We can help you claim
compensation following an accident
illness or injury - nationwide
Call: 0800 10 757 95
The dream of owning one's own home is very much a part of the UK national psyche. And, even once this has been attained, the desire for refurbishments, extensions and home improvements means the dream rarely dies. Yet, in helping people realise their dream, some workers will forfeit their lives, and indications are that the number of fatal housebuilding and refurbishment construction site accidents is growing.
For example, in 2005/2006 there were 7 fatal housebuilding-related construction site accidents - already far too many - while in 2006/2007 there were 17 such accidents, a shocking rise of more than 100%.
Refurbishment accidents followed similar trend during the same period. In 2005/2006 there were 12 refurbishment-related fatalities, with this number growing to 22 for the 2006/2007 period.
Staggeringly, these two home-related construction specialisms accounted for the complete rise in fatalities across the construction industry as a whole, surely showing us that something is amiss.
And, while these aspects of construction expanded further in 2006/2007, this alone cannot excuse the extremely high rate of fatalities.
Barckley Sumner, press officer at industry trade union UCATT, comments, "Yes, it's a growing industry, there's increased pressure of work, a desire to get jobs finished and there's been an influx of new workers with less training."
Construction injury lawyers
We all need the protection of our employers. If our safety is compromised, it may affect our capacity for employment, independent life, good mental health, good physical health and strong personal relationships.
In the event you believe that your employer's negligence may have led to you sustaining injury in a construction site accident, you may be eligible to claim compensation.
The construction injury specialist solicitors on our panel are all governed by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and have many years experience of representing these cases.
They offer more than a simple "no win, no fee" service. Win or lose, they will never charge you a penny, ensure you are protected from the opposing side's legal costs, and deliver 100 percent compensation to all winning clients - no cuts are ever taken.
Call a legal advisor on 0800 10 757 95, fill out a claim form, or have an echat.
You can rest assured that all conversations will be in confidence, without obligation and all advice completely impartial.
