Scaffolding Accident Claims

Workplaces should be safe environments where jobs can be carried out without health and safety fears. If you’ve been injured in a scaffolding accident, you may be able to claim. A personal injury claim must be made within a strict 3-year time limit. We recommend that you contact us as soon as possible.

Unfortunately, in some environments accidents and injuries do occur. They’re often the result of unsafe working conditions, due to lack of due care or attention when it comes to workplace safety.

Free initial discussion

For a no-obligation initial discussion about your circumstances and to find out whether you have a claim, please feel free to call us on 0333 358 3034 or get in touch online.

Types of scaffolding accidents

Accidents in the workplace can range from minor to fatal. In the UK, according to the Health & Safety Executive figures for 2020/21, 1.7 million people are suffering from a work-related illness.

We can help employees, contractors and members of the public, who as a result of someone else’s negligence, have been involved in scaffolding accidents. These accidents might involve:

• A fall from height
• Collapsing scaffolding structures
• Falling objects from scaffolding
• Inadequate safety procedures
• Insecure or missing bracing
• Insufficient on-the-job training
• No protective equipment issued or worn on the job
• Weak planking

Any work conducted at height represents a serious potential hazard. As a consequence, the Work at Height Regulations 2005 stipulates that whenever such a task is undertaken, employers must provide a safe working platform. The definition of a safe working platform will vary depending on the nature of the task being carried out. On construction sites, this will typically take the form of scaffolding.

The erection of suitable scaffolding should only be planned and undertaken by competent employees with the appropriate level of knowledge and experience to ensure adequate strength rigidity and stability of the structure. In addition, it is vital that access to the scaffold is not only safe but also effectively controlled. The scaffold must also be constructed in such a way that materials can be loaded, unloaded and distributed safely. Appropriate steps should also be taken to minimise the risk of objects falling from the scaffolding, whilst all employees working in the immediate area should receive appropriate instruction and training.

Scaffolding accidents outside the workplace

Not all accidents involving scaffolding happen at work. Sometimes innocent bystanders, residents or pedestrians are injured by falling debris, collapsing structures and a wide variety of mishaps.

If you’ve suffered an injury as a member of the public because of a scaffolding accident, you may be able to claim compensation from the company responsible for the scaffolding.

Scaffold INJURIES

There are many different types of injuries that can take place as a result of accidents on and around scaffolding, these are just a few that can take place that you could potentially make a compensation claim for.

• Dislocations
• Broken or fractured bones
• Limb and joint injuries
• Amputation
• Head or brain injuries
• Spinal Cord injuries
• Sprains, strains, pulled muscles, torn ligaments
• Cuts and bruises
• Back, neck or shoulder strain or sprain

HOW MUCH COMPENSATION for Scaffolding Accident Claims?

All personal injury cases are unique and so the amount of compensation that is awarded in each case is also unique. The amount of compensation that is awarded is determined by looking at two distinct factors – general damages and special damages.

GENERAL DAMAGES

The pain and suffering that your injuries have caused is the main factor that is used to determine how much compensation you are owed.

SPECIAL DAMAGES

However, compensation also takes into account any financial losses that you might have suffered as a result of your injuries, such as a loss of earnings due to being unable to return to work.

How to claim for Scaffolding Accident Claims

To learn more and to discuss your potential claim in confidence, contact our team on 0333 358 3034. Alternatively, complete our online contact form to arrange an initial no-obligation telephone consultation with a member of our expert team.