A building site should be a place of progress, not pain. Yet every year, hardworking employees suffer serious injuries in environments that are meant to be tightly controlled and expertly managed. For those affected, the physical impact is often just the beginning. There can be emotional trauma, lost income, and long-term disruption to everyday life.
If you’ve been injured on a building site through no fault of your own, you’re not alone and you don’t have to face it alone. You may have a legal right to compensation, and the first step is understanding where you stand.
The Legal Duty to Keep You Safe
Building sites are legally recognised as high-risk workplaces. That’s why the law places a clear duty on employers, contractors, and site managers to protect workers and anyone else affected by their activities.
Under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, employers must take all reasonably practicable steps to ensure your safety. That includes:
- Carrying out proper risk assessments
- Providing safe equipment and working practices
- Making sure you’re properly trained and supervised
- Keeping the site well-maintained and hazards clearly marked
On top of this, the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 require that safety is embedded into every stage of a building project, from planning to handover. When these rules are not followed, the consequences can be devastating.
Falls from height, crushing injuries, contact with live wires, exposure to hazardous dust or chemicals, sadly, we’ve seen it all. In many cases, these accidents were entirely avoidable.
Can You Claim for a Building Site Injury?
If your accident was caused by someone else’s failure to follow the rules, you may be entitled to make a personal injury claim. In most cases, this means showing two things:
1. That your employer or a contractor was negligent
2. That this negligence caused your injury
Compensation can cover more than just your pain. It can also help with:
- Lost wages if you’ve been unable to work
- Medical expenses and private treatment
- Physiotherapy or rehabilitation
- Costs of long-term care or support
- Adjustments to your home or vehicle if needed
We’ll help gather the evidence, from accident records and medical notes to witness statements and photographs, to build a strong case. But be aware: there’s usually a three-year time limit from the date of your injury to start your claim, so acting early is key.
Making It Affordable – No Win, No Fee
Worried about the cost of making a claim? You shouldn’t be.
At Ison Harrison, we offer no win, no fee representation for building site injury claims. That means:
- You don’t pay anything upfront
- If your case doesn’t succeed, you pay nothing
This funding model removes financial barriers, so you can get justice without taking on further risk.
Why Choose Ison Harrison?
We’re not just any law firm. We’re a Yorkshire-grown, nationally recognised team with deep experience in building site and workplace injury claims.
- Lexcel-accredited, meaning we meet the highest practice management standards
- Decades of success in complex injury cases
- Many local offices across the region.
- Straight-talking advice, from real solicitors who care
Whether your injury happened on a small domestic site or a major infrastructure project, we’ll stand by you, helping you recover what you’ve lost and rebuild what’s next.
What Should You Do Now?
If you’ve suffered a Building site injury, it’s important to take the following steps:
1. Get the medical treatment you need; your health comes first
2. Make sure the incident is reported and logged by your employer
3. Take photos of the scene and collect contact details for any witnesses
4. Keep hold of any medical or expense records
5. Speak to a solicitor; the earlier you get legal advice, the better
Speak to Our Personal Injury Team Today
If you think your employer or another party was at fault, don’t delay. Our team is ready to listen, advise, and act on your behalf.
Call us on 0113 284 5000 or email pi@isonharrison.co.uk
We offer free initial consultations and no win, no fee funding, so you can take that first step without fear.
