If you have been involved in a constuction accident and would like to know if you are eligible for construction accident compensation, then we can help. By using our no obligation free call back service we can help you work out if you can make a claim in the first place and then connect you with a no win no fee construction accident lawyer.
What is Construction Accident Compensation?
Construction accident compensation is the monetary award that is levied against an employer who has had an employee that was hurt on the job. The compensation goes to the employee. There are two forms of compensation. The basic compensation award covers the accident and penalties to employers.
The compensatory award covers financial loss due to the accident. This can be unpaid vacation, unpaid wages, lost wages, etc. Not all claims qualify for the compensatory award. Some categories of basic compensation claims have a capitation limit placed on them by the government.
What are The Causes of Construction Accidents?
There is usually one true cause of construction accidents, and that cause is usually negligence. There may be many factors that build up to the accident, but the underlying cause of almost any accident is negligence. Because this is a working environment, negligence can almost always be placed at the feet of the employer.
The work and safety laws that were adopted in 1978 make employee safety the responsibility of the employer. This means that it is the employers responsibility to make sure that employees understand their job functions, that they have the experience or education to perform their jobs safely, and to provide safety equipment to the employees. This also means that it is the employers responsibility constantly to review the job functions of employees and provide training and updated safety equipment as needed.
What are Some of the Accidents Suffered at Construction Sites?
Construction sites are dangerous places. People are injured and killed by objects that fall. People are also injured and killed when projects or parts of projects collapse. There are many different types of equipment and tools that are used on a construction site. Employees have to walk along scaffolding. Employees falling off of objects and scaffolding and other falling injuries make a large percentage of construction site accidents.
The injuries listed above are kind of obvious, but there many injuries that can occur on a construction site that are not obvious. Industrial white finger is one such injury that also plagues the industry. Industrial deafness and acoustic shock are two more injuries that can be common on construction sites. Amputations, puncture wounds, burns, electrical shock, and even death have all been reported through construction accident compensation claims.
Can I Make a Claim for a Construction Accident?
Regardless of the risks that are associated with working within the construction industry, the employer has a legal duty and care to protect their employees from injury and harm. The laws that determine health and safety standards for workers were written to overcome the debilitating and life threatening conditions, that at one time in history were common practice.
Nobody really wins when employees are injured or disabled. Yes, there is an exchange of money or compensation that may occur, but that is hardly a benefit when the injured party must live in pain for the rest of their life. The employer does not win either because they have lost the investment of a qualified employee, they must pay higher insurance cover and face all sorts of government scrutiny.
This is a fact of life, but this is not written to dissuade victims from filing compensation claims. This is written to point out that we understand this industry. Using a construction accident lawyer to help file a construction accident compensation claim is probably the best advice that can be given to victims.
A construction accident lawyer can help to explain the legal rights of the victim. There are a lot of little factors that go into determining compensation awards. A construction accident lawyer can help make sure that compensation claims contain all of the correct information and that all potential compensation has been asked for.
In order to receive a free phone consultation, that will assess whether or not you are eligible to file a construction accident compensation claim, please fill in the form at the top right of this page and one of our solicitors will contact you.
What is a No-Win-No-fee Construction Accident Lawyer?
A no-win-no-fee lawyer or solicitor is a legal professional who works with victims of industrial accidents. They work on the basis that if they do not win the case, they receive no financial payment. In cases where the construction accident lawyer wins the case for the victim, they are almost always paid by the businesses insurance company. There are laws that dictate how this process works.
How Much can I Claim for Construction Accidents?
Construction accidents compensation has a wide range. There are two types of compensation awards that can be won. The first is called a basic compensation and that covers the accident. This is an award that usually has a cap on the maximum amount that can be awarded. The second type of award is called a compensatory award. The compensatory award covers financial loss. This part of the ward can push the total compensation award into the millions. This is an award that can include loss of future wages for seriously debilitating injuries and accidents.
With all of the money at stake and all of the legal arguments that must be made, why would anyone not use a construction accident lawyer or solicitor. Construction accident compensation claims should at the very least be discussed with a solicitor. If for no other reason, than to make certain that the victim understands their legal rights.