Huwidge 69 Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 right here is the situation, two weeks ago i broke my leg playing rugby, i will be in a cast for another 6 weeks and on crutches. thing is i wont be able to work now for however long it takes to mend because i work on a farm so need my leg. in work i get payed by the hour and am not having any money from work for the time i am away. does anybody know if there is any compensation or anything i can claim? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scothunter 12,609 Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 you could try the dole mate. surely they could help you out,till you get back on uour feet.(no pun intended). sorry to hear of your accident mate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scothunter 12,609 Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 hey was just thinking,if you say you did it at work.you would be eligible for industrial injury. it was 40quid a week when i broke my kneecap. its not a lot but better than a poke in the eye. you would need to get the farmer to play ball Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trev Smilerface 38 Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 As it happenned in sport and not in the workplace, dont think you'll get compensation...unless it was proved to be malicious (assault). Not sure whether your self employed or on the cards but you should be able to get SSP either from your employer or the social....as long as your tax is ok and your stamps. Good luck with the recovery. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Huwidge 69 Posted January 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 thanks for the suggestions, i am paying tax and down on the cards as an employee. I will see what i can do! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Malt 379 Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 Surely you should be insured with your club via your membership? If you are registered player in Wales you are also a member of the WRU. I'd enquire with your club about making an insurance claim and if you have no joy, take it up with the WRU. Your club should offer you some kind of support.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fazza123 513 Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 thanks for the suggestions, i am paying tax and down on the cards as an employee. I will see what i can do! Ring the jobcentre,you pay tax for situations such as this. It happened to me 2 years ago,i was on about 85 a week plus i was renting at the time and they took care of that as well.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bob.243 7,610 Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 Might be info here? http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTaxAndBenefits/BenefitsTaxCreditsAndOtherSupport/Illorinjured/DG_10018913 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Huwidge 69 Posted January 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 Thanks people, il deffo be ringing about now. i am insured with the WRU yeah, do you know if it only covers you in a game? because it happened in training so not sure. thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spade 224 Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 If you were playing for a club aren't you covered by their insurance. I know my 12yr old plays and is covered. Maybe have a word with your club secretary. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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