Expertise And Understanding From Irwin Mitchell
Construction sites are notoriously dangerous places to work. In the last 25 years, over 2,800 people have died in fatal accidents in the construction industry and many more have suffered serious construction industry related injuries.
Employers have detailed legal responsibilities to meet to protect their employees and others on site from accident and injury. When this protection is missing or flawed, serious injury or even death can result so it is important that steps are taken to minimise the risk of accidents on building sites.
At Irwin Mitchell we fight fearlessly to achieve the best outcome for your construction injury claim. We’re renowned for our understanding of the issues affecting you and your family due to a construction site injury, and we know what positive action to take to make a difference.
Our lawyers offer the highest level of professionalism and expertise, combined with dedication and sensitivity.
Above all, we put you first.
Handling Construction Injury Claims With Expertise And Sensitivity
Irwin Mitchell has a team of specialist solicitors who have a wealth of experience in handling building site claims from people who have been involved in the construction injury, many of whom have endured life changing injuries as a result of their accidents.
Over the years we’ve been involved in supporting construction accident claims for clients involved in:
- Falls from scaffolding
- Faulty machinery
- Being hit by falling objects
- Electrocution
- Manual Handling
Building sites present many hazards not present in many work places and as such can be dangerous places to work. Employees often work at height, with the danger that they might fall, or encounter risk of falling objects whilst at ground level. There may be holes in the ground, heavy machinery, hazardous substances, and lifting - all of which can increase the likelihood of a potential injury.
Whilst the Health and Safety Executive is deeply involved in trying to prevent accidents in the construction industry many sites still operate dangerous practices, despite various pieces of legislation being in place to protect workers on building sites.
If the regulations are complied with, there effectively shouldn’t be any injuries on construction sites as they offer full protection for workers. So if injuries do occur, there is a good chance that employers or contractors have been at fault.
Proven Expertise In Construction Injury Claims
Irwin Mitchell is also one of the largest and most experienced personal injury law firms in the country.
Our team includes many of the country’s finest personal injury lawyers. They operate in highly specialised teams, offering the highest level of legal expertise in construction industry claims.
Irwin Mitchell’s Commitment To Making A Difference
Irwin Mitchell’s first commitment is to you, and to achieving the best outcome for your claim.
We also have a long history of campaigning with leading organisations in numerous personal injury fields. Together with those organisations we seek improvements in health and safety, prevent accident and injury where possible, and improve the quality of life and levels of compensation for those who have suffered injury.
We have also pursued many leading legal cases in order to improve the prospects of success of claims for various forms of personal injury, and to obtain fairer compensation.