In this guide, we’ll be discussing roofer accident claims. We will explore when you could be eligible to make a personal injury claim after being injured from work.
How Do You Make Workplace Roofer Accident Claims?
Employers have a duty of care to their employees. We’ll discuss this duty of care in more detail further down in this guide as well as look at the legislation in place that outlines the responsibilities they have.
Additionally, we will discuss the steps you could take after sustaining harm due to your employer failing to uphold their duty of care, including gathering evidence and seeking legal advice.
Furthermore, we will look at the compensation you could be awarded following a successful accident at work claim.
If you have more questions about the accident at work claims process, then you can contact an advisor anytime by using the information provided below. They can offer free advice as well as an assessment of your case. If they find your claim is valid, you could be eligible to have one of our solicitor’s represent you on a No Win No Fee basis.
You can get in touch by:
- Filling out your details on the ‘contact us’ form
- Calling us on 0800 073 8804
- Chatting with one of our advisors by using our live chat feature.
Browse Our Guide
- What Are Workplace Roofer Accident Claims?
- Injuries Caused By Roofing Accidents
- Evidence Supporting Roofer Accident Claims
- Estimating Payouts For Workplace Roofer Accident Claims
- No Win No Fee Roofing Accident Claims Specialists
- Related Articles On Falls From A Height
What Are Workplace Roofer Accident Claims?
You could be eligible to start a personal injury claim following an accident at work if you can prove negligence. This involves:
- Showing that your employer owed you a duty of care at the time and place of the accident,
- Showing that this duty of care was breached,
- Highlighting that you sustained injuries as a result of the breach.
Under The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, employers have a duty of care to take reasonable and practical steps to ensure that the workplace, equipment and facilities are safe. For example, they must provide adequate training, necessary personal protective equipment and perform risk assessments regularly as well as address any hazards they find.
A failure to do so could see you become injured in the workplace. For example, you may be injured due to dangerous machinery at work that your employer was aware of and failed to address. Similarly, you could be injured if you are provided with inadequate tools and equipment, such as a faulty ladder.
Time Limits For Roofer Accident Claims
As per The Limitation Act 1980, you can begin an accident at work claim up to three years after the date of your injury.
In the case that the person is a child, or does not have the mental capacity to claim, the courts can assign a litigation friend to make the claim on your behalf. This can be done while the time limit is paused.
For more information on the eligibility criteria as well as the time limits and any exceptions that could apply, please get in touch on the number above. An advisor can discuss these aspects of the roofer accident claims process in more detail.
Injuries Caused By Roofing Accidents
Examples of the injuries you could sustain after being involved in a roofing accident could include:
- Musculoskeletal injuries,
- Head injuries
- Back injuries
- Psychological harm, such as stress, anxiety and depression,
- Fatal injuries
- Life-changing injuries.
The severity of the injuries you sustain can influence the payout you receive. Other factors, such as, your recovery period, the treatment you needed and the impact on your overall quality of life can also be considered when valuing how much you may be awarded.
Medical evidence can help to give a better overview of your injuries as well as help legal professionals value how much you could be owed. Read on to learn more about the evidence you could gather to support your claim. Alternatively, get in touch on the number above if you have any questions.
Evidence Supporting Roofer Accident Claims
As part of the roofer accident claims process, it is important to gather evidence to prove negligence. For example, you could collect:
- CCTV footage of the accident
- Pictures of your injuries as well as the accident scene
- A diary of any symptoms you experience as a result of your injury.
- Copies of any records produced.
- The contact details of potential witnesses.
If you’re struggling to find evidence to support your claim, then one of our accident at work solicitors can help you. To learn more about the services they could offer, get in touch on the number above.
Estimating Payouts For Workplace Roofer Accident Claims
If you’re awarded compensation for a roofer accident at work claim, then your settlement could be made up of two heads. General damages compensate you for any pain and suffering that you have experienced as a result of your injuries.
The following figures have been taken from the Judicial College Guidelines, which is a document used by solicitors to assign a value to your claim. However, these figures aren’t guaranteed as there are many factors that have to be taken into account when evaluating general damages. As such, you should only use them as a guide.
Compensation Brackets
| Injury | Severity | Compensation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Injury Resulting from Brain Damage | Moderate (c) (i) | £150,110 to £219,070 | Cases involving moderate to severe intellectual deficit, a significant risk of epilepsy in the future, and no prospects of employment. There is also an effect on the person’s senses. |
| Chest Injuries | Serious and Permanent (a) | £100,670 to £150,110 | The worst cases in this bracket involve the total removal of a single lung, and/or serious heart damage involving prolonged suffering. |
| Arm Injuries | Less Severe (c) | £19,200 to £39,170 | The person will have made a substantial recovery or it will be expected despite significant disabilities. |
| Neck Injuries | Severe (a) (iii) | £45,470 to £55,990 | Injuries causing dislocations or fractures that result in significant permanent disability. |
| Back Injuries | Moderate (b) (i) | £27,760 to £38,780 | Crush fractures affecting the lumbar vertebrae causing a substantial risk of osteoarthritis as well as ongoing pain and discomfort. |
| Back Injuries | Minor (c) (i) | £7,890 to £12,510 | A full recovery from injuries such as sprains, strains and disc prolapses within 2-5 years where no surgery is required. |
| Shoulder Injuries | Severe (a) | £19,200 to £48,030 | Cases often associated with neck injuries where there is brachial plexus damage that results in significant disability. |
| Injuries to the Pelvis and Hips | Moderate (b) (ii) | £12,590 to £26,590 | Cases in this bracket involve hip replacement or other surgery. |
| Achilles Tendon | Minor (d) | £7,270 to £12,590 | Injury involving a turning of the ankle resulting in damage to the tendon and lack of ankle support. |
| Foot Injuries | Modest (g) | Up to £13,740 | Fractures of a simple nature, ruptured ligaments and other similar injuries are covered by this bracket. |
Could I Receive Special Damages?
You can also receive special damages in a successful roofer accident claim. This head aims to reimburse you for any financial costs you have incurred as a result of their injuries. For example, you could claim back the cost of:
- Care
- Loss of earnings
- Home renovations to aid recovery
- Medication
Evidence such as payslips and invoices can help to prove these losses.
For more information on compensation in roofer accident claims, get in touch on the number above.
No Win No Fee Roofing Accident Claims Specialists
If you choose to use the services of our solicitors when making your accident at work claim, they can offer you a type of No Win No Fee agreement called a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA). This agreement comes with a wide variety of benefits.
Firstly, once agreeing to a CFA with your solicitor, you won’t generally be expected to make any upfront or ongoing payments for their services. As well as this, in the case that your claim is unsuccessful, you won’t be required to pay for your solicitor’s services.
You will, however, be expected to pay a success fee in the case that you’re claim is successful. This is an amount that is legally capped and comes out of your compensation. The cap is set out in the Conditional Fee Agreements Order 2013.
Get In Touch With Our Team
For more information on roofer accident claims, get in touch with an advisor. They can assess whether you’re eligible to seek compensation and if you are, connect you with one of our solicitors. They can also answer any questions you might have regarding your potential case, such as the evidence you could gather and the compensation you could be awarded.
You can get in touch by:
- Filling out your details on the ‘contact us’ form
- Calling us on 0800 073 8804
- Chatting with one of our advisors by using our live chat feature.
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If you’d like to learn more about accident at work claims, then you can read more of our guides below:
- Wet floor accident claims guide
- How much compensation can I claim for a scaffolding accident?
- How much compensation can I claim for a head injury?
Alternatively, you can follow the below links to learn more:
Thank you for reading this guide on roofer accident claims. If you have any other questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch using the details provided above.
Written by Pownall
Edited by Mitchell
