Construction Accidents
Falls from height, scaffolding collapses, crane accidents, and other injuries on building sites governed by CDM Regulations.
Tell us what happened and we'll show you similar past cases, outline what you could be entitled to, and connect you with a local solicitor in Columbus.
£25,000 – £2,000,000
Typical compensation range
3 years
Limitation period
Check your claim
Free instant AI assessment · England
Real cases, real outcomes
Similar Past Cases
These are real construction accidents cases with actual compensation outcomes. Your case could be similar.
Construction Scaffolding Collapse: Multiple Workers Injured
Improperly secured scaffolding collapsed on a London construction site, injuring three workers. One suffered a spinal injury resulting in permanent disability. The HSE investigation found multiple breaches of the Work at Height Regulations 2005 and the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.
HSE prosecution and enforcement notices provide powerful evidence in construction injury claims, often establishing breach of statutory duty.
Factory Equipment Malfunction: Hand Amputation
A factory worker's hand was caught in a machine that lacked the required safety guards. The HSE found the employer had removed safety interlocks to speed up production. The worker lost three fingers and suffered permanent disability affecting their ability to work.
Employers who remove safety guards from machinery to increase productivity face strong claims for breach of the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998.
About Construction Accidents Claims
Construction accident claims arise when workers are injured on building sites due to failures in health and safety. Construction is one of the most dangerous industries in the UK, accounting for a disproportionate number of workplace fatalities and serious injuries.
Key regulations include the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM), the Work at Height Regulations 2005, and the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER). Multiple duty-holders have responsibilities: clients, principal designers, principal contractors, and individual contractors.
Common construction accidents include falls from height (scaffolding, ladders, roofs), being struck by falling objects, scaffolding collapses, crane accidents, trench collapses, electrocution from overhead cables, and machinery accidents. Falls from height are the leading cause of death in construction.
HSE investigations and enforcement notices provide powerful evidence of regulatory breaches. Prosecutions under CDM Regulations can establish that safety standards were not met. Site diary entries, risk assessments, method statements, and toolbox talk records are all relevant evidence.
Compensation for construction accidents is typically higher than general workplace injuries due to severity. Moderate injuries settle for £25,000 to £100,000. Serious injuries (spinal injuries, amputations, brain injuries) regularly reach £250,000 to £5 million. Fatal construction accident claims provide bereavement and dependency awards. The limitation period is 3 years.
Typical Compensation Range
Based on reported settlements and court awards. Individual case values vary significantly.
Limitation Period
3 years
May vary by jurisdiction. Don't wait — time limits apply.
Ready to check your claim?
Our AI assistant will assess your construction accidents claim in minutes, show you what you could be entitled to, and connect you with a qualified solicitor in Columbus.
Start Free AssessmentFree, confidential, and takes just a few minutes. Not legal advice.