Construction Site Accident Claim

A construction site accident claim is when you seek compensation for personal injuries or damages you have sustained on site due to someone else’s negligence. This financial compensation can help to cover out of pocket expenses you now face due to the damages that occurred. 

You should never have to worry about dealing with a workplace injury due to someone else’s negligence as a construction worker. This is why you should always make a claim when you are the victim of such an incident. 

Being injured at work means that your employee is not providing a safe and secure workplace, which should never be the case.

There are a lot of different accidents that can happen on a construction site. This is why so many safety measures are taken on a daily basis. 

When these safety measures are not taken or someone demonstrates negligence, serious accidents can occur. Some common examples of claims include:

It is the responsibility of your employer to provide you with adequate manual handling training. This helps you to understand how to handle and manage equipment on the construction site. 

If you are given a task that you have not been trained for, this can prove to be quite dangerous. Should an accident occur as a result of this, you have the right to make a claim.

You must be trained properly to use ladders on a construction site. This also includes being provided with a secure ladder and situation. 

Failure to comply with these factors could result in a bad fall and/or injury. In this instance, be sure to contact a personal injury solicitor.

Slips, trips, and falls are a common occurrence in the workplace in regard to injury claims. Misplaced tools, uneven surfaces or wet surfaces can all contribute to these damages. 

It is the responsibility of your employer to remove any potential hazards from the area. Failure to do this means you have the right to make a claim.

Machinery on a construction site should be checked on a frequent basis to ensure that it is fully operational and safe to use. If an employer does not do this, it is considered negligence. 

It is also negligent to instruct an employee to use machinery without the correct training and supervision. Injuries caused by this mean you have the right to compensation.

Employers must provide their construction team with personal protective equipment, or PPE. Without this safety equipment, the risk of enduring an injury increases substantially. 

If you are injured or have an accident that was caused by a lack of PPE, then you should make a claim against your employer. It is their duty to protect you on a daily basis.

When vehicles are being used on a construction site, a lot of caution should be taken in order to avoid an accident. 

If someone demonstrates negligence while using a vehicle on a site, this can lead to serious accidents or collisions. When you are injured in such an instance you have the right to make a claim.

Falling objects from above on a construction site can include the likes of tools, machinery and materials. This means that being struck by such an object from above can lead to serious injuries. 

Make sure to seek compensation if you have been struck by a falling object from above.

The compensation that you receive for a successful construction accident claim will vary depending on your situation. For a clearer indication of how much you can expect to receive from your claim, make sure you talk to your personal injury solicitor. 

Compensation for a construction site accident claim is based on two factors. These include general damages and specific damages:

At Valerie Kearins Solicitors, we want to make the process of making a claim as simple as possible. This is why our team of legal experts is with you every step of the way. 

The steps that are included in making your personal injury claim are as follows:

The more evidence that you have when making your claim, the more chance of success you have in regard to being awarded compensation. 

For a construction site accident claim, the medical records of your injury are going to be key forms of evidence. Also if there is any security footage of the sites or eye witness reports, these can prove beneficial.

Accidents can occur in any workplace, not just on a construction site. 

If you have endured an accident in your workplace, you have the right to make a workplace accident claim for compensation. It is the responsibility of your employer to keep you safe and protected during work.

If you have been a victim of a workplace accident in Sligo, speak with Valerie Kearins Personal Injury Solicitors today.  

Failure to do this is considered negligence.

No one should ever have to endure any kind of damages or injuries when they go to work. This means if you have been the victim of a construction site or other workplace accident, make a claim immediately. 

The sooner you make a claim, the sooner the process of getting you compensation can begin. 

To begin the process of making a claim, get in touch by phoning us at 071 91 49799 or emailing at valeire@vkearinssolicitor.ie. Valerie Kearins Solicitors offers our customers professional service, being one of the top solicitors’ firms in Sligo. 

We have a team that is ready to help you get justice, so don’t hesitate to reach out.