never done an IIDB claim before - is there any consideration given to blame (either the employer or the employye) in assessing claims?
Have a lorry driver who jumped off his tailgate - he knew he shouldn't, but he'd done it before and never had an accident. His knee popped out and afetr a long story has now been fused awaiting a knee replacement? Does the fact that he caused the accident affect him making a claim?
Also - accident happened a year ago. Does that cause any problems with him making a claim?

blame is irrelevant in the context of IIDB - all that is relevant is whether it was a work related accident.

no problem on time; he can claim for IIDB whenever he wants, usual back dating rules, but must have been at least 6 months since the accident.

sounds to me like you should get a % for a limited period, for review once he's had his replacement.

And is he trying to claim agsint the employer anyway? irrespect of the huge amounts of contributory negligence he might lose from his damages, he needs to be aware that if he does, and that claim includes loss of earnings, then he would have to repay the IIDB up to date of settlemet out of the loss of earnigns part of the claim.

Why must have been at least 6 months since the accident? Our information system says that IIDB is payable 90 days after the accident.