I had an accident at work back in January I injured my back and due to the nature of my work I've been off work ever since. My employer said they would sort out a claim through there insurance for me which I thought was ongoing.
Just under a month ago my employer decided to sack me as they couldn't wait any longer for me to return. He told me it wouldn't effect my insurance claim and they'd still be sorting it all out. Having not heard anything from there insurance co. I asked for there details and have called them today only to be told that although my employer had notified them of the accident back in January that they should have told me to submit a claim myself
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Now should I proceed with this myself or go to one of these firms advertised for helping people who have accidents at work ? ? ?
The insurance company have asked me to detail the accident and any losses incurred, which obviously I have lost a lot in wages as they only paid me SSP, but how do I measure other losses? such as being made unemployed, the impact the injury has had on my day to day life for the past 3 months etc
Any help would be appreciated
Thanks
Just under a month ago my employer decided to sack me as they couldn't wait any longer for me to return. He told me it wouldn't effect my insurance claim and they'd still be sorting it all out. Having not heard anything from there insurance co. I asked for there details and have called them today only to be told that although my employer had notified them of the accident back in January that they should have told me to submit a claim myself

Now should I proceed with this myself or go to one of these firms advertised for helping people who have accidents at work ? ? ?
The insurance company have asked me to detail the accident and any losses incurred, which obviously I have lost a lot in wages as they only paid me SSP, but how do I measure other losses? such as being made unemployed, the impact the injury has had on my day to day life for the past 3 months etc
Any help would be appreciated
Thanks