back injury in work!

gym bunny

hi guys not sure if this is in the right forum so please move if needs be,so heres my problem. Dec 14th fell in work hard on my back went to south doc got no help went to physio twice and she saw money signs and reccomended posture classes because work was paying,they didnt help me either still in pain,then on Feb 22nd fell in work again broke my elbow(where i work is a leisure pool wit no saftey mats)so 6 weeks off work which they paid half my wages half was social injury benifit, had one of my friends who is a sports therapist do 2 sessions on my back which he says he can feel a tear and alot of scar tissue and wants a second opinion... back to work now 2 weeks and still my back really hurts...should i go to another pysio and tell work they need to pay or just go and pay myself...i dont want to push my luck in work even though its thier fault i fell

the lawman

gym bunny wrote: »

hi guys not sure if this is in the right forum so please move if needs be,so heres my problem. Dec 14th fell in work hard on my back went to south doc got no help went to physio twice and she saw money signs and reccomended posture classes because work was paying,they didnt help me either still in pain,then on Feb 22nd fell in work again broke my elbow(where i work is a leisure pool wit no saftey mats)so 6 weeks off work which they paid half my wages half was social injury benifit, had one of my friends who is a sports therapist do 2 sessions on my back which he says he can feel a tear and alot of scar tissue and wants a second opinion... back to work now 2 weeks and still my back really hurts...should i go to another pysio and tell work they need to pay or just go and pay myself...i dont want to push my luck in work even though its thier fault i fell

It sounds like a nightmare for you and I can feel your anguish I really can.

I think you need to be talking to two professionals and soon. You should be speaking with a consultant spinal surgeon and a solicitor. I say the solicitor because the consultant will cost you some money and it sounds like your place of work is not fit for purpose and has caused you this pain and anguish.

You could spend a whole year going from one physio or chiro to another and you might never get to the root of the problem. Go to the GP get a letter to a consultant surgeon for back issues. They are the best and will see you right.

gym bunny

thanks lawman,but i went to my gp yesterday and he just said you be fine in a few months no need for mri scans or any more pysio and carry on as normal,i still tink ill get a second opinion.

Hanley

gym bunny wrote: »

thanks lawman,but i went to my gp yesterday and he just said you be fine in a few months no need for mri scans or any more pysio and carry on as normal,i still tink ill get a second opinion.

I hope you didn't pay for crap treatment like that!!!

the lawman

Hanley wrote: »

I hope you didn't pay for crap treatment like that!!!

I agree with this. Go see a GP and inform them that you've been feeling pain for too long now and you need consultant opinions. Even ring your current GP for a referral letter as you weren't happy with his diagnosis. I'd say he'll come over with a letter pretty quick for nothing then.

Zamboni

Please, for the love of Zeus, please tell me you completed two separate accident report forms at the time of each fall and kept a copy of each?

gym bunny

of course i got 2 seprate accident reports,there on the computer in work...so guys should i go to the manager a say they need to pay for more treatment...my job as a swim teacher and fitness instructor is all over the place over these injurys

Zamboni

gym bunny wrote: »

of course i got 2 seprate accident reports,there on the computer in work...so guys should i go to the manager a say they need to pay for more treatment...my job as a swim teacher and fitness instructor is all over the place over these injurys

Bring the issue up at work.
If you have no sucess seek legal advice.
If the second fall was a result of not fixing an issue that arose from the first accident your employer could be in breach of saftey legislation.
Have the HSA been correctly notified?
For the record, I hate ambulance chasers but when the spine is involved it is better to be safe than sorry.

the lawman

gym bunny wrote: »

of course i got 2 seprate accident reports,there on the computer in work...so guys should i go to the manager a say they need to pay for more treatment...my job as a swim teacher and fitness instructor is all over the place over these injurys

In short yes. You should not be out of pocket for anything and you should also not be dealing with all this distress either. Back problems can be terrible to deal with emotionally.

I think you should legal advice no matter what happens. It doesn't sound you want to be cheating anyone but spinal injuries are serious business and you want the best you can for yourself.

Getting legal doesn't mean you have to pursue anything. Just get educated and defo go see a consultant.