Compensation and construction injury claims

If you are injured when carrying out your normal duties on a building site, you may be able to claim Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit. Construction claims for injuries will depend on the circumstances surrounding your accident.

Also, claiming this benefit could also depend on whether you are defined as employed, or work as a self-employed person. Note that any claims for compensation you want to make because of a construction accident must be started no longer than three years after the accident took place.

It may also be possible for you to make construction claims for compensation if your employer is found to have broken the Health and Safety at Work Act. In some cases liability is easily proven via the investigation that the Health and Safety Executive will carry out into the circumstances of your injury. However, in some instances, your case may not be clear. Construction claims for compensation and for disability benefit may need to go before a tribunal.

Using the services of a qualified solicitor is vitally important. In some construction cases, the onus will be on you to prove negligence on the part of your employer that directly led to your accident. Your solicitor can interpret the current health and safety laws as they relate to your particular case. A solicitor is even more important if you are making construction claims for compensation for someone that has died in an accident.

Specialist personal injury solicitors have detailed knowledge of the laws that govern claims for compensation. By law your employer should have insurance to protect themselves if an accident does occur and the victim makes a claim for compensation. Your solicitor will be able to advise you about potential levels of compensation you might receive and how long your case is likely to take.

If you would like to obtain legal advice about construction site accidents, Contact Law can put you in touch with a local specialist personal injury solicitor free of charge. So, if you have any questions or would like our help in finding local specialist solicitors, call our experienced case handlers on 0800 1777 162