Construction Accident Claims
If you are looking to make a construction injury claim, Tylers Solicitors’ experienced team is here to help. Research shows that construction is one of the most dangerous industries to work in. Statistics released by the Health and Safety Executive show that, of the 138 work-related fatalities in 2023/24, 51 occurred in the construction industry. In addition to these fatalities, thousands more construction workers suffer minor, moderate or life-changing injuries. For this reason, injuries sustained in the construction industry are among the most common types of claims handled by our experienced personal injury solicitors.
Construction Accident Compensation
Are you eligible for a construction accident claim?
To successfully make a construction injury claim, you must be able to demonstrate the following:
- That you were owed a duty of care by another person or organisation (this is usually your employer).
- That this duty of care was breached.
- That this breach caused the construction accident and any associated injuries.
If we can demonstrate negligence on the part of your employer, you may well be able to receive compensation for the construction accident. You could also be compensated for any rehabilitation costs and other financial losses you incurred due to your construction accident.
Have you been involved in a construction accident that wasn’t your fault? Our no-win-no-fee solicitors could help you to claim the compensation that you deserve.
Construction sites are covered by The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (HASWA), so if your employer has failed to comply with this, you could be entitled to make a construction accident claim.
Get in touch with our friendly team today to start your construction accident claim.
Most common construction site injuries
Despite stringent health and safety legislation, accidents and injuries are still common on construction sites.
Failure to adhere to health and safety legislation could lead to severe construction injuries that may permanently affect your life. This is why the majority of injuries on a building site are the result of management or employees failing to follow health and safety guidelines.
According to statistics released by the Health and Safety Executive, the most common causes of construction site accidents are:
- Falls from height – 51%
- Workers trapped by collapsing or overturned objects – 12%
- Being struck by moving or falling objects – 10%
- Contact with electricity or electrical discharges – 6%
Other leading causes of construction site injuries include:
- Overwork, heatstroke and hypothermia
- Repetitive strain injury
- Trench collapses
- Cherry picker accidents
- Crane or digger accidents
Many building site injuries will prevent the injured party from working as a builder or construction worker in the future, leaving them without a trade or livelihood — even for a short while. Therefore, if you have suffered any construction site injury that wasn’t your fault, you may be entitled to claim compensation.
No matter which construction injury you have suffered, our legal experts can help. Contact the team at Tylers Solicitors today and find out if you could be eligible to claim construction accident compensation.
How to start a construction accident claim
Starting a construction site injury claim with Tylers Solicitors couldn’t be more straightforward.
Here’s exactly what you can expect from our construction accident claim process:
- Initial consultation: Contact us for a no-obligation consultation. During this meeting, we’ll discuss the details of your case and advise you on the next steps.
- Gathering evidence: To strengthen your industrial injury claim, we will help you collect relevant evidence, like medical records, witness statements, photos of the injury, and any reports filed with authorities.
- Assessing the case: Our team will carefully assess your case to establish liability. This will also help us determine your potential compensation amount.
Claim filing: Once we have all the necessary details, we will file your construction accident claim on your behalf, handling all the legal aspects, negotiations, and paperwork — so you can focus on your recovery.
What evidence do I need to make a construction accident claim?
There are many things you can do to help give your construction site injury claim the best chance of success.
- Report the incident to your site manager or employer as soon as possible.
- Make sure that the incident is recorded in the accident book.
- Provide us with precise information regarding how the accident happened and details of any injuries sustained.
- Collect the names and contact details of anyone who witnessed the injury.
- Take photographs of the accident scene (providing it is safe to do so).
- Record any expenditures resulting from your injury (e.g. rehabilitation costs).
- Keep a record of any financial losses incurred as a result of your injury (i.e. loss of earnings, days off work).
Remember — the more evidence you provide, the more chance there is of your construction accident claim being successful. If you have any questions or would like to make a construction accident claim, please contact the team here at Tylers Solicitors.
How To Aid Construction Accident Claims
If you are considering making a claim for construction industry compensation, the best course of action is to use the services of a reliable no win, no fee solicitor. Our experienced legal professionals have secured compensation for many people who sustained injuries on construction sites. At Tylers Solicitors, we work on a no win, no fee basis, meaning that you will only pay for our services if your claim is successful.
When you contact our team, we will first determine whether there is basis for a claim. Once this has been done, we will get the claims process underway. Our professional solicitors have the legal knowledge and expertise to ensure you receive the full amount of compensation you are entitled to.
There are a number of things you can do to help give your claim the best chance of success, which include:
- Report the incident to your site manager or employer as soon as possible.
- Make sure that the incident is recorded in the accident book.
- Provide us with precise information regarding how the accident happened and details of injuries sustained.
- Collect names and contact details of anyone who witnesses the injury.
- Take photographs of the accident scene (providing it is safe to do so).
- Keep a record of any expenditures as a result of your injury (e.g. rehabilitation costs).
- Keep a record of any financial losses incurred as a result of your injury (i.e. loss of earnings)
Remember the more evidence you provide, the more chance there is of your claim being successful. If you have any questions or would like to get started on your construction accident claims, please contact the team here at Tylers Solicitors on 0800 699 0079 or via our online contact form and we’ll be happy to assist!
Construction Injury Compensation Amounts
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Construction injury compensation calculator
If you’ve suffered from a construction site injury that wasn’t your fault, you should be entitled to claim compensation. The compensation you receive depends on a few factors, but mainly the severity of your injuries.
Additionally, you may also be able to claim based on the level of negligence displayed by your employer, loss of wages, and the amount of long-term impact the construction injury has on your life.
If you’re curious about how much compensation you could receive following a construction site injury, our team is here for you. Simply get in touch or use our simple construction site compensation calculator below.
Construction site head injury compensation amount
Head injuries are some of the most common and most dangerous types of injuries sustained on a building site. Even if you were wearing a hard hat, head injuries can still be dangerous and life-altering. In the worst circumstances, head injuries can also lead to serious brain damage.
Whether your head injury was caused by faulty equipment, falling from height, slipping, tripping or falling, or a lack of care from your employer, you should be entitled to claim.
Potential compensation: Up to £350,000
Construction site crushing injury compensation amount
Building sites are dangerous environments. Heavy equipment, materials and vehicles can all lead to serious crushing injuries. In many cases, crushing injuries result in broken bones, nerve damage, and potentially even amputation in worst-case scenarios.
It’s also possible for a crushing injury to affect your head and chest. Crushing injuries can be minor or serious, so the compensation that you’re entitled to will depend on the severity of your crushing injuries.
Potential compensation: Up to £280,000
Construction site hit by a vehicle compensation amount
Larger construction sites often rely on heavy vehicles to transport materials, equipment and aggregates. If the operator of a construction vehicle isn’t fully trained or is negligent in their operation, they can cause serious injuries to other personnel on the construction site.
If you’ve been hit by a vehicle or sustained any other injury due to the vehicle’s operator, you may be entitled to claim compensation.
Potential compensation: Up to £250,000
Construction site wrongful death compensation amount
Every year, dozens of people are fatally injured while working in construction. These dangerous environments can lead to wrongful deaths in a variety of ways. Whether the death occurs due to faulty equipment, improper use, workplace negligence or a lack of effective health and safety training, you should be able to claim for the wrongful death of a loved one.
No amount of money can bring your loved one back if they were wrongfully killed at work, but the amount of compensation you will receive depends on a range of different factors. These include your loved one’s age, experience, their role in your household, and more.
Potential compensation: Up to £550,000
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tylers a no-win, no-fee compensation claims solicitor for construction injuries?
Unless you win your case, a no-win, no-fee solicitor will review your construction site injury case at no cost. If you are looking for a no-win, no-fee claims solicitor to help you with your construction accident claim, contact our personal injury claims team today.
How do I claim for a construction injury that wasn’t my fault?
To start a claim for a construction injury or accident that wasn’t your fault, contact our expert team at Tylers Solicitors. Our team will assess your claim and start proceedings if it is viable. We will work closely with you throughout the claims process to help you get the compensation you deserve.
How long do I have to make my construction accident claim?
You have up to three years to begin your compensation claim. It doesn’t matter if it takes longer than this period to receive your compensation. You can still get compensation if you start your industrial injury claim within three years.
Can I claim for long-term conditions caused by construction accidents at work?
If you’re left with long-term health conditions after a construction incident, you may be able to claim compensation. In many cases, these injuries can prevent you from continuing to work in the construction industry.
As such, you may also be able to claim for loss of wages in addition to any chronic pain and mobility issues you are left with from your construction accident.
Related Claims
Falls from height are without a doubt one of the most dangerous injuries that can occur in the workplace. Usually resulting in serious injuries or death.
If you’ve suffered any sort of scaffold injury at work that isn’t your fault, then you may be owed compensation through a scaffolding injury claim.
If you’ve been a victim of a falling object in the workplace, then you deserve compensation as it’s not your fault.
If you’ve suffered any kind of chemical injury inside or outside of work then you may be entitled to make a claim.
NO WIN - NO FEE
For any Industrial Injury Claims, call Tylers Solicitors today, a leading personal injury solicitor in Manchester providing no-win, no-fee legal services across the UK. Our experienced team will work with you to get the maximum amount of compensation you’re entitled to, following any kind of injury that isn’t your fault!