Construction Accident Claims | Legal Support for UK Workers 2025
Description: Injured in a construction accident? Learn your rights, claim process, and compensation options. No Win No Fee legal help for UK construction workers
Introduction:
Construction accidents remain one of the most common causes of serious workplace injuries in the UK. If you’ve been injured on a construction site due to unsafe conditions, lack of training, or faulty equipment, you may be eligible for compensation. No Win No Fee legal advice is available.
Quick Answer Summary
- 604,000 total workplace injuries in UK (HSE 2023/24)
- Manufacturing and construction: 2nd most dangerous industries
- Falls from height: 18% of all construction injuries
- Compensation for amputation: £96,160 to £300,000
- 95% success rate for accepted cases
- No Win No Fee service available
- Serving Birmingham, Manchester, London, Leeds, Leicester
Understanding Construction Accidents
A construction accident includes any injury sustained while working on a site from scaffolding falls to equipment malfunctions. In 2023/24, HSE reported:
- Over 10,382 non-fatal manufacturing accidents
- 138 total workplace fatalities (8% from falls from height)
- 31% of injuries from slips, trips, or falls
The most common causes include:
- Falling from scaffolding or ladders
- Being struck by falling materials
- Electrical shocks
- Machinery entanglement
Your Rights After a Construction Site Injury
UK law protects workers through the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. Employers must:
- Conduct risk assessments
- Provide protective equipment
- Train all staff in safety protocols
- Maintain machinery and site conditions
If they fail and you are injured, they may be liable under employer negligence. Workers can claim compensation for physical, emotional, and financial losses.
What Compensation Can You Claim?
Depending on the severity of your injury, you may claim for:
- General damages (pain, suffering)
- Medical expenses (including private care)
- Lost income (past and future earnings)
- Adaptations (home or vehicle)
Step-by-Step: How to Claim for a Construction Accident
- Report the injury to your employer
- Get medical treatment and save all records
- Collect evidence (photos, witness statements, accident book entry)
- Contact Claim Today for free legal advice
- We assess your case – if accepted, we handle it No Win No Fee
Why Workers Don’t Claim
- Fear of losing job or visa status
- Lack of legal knowledge
- Belief that minor injuries don’t count
- Misinformation from employers
We work with underrepresented workers including migrants and agency staff—to ensure your voice is heard and rights protected.
Why Choose Claim Today?
- 95% settlement success rate (for accepted cases)
- 89% win rate overall
- £8.6M+ recovered for injured workers
- Multilingual support (Urdu, Punjabi, Polish, Hindi)
- Trusted since 1999 | 25+ Years of Experience
- DS Bal, Senior Solicitor with over 30 years in workplace claims
- Focus on Birmingham, Manchester, London, Leicester & beyond
FAQs: Construction Accident Compensation
How long do I have to claim?
You typically have 3 years from the date of the accident.
Can I claim if I’m an agency or migrant worker?
Yes. Your immigration or employment status does not prevent you from making a legal claim.
What does No Win No Fee mean?
You pay nothing upfront. We only charge if we win your case.
About the Author – DS Bal
Founder of Claim Today | Solicitor with 30+ years of experience
DS Bal has represented thousands of workers across the UK, especially migrant, factory, and construction workers. He believes in justice with honesty and real-time communication.
Freephone: 0800 29 800 29
WhatsApp: +44 7399 324631
Website : www.claimtoday.com
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