fact ramp it up you have lost your job through it ! But remain positive , except when talking to the list of people who are supposed to be out there to help you !

[Brummie]

Rich
have you got a green card (registered dissablement) if not you need to sort one, then asap, sign on, before that if you have any savings transfer them to your wife or kids so you sign on with nought, a visit to the citizens advice might be a good idea, ask what you are entitled to and keep your union membership going untill your claim is settled.
As you are laid off 'unfit for duties' that could well mean extra-fraid I dont know, keep a record of all job enquiries , offers and refusals as it could help your case and bear in mind as you are unable to carry on in your area of expertise that should entitle you to retraining - dont be tempted to give a too positive answer to the 'what can you do' question - you are a p way worker and have no skills or expertise in anything else!, I believe you could well quallify for incapacity benifit-industrial injury, if you want a chat you know where I am, I tried to give a positive attitude when I had to leave the service on suposed health grounds....ended up cutting my own throat and loosing out big time. anyway good luck mate
tony

I agree entirely. When you sign on make sure that any money you might have
is well hidden and you realy "lay it on", forget using a shovel use the front bucket of a JCB then pile it deeper and remember only answer the question you were asked do not voulunteer anything.
I know it sounds like you will be infront of the gestapo but I have found them very quick to cut any benefit but they wont tell you of any that you are entitled to, thats up to you to find out for yourself. So treat them the same.
If they dont ask the question they dont get told.
On that cheerfull note I,ll leave you with this. You are unfit for work due to no fault of your own and I think you will find that your "payout" will be better than you are worried it will be
All the best. I,ve got everything crossed. Ian

[steve s]

sorry to hear the news richard trina and i wish you all the best

[Diezel Weazel]

Sorry to hear that Mate ...
Have to agree with all that's bin said...
Just to add ya gonna have to keep up ya Office skills for a while longer ..
keep notes/diary of everything that goes on eg: (received a letter..date it was received/from --- Send one... copy it + date sent/to whom.......
Photocopy everything !!!(at a Tribunal I produced it all, while they couldn't)

Good Luck
Richard

There's always a Payback .... Don't know where... Don't know when tho !!!!

[tintin]

Gutted for you Rich'.
Just make sure you absolutely take them to the cleaners in the compo case mate!
Remember NONE of this is your fault or your wish, so make them pay you properly for it!

All the best mate
Alan

[That Ruddy Squirrel]

Gutted Rich,

As others have said it's time to get as much as you can out of the system as you can.

They are doing this at a time when there are bugga jobs available, so play on the disability.

Remember to keep all correspondence so they cannot weedle out.

Good luck mate


Trev

[stormforce]

Thanks guys.I have got copies of all medical letters etc and proof that none of the pain etc i gott now i had before the accident so once i talk to the solicitor tomorrow i'll know where i stand etc and go from there

[BUSHWHACKER]

What a bunch of shitheads Rich!

Shame you're not an immigant, you could be financially sorted by now.

[Predictable Bob]

Try to look on the positive side Richard - with your attitude this could be a great opportunity !

On top of all the other sensible advice you've been given start a couple of diaries, one for your compo claim and one for your benefits, then record every single thing that happens - don't even start to talk on the phone until you know exactly who you're talking to.

Good luck and don't even think about accepting a payout before their third offer !

[stormforce]

my first offer was 15k and that was before the insurers knew about me not being allowed to do any manual work on track again and now this being laid off has got to boost the payout right up.
I would just be happy to be able to pay the mortgage off so i know we still got a roof over our heads and then down size to a bungallow we've seen very cheap with a triple length garage and massive garden and would suit us right

[Diezel Weazel]

Nothing wrong with Bungalows Rich ... Go for it ....
Long gardens (I can fall over in) No Stairs (to fall down, it's painfull) n Detached Garage/s
Good Luck

There's always a Payback .... Don't know where, Don't know when tho !!!!

[bundubasher]

Rich - Just caught up with your story and can only wish you all the best and hope that everything works out for you.
Stay well

[fatfires]

my first offer was 15k and that was before the insurers knew about me not being allowed to do any manual work on track again and now this being laid off has got to boost the payout right up.
I would just be happy to be able to pay the mortgage off For gods sake make sure YOU are the only one that knows that - if that were to slip out they know what you will settle for!! I only go on like this for 2 reasons the first was I got used for being honest, I very mistakenly thought others were too! and seccond because I am a grumpy old git.....ask my familly!so i know we still got a roof over our heads and then down size to a bungallow we've seen very cheap with a triple length garage and massive garden and would suit us right

I crossed everything but it made my eyes water so had to uncross them!!!!!

[stormforce]

at the moment the meeting has be postponed till thursday as its the only day that i can get a rmt union rep to attend with me so at least i know i wont be had by networkrail

[RodLeach]

Hope you get a decent payout mate!!

Its probably not a nice situation to be in, Either way i hope things pan out good at the end mate!