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Building site accidents can involve life-changing injuries that may require ongoing medical attention. In most claims, compensation can be the only way for someone injured in a building site accident to receive financial assistance for his or her losses. Your employer is required by the Health and Safety Executive’s standards to provide you a certain ‘duty of care’ and you are eligible to receive compensation if you have been injured in a building site accident that wasn’t your fault. Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd can help you to understand your rights and how to lodge a claim successfully.

The Dangers of Building Sites
Building sites are inherently dangerous because of their mix of heavy machinery, dangerous chemicals, and other hazardous materials. Every year people die or are fatally injured while working on building sites. In 2015 there were 19 building site fatalities that occurred in Scotland. These statistics revealed that Scotland is one of the most dangerous places in Great Britain to work in construction behind London and Northwest, who both saw 19 construction site deaths the same year. Construction also ranked as the industry with the highest fatalities that year with 47 total deaths across Great Britain.

Types of Building Site Accidents
Building site accident injuries can occur without warning. This is not always the situation and in many cases, there is plenty of notification of a hazardous condition forming and the responsible party failing to have acted to keep employees safe. This is considered neglect when this is the situation. Your employer is required by law to provide you with adequate safety training and equipment as well as, the proper tools to complete your job. The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007 are designed to provide additional protection to construction workers. Below are the most common hazards of the construction site that should be avoided.

  • Falling From Heights
  • Faulty Scaffolding
  • Faulty Machinery
  • Falls into Holes and trenches
  • Failing to Keep Walkways Clean
  • Failing to Plan properly
  • Cutting Corners to Save Money

Common Building Site Injuries
Building sites can pose a variety of risks to those tasked with working on them and because of the different types of work that must be accomplished; there is always a serious risk of unnoticed items cluttering the walkways. Slips, trips, and falls are the most common types of injuries sustained and in 2014/15, there were approximately 119,000 self-reported slips and trips that occurred across Great Britain. HSE statistics have revealed that the construction industry has one of the worst records for accidents and injuries in the country. Below are the most common building site injuries sustained in Scotland:

  • Chemical Burns
  • Burns
  • Head Injuries
  • Back Injuries
  • Slips and Falls
  • Fractured Wrists
  • Crushed Limbs
  • Amputations
  • Whiplash
  • Collisions with Heavy Machinery

Can my Employer Fire Me For Lodging a Claim Against Them?
You employer cannot penalize you for lodging a claim against them and any good employer will be properly insured to protect themselves against these types of incidents. Law in Scotland requires insurance and your employer should what you to have access to the proper medical care so that you can heal as quickly as possible.

People can feel wary of lodging a claim against their employer. There are many reasons people chose not to lodge a claim but one of the most common reasons stated is that they think it is their employer that will have to pay their compensation. In reality, this is far from the situation. Your employer has been paying insurance premiums for years and this allows them to recoup some of the losses they have incurred. Only the insurance companies win when you chose to not lodge your claim. This decision to not lodge a claim can also leave you with the financial burden of your medical costs.

What if I am Self-Employed?
You may be considered an employee if you are being directed in your tasks and if you have been provided equipment to complete the job. Even if you are ’self-employed’ for tax purposes the court will allow you to lodge your claim against the building site operator. Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd can help you to determine if your claim is viable have and how to proceed forward.

How is My Compensation Level Determined?
Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd will negotiate on your behalf with your employer’s insurer to get you’re the compensation you are seeking. If no agreement can be reached, the courts will examine the circumstances of your accident. You can claim two types of damages for your losses. General damages are nonfinancial losses such as pain and suffering and loss of mobility. These ailments are hard to put a price on and so the court will revert to the Judicial College Guidelines to ensure you are awarded fairly when compared to similar claims. Special damages are economic losses. These can include property damages, recovery costs, and ongoing medical treatment. You can also claim missed wages as well as lost employment.

Construction Site Accidents Lawyer
Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd will help you find the best construction site lawyer for your claim. Our years of experience insure you benefit from our network of reputable construction site lawyers.

How Long will it Take to Receive Compensation?
Times can vary depending on the circumstances of your claim. You can expect to receive compensation in approximately three months if your claim is straightforward and the other party admits full guilt. Insurers can be reluctant to admit guilt in claims that involve serious injury and this can cause your claim to be delayed in court proceedings. Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd can help guide you through the claims process and instruct you on what to expect next along the way.

How Long Do I Have to Lodge My Claim?
You must lodge your claim in less than three years from the date of your accident. After this time period, you will be unable to receive compensation for injuries you have sustained. Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd can help you lodge your claim quickly and in a professional manner. We have gained years of experience by working with injured employees and helping them to get the compensation they were seeking.

No Win No Fee
Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd offers a genuine No Win No Fee business model. This means we will waive out fees if your claim is unsuccessful. Our expert team will work diligently and give you the peace of mind you need to recover quickly.

Start Your Claim
Contact us today to start the claims process.

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Building Site Accident Claims - Building Site Accidents

Building site accidents can involve life-changing injuries that may require ongoing medical attention. In most claims, compensation can be the only way for someone injured in a building site accident to receive financial assistance for his or her losses. Your employer is required by the Health and Safety Executive’s standards to provide you a certain ‘duty of care’ and you are eligible to receive compensation if you have been injured in a building site accident that wasn’t your fault. Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd can help you to understand your rights and how to lodge a claim successfully.

The Dangers of Building Sites
Building sites are inherently dangerous because of their mix of heavy machinery, dangerous chemicals, and other hazardous materials. Every year people die or are fatally injured while working on building sites. In 2015 there were 19 building site fatalities that occurred in Scotland. These statistics revealed that Scotland is one of the most dangerous places in Great Britain to work in construction behind London and Northwest, who both saw 19 construction site deaths the same year. Construction also ranked as the industry with the highest fatalities that year with 47 total deaths across Great Britain.

Types of Building Site Accidents
Building site accident injuries can occur without warning. This is not always the situation and in many cases, there is plenty of notification of a hazardous condition forming and the responsible party failing to have acted to keep employees safe. This is considered neglect when this is the situation. Your employer is required by law to provide you with adequate safety training and equipment as well as, the proper tools to complete your job. The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007 are designed to provide additional protection to construction workers. Below are the most common hazards of the construction site that should be avoided.

  • Falling From Heights
  • Faulty Scaffolding
  • Faulty Machinery
  • Falls into Holes and trenches
  • Failing to Keep Walkways Clean
  • Failing to Plan properly
  • Cutting Corners to Save Money

Common Building Site Injuries
Building sites can pose a variety of risks to those tasked with working on them and because of the different types of work that must be accomplished; there is always a serious risk of unnoticed items cluttering the walkways. Slips, trips, and falls are the most common types of injuries sustained and in 2014/15, there were approximately 119,000 self-reported slips and trips that occurred across Great Britain. HSE statistics have revealed that the construction industry has one of the worst records for accidents and injuries in the country. Below are the most common building site injuries sustained in Scotland:

  • Chemical Burns
  • Burns
  • Head Injuries
  • Back Injuries
  • Slips and Falls
  • Fractured Wrists
  • Crushed Limbs
  • Amputations
  • Whiplash
  • Collisions with Heavy Machinery

Can my Employer Fire Me For Lodging a Claim Against Them?
You employer cannot penalize you for lodging a claim against them and any good employer will be properly insured to protect themselves against these types of incidents. Law in Scotland requires insurance and your employer should what you to have access to the proper medical care so that you can heal as quickly as possible.

People can feel wary of lodging a claim against their employer. There are many reasons people chose not to lodge a claim but one of the most common reasons stated is that they think it is their employer that will have to pay their compensation. In reality, this is far from the situation. Your employer has been paying insurance premiums for years and this allows them to recoup some of the losses they have incurred. Only the insurance companies win when you chose to not lodge your claim. This decision to not lodge a claim can also leave you with the financial burden of your medical costs.

What if I am Self-Employed?
You may be considered an employee if you are being directed in your tasks and if you have been provided equipment to complete the job. Even if you are ’self-employed’ for tax purposes the court will allow you to lodge your claim against the building site operator. Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd can help you to determine if your claim is viable have and how to proceed forward.

How is My Compensation Level Determined?
Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd will negotiate on your behalf with your employer’s insurer to get you’re the compensation you are seeking. If no agreement can be reached, the courts will examine the circumstances of your accident. You can claim two types of damages for your losses. General damages are nonfinancial losses such as pain and suffering and loss of mobility. These ailments are hard to put a price on and so the court will revert to the Judicial College Guidelines to ensure you are awarded fairly when compared to similar claims. Special damages are economic losses. These can include property damages, recovery costs, and ongoing medical treatment. You can also claim missed wages as well as lost employment.

Construction Site Accidents Lawyer
Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd will help you find the best construction site lawyer for your claim. Our years of experience insure you benefit from our network of reputable construction site lawyers.

How Long will it Take to Receive Compensation?
Times can vary depending on the circumstances of your claim. You can expect to receive compensation in approximately three months if your claim is straightforward and the other party admits full guilt. Insurers can be reluctant to admit guilt in claims that involve serious injury and this can cause your claim to be delayed in court proceedings. Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd can help guide you through the claims process and instruct you on what to expect next along the way.

How Long Do I Have to Lodge My Claim?
You must lodge your claim in less than three years from the date of your accident. After this time period, you will be unable to receive compensation for injuries you have sustained. Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd can help you lodge your claim quickly and in a professional manner. We have gained years of experience by working with injured employees and helping them to get the compensation they were seeking.

No Win No Fee
Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd offers a genuine No Win No Fee business model. This means we will waive out fees if your claim is unsuccessful. Our expert team will work diligently and give you the peace of mind you need to recover quickly.

Start Your Claim
Contact us today to start the claims process.

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