Construction sites involve multiple parties, the site owner, the main contractor, and often several subcontractors, and working out who's actually responsible for a specific hazard is a genuine part of the job. Regulations covering construction specifically set out clear duties around site safety, work at height, and coordination between contractors.
Whether you're employed directly, working through an agency, or genuinely self-employed, you're very likely still owed a duty of care by whoever controls the site or the specific work you were doing.
What kinds of construction accident claim do we handle?
Falls from height
Including from scaffolding, ladders and roofs.
Falling object injuries
From materials or tools dropped from height.
Trench and excavation accidents
Including collapses where shoring or support was inadequate.
Equipment and machinery injuries
Including plant and power tools.
Slips, trips and falls on site
Poor housekeeping, uncovered openings and unlit walkways.
Injuries to subcontractors and agency workers
Where responsibility can sit with more than one party.
What if I was partly at fault?
Partial responsibility reduces compensation proportionally rather than removing the claim. Construction sites are complex, and shared responsibility between several parties is common, not a barrier to claiming.
What you could receive
Construction accident claims cover general damages for the injury and its effect on your life, and special damages for financial losses, including lost earnings, which can be significant for site-based work, and treatment costs.
We'll talk you through what's realistic for your situation once we've reviewed the details. We won't overpromise, and we won't quote a figure before we've properly understood your case.