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A building site accident claim often results from a worker who falls from height and is injured as a result of lack of safety precautions by himself or his employer.
Roofing is a particularly hazardous part of the construction industry and those who regularly build new roofs or replace existing tiles and slates need to be aware of the importance of using scaffolding to reduce the likelihood of accidents.
Wooden scaffolding has been used to support building workers since ancient times and was gradually superseded by steel tubing since the Industrial Revolution. Bamboo is still used in parts of Asia.
Because of the cost of using scaffold, which is usually hired from a specialist company, some small building firms think that not using scaffolding is an economy they can easily make by using their own ladders instead of erecting a safe working platform around the base of the roof.
According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), falls from height are the leading cause of death in the construction industry, killing dozens of workers every year and seriously injuring hundreds more. It is feared the number of fatalities will continue to rise if employers don't realise they are putting builders, and particularly roofers, in danger.
The HSE, which can take enforcement action against a negligent employer, has an initiative on improving health and safety in the construction industry called Working Well Together. There is more information on preventing injuries from falls on the HSE website
Making a building site accident claim
Although construction is widely recognised as being one of Britain's most dangerous industries, it does not mean that its workers should accept employer negligence as part of the job.
Any worker who suffers personal injury as a result of the negligent actions of a third party is entitled to claim compensation.
YouClaim has many years of valuable experience helping people who have suffered workplace injuries on =building site=s. Our no win, no fee solicitors are all governed by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, guaranteeing you the very highest industry standards.
Our service is available to you at absolutely no cost. Win or lose, with YouClaim there are never any legal costs or fees. And our 100% compensation promise means that you can rest assured no-one will ever take a cut from your damages award.
For free initial advice about your building site accident claim from a member of our friendly, experienced team, you can contact us in one of three ways. You can complete a claim form, speak to us online with echat or call our free UK helpline on 0800 10 757 95.
