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Monday, September 15th, 2008 06:13 pm
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One of my friends works in a school. A while back (about two months ago), while in work, they had an accident, damaging their teeth. The accident involved a student, but was an accident, rather than an 'incident' - no blame attaches to either party, and an accident log report was made and signed. The dentist recommends removal of both bottom front teeth, and replacement by bridgework or similar.

Unfortunately, my friend cannot afford the dental treatment required, or even a second opinion. Their boss says that work will not pay, because "accidents can happen anywhere".

Workplace is non unionised, and they are reluctant to sue except as a last resort, due to career suicide likelihood.

Anyone out there have any advice, or know anyone who could advise?
(Anonymous)
Tuesday, September 16th, 2008 11:22 am (UTC)
I'm not part of a union and unfortunately I live and work in a rural part of Devon.
The school is a boarding school for young men with social, emotional and behavioural issues, alongside autism and ADHD (to name a few)
We are fully trained in teamteach, a safe type of restraint but this accident was as such and not the result of an aggressive incident.