Hit by Falling Object on Building Site Claim – Injury Lawyers Advice

Building sites are inherently dangerous places to be. That’s why there are a number of health and safety rules and regulations that apply when working on a building site.

If you are hit by a falling object, you may be able to make a work injury claim for compensation if you are injured as a result. How the object fell is key to whether you have a claim or not. The following are scenarios in which you may have a good claim for compensation:

• A colleague (whether they’re with your company or another) drops something from height.
• You are hit by an unsecured object that has fallen.
• You are hit by something that is being moved.

If it’s the case that another person is at fault, you can claim compensation from the employer of that particular person. This is known as vicarious liability, and it can apply whether the person is a direct colleague of yours or is working for another company. Basically the negligence of a person in a workplace situation falls on to the employer. In this scenario you could claim compensation from the insurers of the company.

Helmets

Another thing to take in to account is whether you are supplied with a helmet or not. A helmet would fall within the realms of The Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992. Your employer is responsible to provide you with a helmet and failing to do so could leave them liable for injuries sustained.

Making a Claim – 100% Compensation

We still offer a 100% compensation agreement for accident at work claims. Unlike other lawyers who will take up to 25% of your compensation payout, we will not take a single penny so long as you comply with the terms of the agreement.

Call us now on 0800 634 75 75 for expert help and advice today.