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fossyant
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Pics from parents house. Bike still there - I popped over. GMP have until next week to respond.
Fossy's Back Up after being Down
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fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
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"Broken Back Day ...." !!!
How're you feeling these days, @fossyant ? Pain easing or just tablets-easing ?
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No tablets since coming home. I've occasionally had a couple of propper dark stouts - just enjoying a Manchester Star Ale.
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That bike has more lights than our George Square at Christmas time, still you got run over 
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fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
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fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
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- South Manchester
Another quick update.
Third Party insurer are sending an interim payment 'without prejudice' shortly to cover costs to date. This apparently means they haven't admitted liability. They are also appointing a case handler/physio so I get some help - that's been agreed, again this will be 'without prejudice'.
At least things are moving. The bike has to remain as it is until liability is agreed (not that I can ride it).
This decision was made since Friday, as the 3rd Party's Insurer hadn't looked at the file on Friday. So that is a quick decision. Looking forward to getting physio so I can get moving and get back to work.
Third Party insurer are sending an interim payment 'without prejudice' shortly to cover costs to date. This apparently means they haven't admitted liability. They are also appointing a case handler/physio so I get some help - that's been agreed, again this will be 'without prejudice'.
At least things are moving. The bike has to remain as it is until liability is agreed (not that I can ride it).
This decision was made since Friday, as the 3rd Party's Insurer hadn't looked at the file on Friday. So that is a quick decision. Looking forward to getting physio so I can get moving and get back to work.
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Dogtrousers
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Good to hear that things are moving.
- Location
- Glasgow
Fantastic! 
LocalLad
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IANAL, but as I understand without prejudice basically means if you went to court, you couldn't refer to this payout.
But, given they're paying something, sounds like they're accepting liability, so hopefully they'll take a sensible approach in the short term... It sounds like you've been concerned about the immediate financial impact, so a great step forward. Hopefully you can now concentrate on getting yourself better
But, given they're paying something, sounds like they're accepting liability, so hopefully they'll take a sensible approach in the short term... It sounds like you've been concerned about the immediate financial impact, so a great step forward. Hopefully you can now concentrate on getting yourself better
Arjimlad
Tights of Cydonia
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Glad the insurer seems to appreciate the gravity of the situation. Hope you are comfortable and can focus on recovering.
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fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
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It's not an insignificant amount but I'll bank it to cover me if I end up on half pay. I couldn't see them paying the amount they are arranging without considering liability.
I've got my employers coming to see me at home next week - the usual stuff, when do you think you'll be back etc. I've got another sick note for five weeks which takes me to the time of my appointment with the spinal consultant. It will be at this point I'll probably start some physio/get permission to do light exercise.
Continuing to improve, I've managed a few walks of about 10 minutes, and I have been pottering about outside the house. I still can't comfortably sit upright - went out for lunch for my MIL's 80th this week, but I was in agony quite quickly sat at the table.
Isn't it weird - I can't wait to start exercising 'properly' - gym/turbo/swimming but some people never exercise even without injury ?
I've got my employers coming to see me at home next week - the usual stuff, when do you think you'll be back etc. I've got another sick note for five weeks which takes me to the time of my appointment with the spinal consultant. It will be at this point I'll probably start some physio/get permission to do light exercise.
Continuing to improve, I've managed a few walks of about 10 minutes, and I have been pottering about outside the house. I still can't comfortably sit upright - went out for lunch for my MIL's 80th this week, but I was in agony quite quickly sat at the table.
Isn't it weird - I can't wait to start exercising 'properly' - gym/turbo/swimming but some people never exercise even without injury ?
vickster
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Is your employer paying you or on SSP? If the former, presumably they too will claim against the third party or expect to recoup monies from your claim?
When I had my back op I was told to avoid sitting, stand or lie only. 20 years ago and big open surgery,I expect times have changed
When I had my back op I was told to avoid sitting, stand or lie only. 20 years ago and big open surgery,I expect times have changed
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fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
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I have full pay for 6 months. I have asked Leigh Day to tag on recouping lost earnings for my employer.
