Personal Injury
Construction accident solicitors
Construction sites carry obvious risks, but those risks must still be managed properly. Workers, contractors and visitors should not be exposed to avoidable danger because of poor planning, unsafe equipment, lack of training, inadequate supervision or failures between contractors.
We advise on construction accident claims involving employees, agency workers, self-employed contractors, subcontractors and site visitors. These cases often require careful investigation because several parties may be involved, including principal contractors, subcontractors, site managers and occupiers.
Common construction accident claims
We can assist with claims involving:
- Falls from ladders, scaffolding, roofs, platforms or unprotected edges.
- Falling objects, collapsing structures or unsecured materials.
- Unsafe plant, machinery, tools or lifting equipment.
- Manual handling injuries and poor systems for moving heavy materials.
- Trips, slips and falls on unsafe or poorly maintained sites.
- Accidents involving site vehicles, excavations, electricity or hazardous substances.
Identifying who is responsible
Construction claims can be legally complex because responsibility may sit with more than one party. The contractual arrangements, site rules, method statements, risk assessments and working practices may all be relevant. It is important to identify who controlled the work, who created the risk and who failed to take reasonable steps to prevent injury.
We can investigate liability, obtain relevant documents and deal with insurers or representatives for the parties involved. Where more than one defendant may be responsible, we will advise on the best way to pursue the claim.
Evidence and losses
Evidence may include photographs, witness accounts, accident book entries, RIDDOR reports, training records, toolbox talks, site induction documents, CCTV and health and safety documentation. The sooner evidence is preserved, the stronger the claim is likely to be.
Compensation may include pain and suffering, lost earnings, future loss, treatment costs, travel expenses, care, rehabilitation and the impact on your ability to return to construction work or other manual roles.
Robust support after serious injury
Construction accidents often cause serious injuries, including fractures, head injuries, spinal injuries, crush injuries and amputations. Where the injury is significant, we will consider specialist medical evidence, rehabilitation needs and whether interim payments should be sought.
We will provide practical advice throughout, from initial investigation to negotiation, settlement or proceedings where necessary.