Injured on a Construction Site? You Could Be Owed Thousands.
Construction sites are among the most dangerous workplaces in Scotland. Falls from scaffolding, struck-by injuries from falling objects, machinery accidents, trench collapses and electrocutions cause hundreds of serious injuries every year. When these accidents happen because a contractor, principal contractor or site manager has failed in their safety duties, you have every right to claim compensation.
Scottish Claims Helpline handles construction accident claims across Scotland on a no win no fee basis. Your claim is against the liable party’s insurer. There is no financial risk to you.
How Much Could You Receive?
| Type of Injury | Typical Award |
|---|
| Minor fractures with full recovery | £5,000 - £15,000 |
| Serious fractures or crush injuries | £15,000 - £80,000 |
| Falls from height — lasting disability | £80,000 - £300,000+ |
| Spinal cord injury or amputation | £150,000 - £500,000+ |
Based on Judicial College Guidelines for pain and suffering only.
That’s not all. Construction workers often suffer significant loss of earnings — particularly if the injury prevents return to physically demanding work. Additional payments cover lost earnings (past and future), retraining costs, private medical treatment, rehabilitation, care needs and any home adaptations.
Who Can Claim?
Any construction worker injured on site due to someone else’s negligence or breach of CDM 2015 can claim — whether employed directly, working for a subcontractor, or engaged through an agency. Under CDM 2015, the principal contractor has overall responsibility for site safety. Multiple parties may be liable including contractors, the client and designers. You can also claim if you are partly at fault — contributory negligence reduces your award but does not prevent you claiming.
Construction Accident Claims — Frequently Asked Questions
Minor fractures: £5,000-£15,000. Serious fractures or crush injuries: £15,000-£80,000. Falls from height with lasting disability: £80,000-£300,000+. Additional payments for lost earnings and care costs apply.
3 years from the date of the accident under the Prescription and Limitation (Scotland) Act 1973.
Under CDM 2015, multiple parties can be liable: the principal contractor, subcontractors, the client, and designers. Your solicitor identifies all liable parties to maximise your claim.
Yes. Subcontractors and agency workers are protected by health and safety law. CDM 2015 places duties on the principal contractor to ensure safety for everyone on site, regardless of employment status.
Falls from height (scaffolding, ladders, roofs), struck by falling objects, machinery and plant accidents, trench collapses, electrocution, and exposure to hazardous substances. Falls remain the biggest cause of death on construction sites.
The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 are the main health and safety regulations for construction sites. They place duties on clients, designers, principal contractors and contractors to plan, manage and monitor health and safety throughout the project.
How Do I Start My Claim?
It takes 2 minutes. Fill in our short form and one of our specialist Scottish solicitors will call you back — all completely free and with no obligation. You pay nothing unless you win.
About this page: Written by the Scottish Claims Helpline editorial team. Reviewed by a qualified Scottish solicitor. Last reviewed February 2026. Scottish Claims Helpline is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (
FRN 830381).