My son has been working in a shop fulltime for the past couple of months. When he started, he was advised by his employers to get suitable non-slip shoes as, due to the nature of the particular business, the floor was frequently wet. He was allowed to work in the meantime and only recently ordered the shoes, which have not been received yet.
About a week ago, he slipped and fell during his work but, apart from being shaken, was unhurt. A few days later, he slipped again but this time was carrying a container of hot water. He suffered severe burns to his lower right arm and hand. He was treated in hospital and was told that he was badly blistered and would have a bandage for 1 to 2 weeks, requiring a revisit every few days.
The employer has offered to pay the hospital expenses and sick pay for the period he will be out of work, which they believe will be 1 week. Is there any point in my son seeking legal advice for a further claim or would it not be worth it seeing that he didn't get the proper footwear earlier?
About a week ago, he slipped and fell during his work but, apart from being shaken, was unhurt. A few days later, he slipped again but this time was carrying a container of hot water. He suffered severe burns to his lower right arm and hand. He was treated in hospital and was told that he was badly blistered and would have a bandage for 1 to 2 weeks, requiring a revisit every few days.
The employer has offered to pay the hospital expenses and sick pay for the period he will be out of work, which they believe will be 1 week. Is there any point in my son seeking legal advice for a further claim or would it not be worth it seeing that he didn't get the proper footwear earlier?