Construction site injury claims
It’s pretty obvious even to the untrained eye that construction sites are pretty dangerous places. Heavy machinery, dangerous plant and goods being shifted around all represent significant risks and that’s why construction sites have to have such rigid rules regarding safety equipment and procedures. Occasionally, however, no matter how strict these rules are, accidents will happen on construction sites, and when they do they can result in serious injury. If you’ve been injured in such an accident, and you feel that the accident happened due to the negligence of your employer or fellow workers, then you may be in a position to pursue a claim for construction accident compensation.
At claims4negligence.co.uk we’ve dealt with many such accident claims over the years, and our experience has led us to know exactly what kind of information is needed in order to pursue a successful claim. In order to receive compensation it’s necessary to demonstrate two things. The first is that the accident in question happened as a result of your employer’s negligence. The more information you bring to us following the accident, the more easily we’ll be able to do this. It will help immeasurably if you can make note of the date, time and precise circumstances of the construction accident, alongside the names and details of any eyewitnesses who can provide more details. Your workplace should have an accident book in which the details of any such incidents are noted, and you should also keep the details of any medical treatment you seek in the immediate aftermath of the accident, together with any ambulance people or medics who visit the scene. The purpose of all of this information is to build an accurate picture of the circumstances of the accident and establish the safety steps which weren’t taken or the mistakes which your employer made.
Once it’s been established that the accident was a result of negligence, your solicitor will try to make it plain that you have suffered long term personal injury as a result. The injury could be physical or psychological in nature and might range from a minor broken bone or bruising to a major disability, but, no matter what it is, it will be something which has reduced both your quality of life and your ability to go out and earn a proper living. The amount of construction accident compensation you are likely to receive will depend upon the precise details of your accident, the part of your body which has been injured and the severity of this injury. In the first instance, the compensation will be designed to reimburse expenses which have arisen directly as a result of the accident. Expenses of this type would include prescription fees, medical bills, travel costs and any wages lost through time off work. Longer term expenses might include items such as any adaptations which have to be made to your living space and any reduction in your earning capacity. Alongside these expenses, the judge in your case will award an amount of compensation calculated on the basis of the part of your body which has been affected and the degree of that effect.
If you have been injured in a construction site accident and you feel you might have a case for compensation then call us FREE on 0808 231 5942, or fill out the form at the top of this page, and our trained advisers will advise as to whether you have a strong case and, if you do, will put you in touch with an injury lawyer who will tell you exactly how to go about fighting the case and give you a rough idea of how much no win no fee compensation you are likely to receive. We don’t accept that just because a job is seen as dangerous, unacceptable risks should be allowed to be run. Everyone deserves to feel safe at work and, if you’ve been let down, we’ll fight on your behalf for the compensation you deserve.
