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Construction sites are some of the most dangerous locations to work, and building site accidents can result in major injuries. Employers and site managers in Scotland have to make sure your workplace is as safe as possible. Even with these rules in place, accidents can sometimes occur and result in major injuries, whether you are injured because of faulty machinery, falling objects, or falling off a scaffolding.
At HDClaims, our panel of construction accident lawyers are ready to help you during this difficult time. We are dedicated to getting you the compensation you deserve so you can focus on recovering free from financial concerns.
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Your Employer Could Be Responsible for Covering the Ongoing Costs of a Construction Injury:
Although there will always be a certain amount of risk when working in construction sites, Scottish law requires that companies and contractors take precautions to keep workers safe. Laws such as the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Construction Design and Management Regulations 2015 are in place to keep you safe. If these regulations are not followed and you are injured as a result, then your employer will be liable.
Our network of construction accident lawyers can assist with several kinds of construction or Industrial Accident Claims, including construction site injury claims:
Falls from heights claims: Falling from scaffolding, ladders, or rooftops is one of the most common causes of serious injuries and fatalities in construction. To ensure worker safety, employers must adhere to the Work at Height Regulations 2005.
Machinery accidents claims: Tools and machines like drills, grinders, and saws can cause major injuries if they aren’t properly maintained or if workers aren’t trained to use them safely. Employers are responsible for making sure that equipment is safe, and employees are properly trained.
Manual Handling Accident Claims: Lifting big objects repeatedly without support can cause long-term damage to your muscles and joints. Companies should provide tools and training to help with lifting.
Falling objects claims: Tools, bricks and other items can fall and injure workers. Good site management and safety measures can usually prevent these accidents.
Electrical Injuries claims: Faulty wiring or unqualified people doing electrical work can cause burns, heart problems or even death. Employers must ensure every electrical system is safe.
Industrial illnesses: Working with dangerous substances, loud noises, or vibrating items for long periods of time can cause health problems like breathing problems or nerve damage.
If your company violates safety policies and you suffer injuries, they may be liable for your recovery expenses. This may include medical expenditures, lost pay, and other expenses. Our panel’s construction injury lawyer will fight tirelessly to defend your rights and help you get the compensation you need to rebuild your life.
What Should I Know Before Making a Construction Claim?
When you get in touch with HDClaims, we will book a free consultation to talk about your accident and see if you have a claim. We will also discuss your funding options, including on a no win no fee basis. Once we have started your case, we will contact the entity responsible for your accident, whether it is a contractor, site manager, or construction business, to see if they take responsibility and claim compensation for your injuries. If they accept fault, we will try to secure interim payments to help cover medical bills and other expenditures while the case is ongoing. These amounts will be taken from your final compensation.
Our panel’s construction accidents lawyers will thoroughly investigate your accident, gathering information, including medical reports and safety evaluations from construction industry professionals. They will help you decide the cause of the accident and any long-term consequences it might have for your health. They can also suggest adjustments to increase workplace safety.
The majority of cases are settled outside of court, which speeds up the process and reduces stress. However, if the responsible party rejects liability or disputes the compensation amount, we will take the case to court to fight for what you deserve.
Making A Personal Injury Claim In Scotland
Our panel of experienced personal injury lawyers excel in handling cases against well-funded insurance companies.
Our specialised injury lawyers will assist you with your claim, keep you informed throughout the whole process, and provide you with legal advice that is easy to understand.
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We’ll Prepare Your Claim.
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If your claim is successful, we'll ensure that you get your compensation as soon as possible.
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When Efthymios was injured in a car accident, he was left with severe facial injuries. He didn’t know how he would manage his recovery and studies.
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"Cracked Pavement, Broken Ankle: How HD Legal Helped Margaret Find Justice and Peace of Mind"
When Margaret tripped on a neglected crack in the pavement in Glasgow, she shattered her ankle and was forced to take months off work, unsure how she would manage.
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Alistair Campbell’s fall from faulty scaffolding left him with serious injuries and months of recovery.
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Am I Eligible to Make a Construction Accident Compensation Claim?
If you were in an accident on a construction site that was not your fault, you may be able to seek compensation. Construction sites are high-risk environments; anyone can get injured, regardless of their position or the kind of work they perform. Employers have a legal obligation to keep construction sites safe for workers as well as visitors.
Accidents caused by negligence, such as inadequate training, a lack of protective equipment, or dangerous working circumstances, may provide grounds for construction site accident claims. Even if it was an unexpected accident, you can still be entitled to make a claim if safety precautions were not followed.
We can guide you through the claim-making procedure and assist you in understanding your rights. Get in touch to go over your circumstances and see whether you are eligible for compensation.
Common Causes Of Construction Accidents:
Construction site injuries can happen for many reasons, including dangers on site; here are the most common causes of construction accidents:
- Falls from height: Working on scaffolding, ladders or roofs without proper safety can get you seriously hurt or killed.
- Falling objects: Tools, materials or debris falling from above can get you a serious head or body injury.
- Machinery accidents: Faulty equipment, poor maintenance, or no training can get you hurt with heavy machinery or power tools.
- Slips, trips and falls: Uneven ground, loose cables or wet floors on site can get you injured.
- Electricity: Live wires, bad electrical work or exposed circuits can get you shocked or burned.
- Manual handling injuries: Lifting or moving heavy stuff without proper technique or equipment will get you back and joint damage in the long term.
- Chemical exposure: Construction workers handle dangerous substances that can get you burned, respiratory problems or other health issues if you don’t follow safety procedures.
- Vehicle accidents: Site vehicles like forklifts or dump trucks can get you badly injured.
What Is the Time Limit for Making a Construction Site Claim?
Usually, you have three years in Scotland to make a claim starting from the date of your construction site accident; however, there are some significant exceptions to this rule:
For young children: If the injured party is under sixteen, a parent or guardian can make a claim on their behalf at any point prior to their sixteenth birthday. Once kids become 16, they have three years to make their own claim.
Mental Capacity: If the injured person can’t claim due to a head injury or another condition, there is no time limit until they recover capacity.
Fatal accidents: If you’re claiming for a loved one who died in an accident on a construction site, the three year time limit starts from the date of their death or the accident, whichever is later.
Not sure of the time limits or worried you’ll miss out on a claim? HDClaims can help. In a free initial appointment, we’ll discuss your situation and explain your options.
How Much Compensation Can I Claim for an Accident on a Building Site?
The amount of compensation you can seek following building site accident claims is determined by a number of variables, including the nature and severity of your injury, as well as how it impacts your life. Generally, compensation is divided into two categories.
General Damages:
This includes the non-monetary aspects of your injuries, such as pain, suffering, and mental turmoil. It also covers compensation for any loss of enjoyment or quality of life.
Special damages:
These may include medical bills, rehabilitation costs, lost wages (both current and future), travel expenditures, and any other costs directly related to your injury. Receipts, pay slips, and other documentation are used to determine special damages.
At HD Claims, we will thoroughly review your case to ensure that all aspects of your injuries and their impact on your life are taken into account. Every case is unique, and the amount you receive will be based on your personal circumstances. Get in touch for a free consultation; we will help you to better understand your possible claim amount.
Accident Compensation Calculator: Estimate Your Construction Site Claim
- Fractures between the elbow and wrist: £5,280 – £15,300
- Cuts or abrasions causing scarring: £1,500 – £15,000
- Shoulder injuries: Up to £6,290 – £38,280
- Leg fractures that include the knee joint: £41,550 – £55,590
- Burns from hot surfaces or chemicals: £1,890 – £83,550 and above
- Deafness or tinnitus: £11,890 – £112,100
- Head injuries from falling objects: £1,760 – £322,060
- Back and spinal injuries: £1,950 – £322,060
- Vibration white finger claims or hand-arm vibration syndrome: £2,390 – £30,630
- Breathing in harmful fumes: £4,240 – £10,040
- Damage to the eye(s) from a lack of goggles: £18,880 – £214,520
- Arm injuries: £15,300 – £104,370
- Knee injuries: £13,000 – £76,690
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Construction Accident Compensation FAQs
What Constitutes an Accident in a Construction Claim?
An accident in a construction claim refers to any injury or harm suffered while working on or visiting a construction site due to negligence or unsafe conditions. This can include falls, faulty machinery, or exposure to harmful chemicals. To make a claim, you need to prove that the accident was caused by someone failing to follow safety regulations or maintain a safe environment.
How Long Does It Take To Process a Building Site Accident Claim?
The time it takes to settle a building site accident claim can vary. Simple personal injury claims could take a few months; more complicated ones, particularly those involving disputes about liability or major injuries, could take years.
What Happens If the Individual Involved in the Construction Accident Shares Partial Responsibility?
If you were partly to blame for the accident, you can still make a construction accident compensation claim. This is called contributory negligence. For example, if you weren’t wearing the proper safety gear, the court may reduce your compensation by the percentage of your responsibility. At HDClaims, we can help you with your case and help you get fair compensation for your injuries.
Is Proving Negligence Necessary To Make A Construction Accident Claim?
Yes, proving negligence is essential to make a construction accident claim. You need to show that someone, such as your employer or a site manager, failed in their duty of care and that this failure caused your injury. This might involve demonstrating a lack of training, poor maintenance of equipment, or unsafe working conditions.
What Are The Costs Of Hiring A Solicitor For A Construction Accident Claim?
Our panel of construction accident solicitors offer a no win, no fee arrangement, meaning you won’t pay any legal fees upfront. If your claim is successful, our fees are deducted from the compensation you receive, with no hidden costs. This ensures that financial concerns won’t stop you from seeking the justice you deserve. During your free consultation, we will carefully look at the overall expenses.
Who Is Accountable If The Injured Party Is Self-employed?
Even if you work for yourself, those running the building site still owe a duty of care to ensure your safety. This means that if their negligence causes your injury, property owners, site managers, or contractors could be held liable. When safety rules are broken, self-employed workers have the same right to seek compensation as employees.
What Kind Of Evidence Is Needed To Support A Construction Accident Claim?
To make a construction accident claim, you’ll need evidence of how the accident happened and how it’s affected your life. This can include photos of the accident site, medical records, witness statements and expert reports. Other useful documents might be accident logs, equipment maintenance records, and proof of financial loss, such as payslips or receipts.
How Does The Health And Safety Executive (HSE) Contribute To Construction Accident Claims?
The HSE investigates workplace accidents, including construction site accidents. If your accident is reported to the HSE, they can inspect the site and find out if health and safety laws were broken. Their findings can be used as evidence for your construction accident claim if they find negligence or a breach of regulations.
What Steps Should Be Taken If A Visitor Is Injured On A Construction Site?
If a visitor is injured on a construction site, the first step is to make sure they get medical attention. The accident should then be reported to the site manager and recorded in the site’s accident log. Visitors may also be able to claim if the injury was caused by unsafe conditions or negligence.
What Types Of Construction Accidents Can You Claim For?
You can claim for many types of construction accidents that occur on building sites, including falls from height, being struck by falling objects, machinery accidents, slips and trips, electrical shocks, and injuries from dangerous substances. The key is to show the accident was caused by negligence or a failure to follow safety regulations.
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