Claiming After A Construction Site and Warehouse Injuries.

Every year lots of people suffer from workplace accidents. These accidents sometimes mean that time off work is necessary for recuperation purposes which could lead to a loss of earnings and expensive medical bills, not to mention unnecessary pain and suffering for the injured party. Working on a construction site can potentially be a very dangerous environment. Statistically figures show that there were 77 fatal accidents in the construction industry in 2006/7 which was a 28% increase on the previous year. Of these 77 deaths, 30% were due to a fall from a great height and 21% were due to being hit by a moving or falling object. Along with these serious and potentially fatal accidents, there are lots of non fatal injuries such as slips and trips that are going on every year.

Construction accidents can have a huge impact on a person’s life and it may be some time before the injuries are healed. Injuries can include neck, back or joint damage which could prevent the victim from ever returning to a physically demanding job such as construction site work. As your boss an employer has the responsibility to look after your health and wellbeing by providing you with a safe working environment. If you have suffered an injury as a result of breach in safety regulations then you may be entitled to make a claim that will compensate your injuries and any losses you have incurred.

It can be just as dangerous to work in a warehouse as it is to work on a construction site as there are lots of potential hazards. The accident types are similar as well; many people suffer injuries and even fatalities from falls from heights and falling objects in warehouses. Accidents involving industrial vehicles are also common in this high pressure environment. If your accident was the result of someone else’s negligent behaviour or a breach of the safety regulations then you may be able to make a claim of compensation. It is always advisable to seek legal advice as personal injury claims can become complex.

Warehouses are notoriously busy places with things constantly coming in and going out. Therefore, a warehouse is always a hub of movement with a lot of traffic from delivery vehicles bringing in and taking away the stock. Lots of vehicles are always milling around a warehouse therefore employers need to ensure that appropriate measures are put in place to minimise the risk of accidents.

Along with the risk of accidents involving industrial vehicles, the physical nature of a warehouse job obviously brings with it the risk of injury caused by manual handling. If you have been involved in an accident either in a warehouse or on a construction site then you may have a case to make a claim.