Building Site Accident Claims – How Much Compensation Could I Claim?

Over the years, building site regulations have improved to try and keep builders, labourers and visitors as safe as possible. As a result, building sites are now safer than ever. However, accidents can and still do happen and can lead to very serious injuries. Importantly, if you’ve been injured on a building site due to negligence, you may be eligible to make a building site accident claim for compensation.

Our specialist personal injury solicitors have been claiming compensation for clients for many years. They’re committed to achieving the highest level of compensation possible and your claim will be less stressful if it is accepted because of their No Win No Fee service.

If you’d rather give our team a call right now for free legal advice and to discuss a building site accident claim, please call them on 0800 6524 881.

Am I Eligible To Make A Building Site Accident Claim?

While everybody on site must follow health and safety regulations for the construction industry, if you are injured on a building site through no fault of your own, you may be able to seek damages for your suffering. For a personal injury solicitor to take on your case, you’ll typically need to show them that:

• Your employer/building site operator was negligent; and
• Their negligence caused an accident at the building site; and
• You suffered an injury because of the accident.

If you’d like clarification on your eligibility to make a building site accident claim, please feel free to get in touch today. We offer free legal advice on the claims process and a no-obligation review of your case.

Common Causes Of Building Site Accident Claims

Some of the most common causes of building site accident claims include:

• Falls from height. These are one of the most common types of accidents on building sites and can result in serious injuries or even fatalities.
• Slips and trips. Slips and trips can happen due to uneven surfaces, poor lighting, or obstructions on walkways or scaffolds.
• Manual handling injuries. Lifting and carrying heavy loads can result in back injuries, shoulder injuries, and other types of musculoskeletal disorders.
• Electrical injuries. Electric shocks at work can occur due to faulty wiring, improper use of electrical equipment, or other hazards.
• Machinery-related injuries. Operating heavy machinery like cranes, bulldozers, or diggers on building sites can result in serious injuries if health and safety regs aren’t followed.
• Respiratory illnesses. Construction workers may be exposed to dust, fumes, and other hazardous substances that can cause respiratory illnesses like occupational asthma or silicosis.

Common Injuries Caused By Accidents On Building Sites

The list of injuries that a labourer, contractor or sub-contractor might suffer in a building site accident is too long to list here, but they commonly include:

Again, even though the injury you may have suffered might not be listed, you can still call our advisors to discuss what’s happened and the likelihood of making a claim.

What Evidence Can Support A Building Site Accident Claim?

Whatever the reason for the accident, there are some steps you should take at the time of the accident (or asap after it has happened). By doing so, you can make claiming compensation a lot easier. Those steps include:

• Report the accident. Ensure the building site accident’s recorded in your employer’s accident report book. Some accidents will need to be reported to the Health and Safety Executive under RIDDOR regulations.
• Take photographs. Capture photos of the building site accident scene, ideally before any hazards are removed. Additionally, photograph all visible injuries you sustained.
• Seek medical treatment. Visit A&E or a minor injuries unit for assessment and treatment. Medical records from this visit can be valuable evidence of your injuries and the care you received.
• Gather witness details. Collect the contact information of any witnesses who saw the building site accident happen.
• Obtain CCTV footage. If the accident was caught on camera, request a copy of the footage as soon as possible.
• Risk assessments and safety records. If available, records of site risk assessments or safety inspections could help show whether known risks were overlooked.
• Training records. Documentation showing the level of safety training you and other workers received could help demonstrate any lack of adequate training.
• Maintenance records. If faulty equipment contributed to the accident, maintenance logs or service records could help prove negligence.

Taking these steps will generally help securing compensation easier. For example, an accident report form makes it difficult for an employer to deny the accident took place. If you’d like a free review of your case, please call our free claims advice line today.

How Much Compensation For A Building Site Accident Could I Claim?

There isn’t a set amount of compensation you’d receive for a building site accident. That’s essentially because every accident and injury is different meaning compensation payouts will vary from case to case. However, the list of factors to consider includes:

• The extent of any injuries (both physical and psychological).
• Whether you’ve incurred any costs or financial losses (loss of earnings, medical costs and travel expenses for example)
• The cost of replacing or repairing any personal property damaged in the accident.

When you call our team, a claims advisor will advise on what could be included in your claim relating to general and special damages.

Building Site Injury Compensation Calculator

We haven’t listed every possible building site injury compensation amount in our calculator below, but don’t worry. If you’ve been injured on a building site through no fault of your own, we could still help you claim compensation.

The compensation amounts we’ve provided use figures advised by the Judicial College for general damages. These are the figures solicitors/lawyers, insurers and courts can refer to when settling building site injury claims.

However, as we have already described, there is quite a lot of variance in compensation amounts because they are primarily based on injury severity. That means that any figures listed should be used as guidance only, at this point. Once your injuries have been properly assessed, and special damages are taken into account where applicable, the amount of compensation you could claim should become clearer.

Can I Claim For A Fatal Building Site Accident?

Our solicitors are fully aware that if somebody loses a loved one unexpectedly in an accident on a building site, a compensation claim is not going to be an immediate priority. However, you might need urgent financial help to cope with rising living costs, loss of income and also funeral expenses.

Our personal injury solicitors could help you with the fatal accident claims process, so please get in touch if you’d like to know more about how to claim compensation in those circumstances.

What’s The Time Limit For Claiming Building Site Accident Compensation?

Generally, when claiming compensation for a building site accident, you will usually need to adhere to a 3-year time limit for accidents at work. However, there are exceptions.

• One exception is if you only become aware of your injury or illness at a later date. For example, in cases of asbestos exposure, symptoms may not appear for years. In such cases, the 3-year period could begin from the date you become aware of your illness.
• Another exception is for individuals who lose mental capacity due to their injuries. Here, the 3-year time limit is paused, allowing a litigation friend to claim on their behalf. If mental capacity is regained, the 3-year period would then start from that point.

Our suggestion is to contact us as soon as possible. By doing so, you’ll give yourself and your solicitor (if your case is taken on) ample time to secure the evidence required to support your claim.

For more information on how to proceed with a building site injury claim, please call today. We don’t charge for your telephone consultation and you’ll be given free advice on your options.

Do I Need A Solicitor To File A Building Site Accident Claim?

While you’re not legally required to employ a personal injury solicitor to file a building site accident claim, we believe that having one on your side gives you the best chance of being compensated fairly. Building site accident claims can be tricky, often involving detailed evidence and negotiations with insurers or employers. An experienced accident claim solicitor on our team can help by building a strong case, presenting clear evidence, and ensuring that all potential damages are considered.

If a solicitor from our team takes on your case, they may arrange for you to have a local medical assessment so that your injuries can be assessed. They’ll also present a concise and professional case on your behalf to the defendant. Where objections over liability for your building site accident or injuries are raised, your solicitor will attempt to counter them by supplying further evidence.

Our aim is to make the claims process as smooth as possible by offering a No Win No Fee service, allowing you to focus on recovery while we handle the legal aspects without any upfront payments.

Starting The Building Site Accident Claims Process

Hopefully, you have found this guide on the building site accident claims process helpful. To get in touch and to start the ball rolling simply call us on 0800 6524 881. If you would prefer a call-back at a better time, please fill out one of the forms on this page. One of our trained advisors will talk you through the claims process and review your claim straight away.

Alternatively, you can get advice from a claims advisor right now via our live website chat.

Remember, if your case is taken on, we’ll make everything as easy as possible for you. We also remove a lot of the stress involved by providing a No Win No Fee service for all building site accident claims.