A Guide On Making A Claim For A Roofer Accident
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A Guide On Making A Claim For A Roofer Accident
Our experienced and specialist solicitors offer their services on a No Win No Fee basis to ensure you do not pay for their work unless the claim wins.
Have you been injured after falling from a roof while working? If so, you might be wondering whether you can claim for a roofer accident. This guide gives information on claims for accidents at work on a roof. We will explain when you are eligible to start a personal injury claim for this type of accident and when your employer could be liable.
We also give some examples of how a roofing accident could happen due to poor health and safety precautions in the workplace and the injuries you could suffer as a result.
After this, we explore how personal injury compensation payouts are calculated to address the financial losses and pain and suffering you have experienced due to your injuries.
Furthermore, we list the sort of evidence that you can use to build a strong roofer accident claim and how working with a No Win No Fee personal injury solicitor could benefit you.
For more information, you can talk with our dedicated team about your potential claim. In addition to answering any questions you have about the claims process, they could connect you with one of our expert solicitors for personal injury. It’s completely free and carries no obligation to continue with our services, so why not:
- Call 0151 375 9916 to discuss your next step.
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Are You Eligible To Make A Personal Injury Claim For A Roofer Accident At Work?
The duty of care employers owe their employees is outlined in the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. It requires employers to take reasonable and practicable steps to ensure that they prevent employees from being harmed as they work. Some steps they can take to uphold this duty include:
- Ensuring that equipment provided for use at work, such as ladders, are safe and fit for purpose.
- Providing personal protective equipment (PPE) when necessary, such as a hard hat.
- Conducting regular workplace risk assessments.
Additionally, The Work at Height Regulations 2005 was enacted to prevent death and injury resulting from a fall from height. As per this legislation, employers or those in control of any work at height tasks must ensure the work is properly planned, supervised, and carried out by workers who are competent.
If there is a failure by your employer to uphold their duty of care, it could lead to a roofer accident in which you sustain an injury.
Being eligible to start a claim for a roofer accident depends on your ability to prove negligence. In tort law, negligence is:
- Your employer owed you a duty of care.
- This duty was breached.
- As a result, you were left injured, either physically, psychologically or both.
Furthermore, you must start your claim within the time limit for personal injury claims. As per the Limitation Act 1980, this is generally three years from the date the accident occurred. However, exceptions can be made.
For more information on how long after an injury at work you can claim or whether you’re eligible to claim personal injury compensation, call on the number above.
How Could A Workplace Roofer Accident Happen?
There are several ways a roofer accident at work could occur. For example:
- Faulty ladders were provided which collapsed and caused an employee to fall and suffer broken leg in a fall from height.
- No risk assessment was carried out to determine the potential hazards and risk of injury posed by working from a height. As a result, a worker fell from a roof and suffered a back injury in a roofing accident at work.
- Inexperience or untrained staff were required to work on a roof and after falling suffered a knee injury and head injury at work.
Not all accidents at work will be the fault of an employer. As such, it might not always be possible to claim for a roofer accident. To do so, you need to prove that employer negligence occurred.
You can talk to an advisor about the specifics of your roofing accident and they can help you understand whether you have valid grounds to seek compensation. Call the number above for a free eligibility check of your case.
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What Roofer Injury Compensation Could I Claim?
If your personal injury claim for a roofer accident at work is successful, two heads of loss can be included in your settlement.
General damages award compensation for the suffering and pain caused by the injuries, physical and/or psychological.
In order to value the general damages portion of settlements, reference can be made to a medical report generated from an independent medical assessment. If you instruct a personal injury solicitor to represent you, they could organise for you to attend this assessment which may be required as part of the claims process.
In addition to the medical report, reference can be made to a publication called the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG). The JCG offers guideline award brackets for different injuries.
Below, we’ve included a brief excerpt from the JCG with the exception of the first entry. It is important to bear in mind that settlements are calculated on a case-by-case basis. As such, the figures in the table should be used as a guide only.
Compensation Table
| Harm Type | Severity Level | Notes | Award Bracket Guidelines |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple Severe Injuries with Monetary Losses | Severe | Compensation for multiple severe injuries to address the mental and physical impact as well as the financial damage incurred, such as lost income, medical bills, and travel costs. | Up to £1 million plus |
| Head | (a) Very Severe | Awards at the top end of the bracket apply to cases where there is some ability to follow commands but virtually no response to external environment and full-time nursing care required. | £344,150 to £493,000 |
| (b) Moderately Severe | A very serious disability which is either physical or cognitive. The person has a substantial dependence on others. | £267,340 to £344,150 | |
| Back | (a) Severe (i) | The most severe types of cases where there is damage to the spinal cord and nerve roots. | £111,150 to £196,450 |
| (b) Moderate (i) | Cases that include compression/crush fractures to the vertebrae in the lumbar region causing constant pain and a substantial risk of osteoarthritis. | £33,880 to £47,320 | |
| Pelvis/Hips | (a) Severe (i) | Extensive fractures in the pelvic region including dislocations of the low back joint and a ruptured bladder. | £95,680 to £159,770 |
| (a) Severe (iii) | Cases in this bracket include a fracture that leads to a hip replacement that is only partially successful resulting in a clear risk for further surgery. | £47,810 to £64,070 | |
| Leg | (b) Severe (ii) | Injuries of a very serious nature that lead to permanent mobility problems and the requirement of walking aids for the rest of the injured persons life. | £66,920 to £109,290 |
| (b) Severe (iv) | Moderate injuries such as complicated or multiple fractures, as well as severe crushing injuries to one limb. | £33,880 to £47,840 |
Claim Compensation For Special Damages
The second head of loss that can be included in a successful compensation claim is special damages. This head awards compensation to reimburse you for financial loss and monetary expense caused by the accident and injury.
With relevant evidence, such as receipts, payslips, and invoices, you could claim back the following costs:
- Loss of earnings.
- Medical expenses.
- Travel expenses.
- The cost of adaptations to your home.
- The cost of domestic help to wash, cook and clean as you recover.
Find out more about how much compensation you could be awarded by calling an advisor on the number above. They can provide a free estimate of your potential claim.
Evidence That Could Help You In Fall From Height Claims
When making a roofer accident compensation claim, it’s important to gather evidence that shows an employer breached their duty of care and caused you to suffer an injury as a result. As such, you might consider taking the following steps to gather as much evidence as possible:
- Try to get any CCTV footage that shows the accident.
- Take witness contact information so that a supporting statement can be collected at a later date.
- Keep a personal diary that lists the treatments you need and the physical and emotional impacts of your injury.
- Seek medical treatment and request copies of your medical records. This could include X-rays, scans and reports from any specialists.
- Take photos of the injuries and the accident scene.
- Get a copy of the accident book report that all workplaces with more than 10 people are legally required to keep.
You might also wish to consider instructing a personal injury solicitor to represent your claim for a roofer accident at work. They can offer free legal advice and guidance throughout the claims process.
Call our team of advisors to find out whether you could claim compensation with an expert solicitor.
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Claim For A Roofer Accident On A No Win No Fee Basis
If your claim is eligible and you decide that you would like to work with a solicitor, call our team. They can assess your case for free and may connect you with a solicitor offering their services under a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA). This is a type of No Win No Fee agreement that provides several advantages.
Under a CFA, you are not typically expected to pay the solicitor any upfront fees to secure their services. Furthermore, as your case moves forward, solicitors won’t ask you for any fees for their services. If the claim does not have a successful outcome, the solicitor asks for no fees for their completed services.
The only time a payment is needed is if the case wins. Then a success fee is deducted from the compensation as a percentage and goes to the solicitor. Importantly, this percentage is capped by law. This ensures that in a successful roofer accident compensation claim, the person who benefits the most is you.
If you’re interested in learning more, you can use the contact details below:
- Call 0151 375 9916 to talk about roofer accident claims.
- Contact us on our website.
- Send a message on the live discussion option below.
Read More About Roofer Accident Claims
These other guides could also be of interest to you:
- Read when can you make a scaffold accident claim in this guide.
- Learn what steps you can take after a breach of health and safety at work.
Lastly, these external resources may help:
- The NHS offers information about first aid to help.
- Here you’ll find information on Statutory Sick Pay from Gov.UK.
- Guidance about working at height from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
Thank you for taking the time to read our guide on making a claim for a roofer accident at work. If you have any other questions, please get in touch using the number above.
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