When you are injured on a construction site, the physical pain is only part of it. Lost earnings and mounting bills can put serious pressure on your family within weeks. If the accident was not your fault, you may be entitled to make a building site accident compensation.

Whether you are directly employed, a subcontractor or on the CIS scheme, your employment status does not stop you from claiming. To start your No Win No fee claim, simply call Nigel Askew Solicitors today on 01507 609027.

A building site accident claim is your legal right to financial compensation when you have been injured on a construction or building site through no fault of your own. It applies to all types of construction site work, including house builds, refurbishments, commercial developments, and demolitions.

Those responsible include employers, main contractors, site managers, subcontractors and equipment suppliers. When any of them fail in their duty of care and you were injured as a result, you can claim for your injuries, lost earnings and the wider impact on your life.

Yes. If you were injured on a building site and someone else was at fault, you are likely entitled to make a building site compensation claim.

You may be able to claim if:

• The accident happened within the last three years
• Your injury was caused by the negligence of an employer, contractor, site manager or another party responsible for your safety
• Your injury was a direct result of the building site accident

Building site accident compensation claims can be made by employees, subcontractors, agency workers, CIS workers, and visitors injured on site. Even if you were partially at fault for the accident, you may still be entitled to compensation under contributory negligence rules.

Building sites carry real physical risk every day. When proper safety measures are not in place, the consequences can be severe.

At Nigel Askew Solicitors, we handle construction accident claims for a wide range of injuries, including:

• Defective equipment: Faulty machinery and poorly maintained tools can cause crush injuries, lacerations and amputations.
• Manual handling injuries: Lifting, carrying or moving heavy loads without adequate training is one of the most common causes of musculoskeletal injuries on site.
• Falls from height: From scaffolding, ladders, rooftops or unprotected edges, often resulting in fractures, spinal injuries or head trauma.
• Slips, trips, and falls: Debris, uneven ground and wet surfaces cause a significant number of building site accidents each year.
• Repetitive strain injury: Performing the same movements over and over, such as using power tools, can damage muscles and tendons over time.
• Burns and scalds: Direct contact with hazardous substances, hot surfaces or open flames can result in severe burns and long-term health conditions.
• Electrical accidents: Exposure to live wiring or faulty electrical equipment can cause serious burns or fatalities.
• Hearing damage: Prolonged exposure to high levels of machinery noise without adequate protection can cause permanent hearing damage.
• Falling objects: Tools, materials or unsecured loads dropped from above can cause injuries ranging from bruising to serious head injuries.

If you have suffered a non-fault injury on a building site within the last 3 years, you may be eligible to make a No Win No Fee claim. For your free consultation, call us today on 01507 609027.

Building site accidents can cause a wide range of injuries, from fractures and soft tissue damage through to life-changing spinal and brain injuries. The severity of your injury will directly affect how much compensation you are entitled to claim.

Common building site injuries include:

• Fractures and broken bones
• Spinal and back injuries
• Head and traumatic brain injuries
• Crush injuries and amputations
• Burns, chemical exposure and eye injuries
• Noise-induced hearing loss
• Occupational diseases
• Psychological trauma and PTSD

Making a claim does not have to take over your life. From your first call to final settlement, we manage your building site accident claim on your behalf. Your focus stays on getting better. Ours stays on getting you the compensation you deserve.

Here is our simple claims process:

1. Free initial consultation: we review the details of your accident at no cost and give you an honest assessment of your claim.
2. No Win No Fee agreement: if we take your case on, we explain the terms clearly before you sign anything. There are no upfront costs and no fees if your claim is unsuccessful.
3. Gather evidence: we review your evidence, request accident reports, and instruct independent medical experts to assess your injuries.
4. Letter of claim: we formally notify the responsible party’s insurers of your intention to claim.
5. Liability response: the insurer has a set period to admit or deny responsibility for your accident.
6. Medical assessment: an independent medical specialist examines your injuries, recovery progress and long-term prognosis.
7. Negotiation and settlement: we negotiate the maximum possible compensation on your behalf. The vast majority of building site accident claims settle without going to court.
8. Compensation paid: once a settlement is agreed, your compensation is paid directly to you.

Most personal injury firms operate on volume and pass your case between departments until it settles. At Nigel Askew Solicitors, one senior accident at work solicitor handles your building site accident claim from the first call to final settlement.

• We’ve secured millions in compensation for our clients
• Over 30 years’ experience winning building site accident claims
• No Win No Fee on all building site accident claims, with no hidden fees
• Home visits available across Lincolnshire if you are unable to travel due to your injuries

No two building site accident claims are the same. The compensation you receive is calculated based on the specific circumstances of your accident and the impact your injuries have had on your life.

The key factors considered include:

1. Injury severity
2. Recovery period
3. Impact on daily life
4. Lost earnings
5. Medical expenses
6. Psychological impact
7. Strength of evidence

If you or a loved one has been injured in a building site accident, do not wait to get legal advice. Your first consultation is free and all building site accident claims are handled on a No Win No Fee basis.

Let us help you achieve the compensation you deserve. Call us today on 01507 609027.