Scaffolding Accident Claims
Check If You Can Claim Compensation
If you were injured in a scaffolding accident that was not your fault, you may be able to claim compensation. We handle scaffolding accident claims across the UK and will explain your options clearly and help you understand the next steps.
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Can you make a scaffolding accident claim?
You may be able to make a scaffolding accident claim if you were injured in the last three years because of something that was not your fault. This includes workers hurt on or near scaffolding, and members of the public injured by scaffolding, falling tools, or materials.
A claim is usually made against your employer, the site’s principal contractor, or the scaffolding company responsible, through their insurer. Many are handled on a No Win No Fee basis. If you are not sure whether you can claim, our team can check for you.
Why scaffolding accidents often lead to a claim
Employers and site managers have a legal duty to keep people safe when working at height. The Work at Height Regulations 2005 and the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 set out how scaffolding must be built, inspected, and maintained. When those duties are not met and someone is injured, the law may entitle them to compensation.
Scaffolding accidents often cause serious injuries because of the heights and weights involved. Whether you fell, were struck by falling material, or were hurt when a structure gave way, our solicitors will explain where you stand and handle the claim for you.
By law, scaffolding used for construction from which a person could fall 2 metres or more must be inspected after installation and before it is first used, at intervals of no more than seven days, and again after anything that could affect its safety, such as high winds or a substantial alteration. If a required inspection was missed and this contributed to your accident, it could provide evidence in support of your claim.
Common causes of scaffolding accident claims
You may be eligible to claim if your injury was caused by an employer’s, contractor’s, or scaffolding company’s negligence.
Falls from height
Missing guard rails, gaps in the boarding, unsafe access, or working without proper edge protection.
Collapses and unstable structures
Poorly built, overloaded, or badly maintained scaffolding that gives way under weight or in bad weather.
Falling tools and materials
Objects dropped from height striking workers on the scaffold or people passing below.
Whatever caused your accident, if an employer or another party was at fault you may have a claim. Tell us what happened and we will let you know where you stand.
How much compensation for a scaffolding accident?
There is no single figure. Scaffolding accident compensation depends on how serious your injury is, how long it affects you, and the financial losses that follow. Falls and impacts from height can cause serious harm, from fractures to head, back and spinal injuries.
We will never promise a set amount. Once an independent medical report sets out your injury and your recovery, your solicitor can explain what your claim may include.
- Pain, suffering and the effect on your daily life
- Lost earnings, now and in the future
- Treatment, rehabilitation and care
- Travel and other out-of-pocket costs
Evidence that supports your claim
Clear evidence helps show how the accident happened and how it has affected you. You do not need to gather everything before you get in touch. We can help.
Report it and get checked. Reporting the accident to your employer or site manager, and getting your injury seen by a doctor, creates a clear record of how and when it happened.
No Win No Fee scaffolding accident claims
You can start a scaffolding accident claim without paying anything upfront. If your claim is unsuccessful, you will not pay a fee for our work, subject to the terms of your agreement.
If your claim succeeds, an agreed success fee is deducted from your compensation. Your solicitor will explain this clearly before you commit to anything.
You will see the full terms in writing before your claim begins.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before starting your claim.
Who is responsible for a scaffolding accident?
It depends on what went wrong. Responsibility can lie with your employer, the site’s principal contractor, or the scaffolding company that built or inspected the structure. More than one party can share the blame. You are claiming against their insurer, and we will identify the right party for you.
How much compensation can I get for a scaffolding accident?
It depends on how serious your injury is, how long it affects you, and the financial losses that follow, such as lost earnings and treatment costs. Falls from height often cause serious injuries, so there is no reliable average. Our team can give you a clearer idea once a medical report is in place.
Will making a claim affect my job?
A claim is made against your employer’s insurance, not their own pocket, and you have legal protection against being treated unfairly for making a genuine claim. Blacklisting workers for raising safety concerns or claiming is unlawful. Our team will explain how it works before you decide anything.
Can I still claim if I was not wearing a hard hat or was partly at fault?
You may still be able to claim. Where responsibility is shared, this is known as contributory negligence, and compensation is usually adjusted to reflect each side’s share of the blame. If unsafe conditions caused the accident, it is still worth getting advice.
What are the most common scaffolding accidents?
The most common are falls from height, usually from missing guard rails or gaps in the boarding, collapses of poorly built or overloaded scaffolding, and injuries from tools or materials dropped from above. Each can support a claim if the scaffold was not safe.
Can I claim if I was self-employed or a subcontractor?
Often, yes. Whoever was in control of the site and the work has a duty to keep people safe, whatever your employment status. Self-employed workers, agency workers, and subcontractors can all make a claim if someone else’s failure caused the accident.
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Don't Let Time Run Out On Your Claim
Most scaffolding accident claims must be started within three years. The sooner you begin, the easier it is to gather site records, scaffold inspection reports, and other evidence while everything is still available.
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