How To Make Sub-Contractor Accident Claims
In this guide, we explain what sub-contractor accident claims are and the criteria you must meet to be eligible to make one.
Sub-Contractor Accident Claims Guide
Additionally, we will define what sub-contractors are, as well as explore the types of industries in which they commonly operate and how they could have an accident at work.
Furthermore, to conclude our guide, we look into No Win No Fee agreements and how one of our accident injury solicitors may offer to work with you under this type of arrangement.
For more information on what sub-contractor accident claims are, please continue reading. Alternatively, you can get in contact with our team to receive a free evaluation of your claim.
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- How To Make Sub-Contractor Accident Claims
- Who Are Subcontractors?
- How To Prove You Were Injured Working As A Subcontractor
- How Much Compensation Could I Get For A Workplace Accident?
- Why Contact Our Team About No Win No Fee Sub-Contractor Accident Claims?
- Learn More About Making Sub-Contractor Accident Claims
How To Make Sub-Contractor Accident Claims?
A subcontractor can either be an individual or a company that provides their services to another company when working on a project. So the subcontractor can be a lone worker, often self-employed or a subcontractor company that has employees.
If a subcontractor is injured while at work, depending on how and where the accident happened will ultimately determine if anyone was liable.
To make any personal injury claim following an accident, the onus will be on the claimant to prove these criteria:
- You were owed a duty of care
- There was a breach of this duty
- This breach led to you sustaining injuries as a result. Together this is known as negligence.
Under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, every employer owes a duty of care to their employees. Per this duty, they are required to take reasonably practicable steps to ensure your safety and welfare in the workplace.
Also, under the Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957, those who are in control of spaces and premises owe those who use their space for its intended purpose a duty of care.
If a party failed to adhere to their duty of care, this could result in you being injured in what could have been an avoidable accident. In this instance, you might be eligible to make a personal injury claim. For example, if you are given inadequate training at work, and you suffer an injury due to this.
Time Limits For Sub-Contractor Accident Claims
When starting a claim for injuries you sustained as a sub-contractor, you should be aware of the time limit that exists in relation to accident at-work claims.
You will generally have three years from the date of your accident to begin a claim for compensation.
However, there are exceptions for those under the age of eighteen and those who lack the mental capacity to make a claim themself.
To learn more about time limits for sub-contractor accident claims, please get in contact with our team. Additionally, our advisors could provide you with more information about the exceptions to the 3-year time limitation.
Who Are Subcontractors?
A sub-contractor is a business or an individual who is hired by a company. Sub-contractors can work in various industries, such as construction.
But how could a subcontractor be injured while providing their services?
- You work as an employee for a subcontractor, and you are sent on a project, however, you are not given the training needed to do your job safely and injure yourself while carrying out work tasks.
- You are a subcontractor and are at the place of work of the contractor due to no wet floor signs, you slip and injure your back on a wet floor.
- The company you are hired to work for gives you faulty equipment to use, such as a broken ladder, which could lead to you falling from a height and suffering a head injury.
To learn more about sub-contractor accident claims, please contact us.
How To Prove You Were Injured Working As A Subcontractor
Providing sufficient evidence about your accident could help support your claim. Evidence could be used to help prove who was liable for the incident and what injury you suffered. Examples of the evidence you could collect include:
- Eyewitnesses’ contact information for a statement to be collected at a later date.
- A copy of your medical records stating the injuries you suffered.
- CCTV footage or photographs of the accident.
Contact one of our advisors to learn more about the evidence that could be used to help support sub-contractor accident claims. Additionally, they could also provide you with free advice for your potential claim and connect you with one of our solicitors who could help you gather evidence.
How Much Compensation Could I Get For A Workplace Accident?
When claiming compensation, you could receive two heads of claim. One kind is general damages which compensates you for the pain you have endured because of your injuries.
The Judicial College Guidelines (JCG) is a document many legal professionals, such as solicitors, will use to help them value claims. This is because this document contains compensation guidelines for various injuries. We have used the guidelines stated in the 16th edition of the JCG when creating the following table.
The figures should only be used as a form of guidance. The compensation you may receive is likely to depend on your individual circumstances.
Compensation Guidelines
| Injury | Severity | Notes | Compensation Guidelines |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brain Damage | Moderate (c) (i) | Moderate to severe intellectual deficit. The senses are affected and there is a serious risk of epilepsy. | £150,110 to £219,070 |
| Brain Damage | Moderate (c) (ii) | Working ability is reduced if not entirely removed. Additionally, there will be a moderate to modest intellectual deficit. | £90,720 to £150,110 |
| Neck | Severe (a) (ii) | Serious fractures/damage to cervical spine discs which result in disabilities of a considerable severity, such as a substantial loss of movement in the neck. | £65,740 to £130,930 |
| Leg | Severe (b) (iii) Serious | Serious leg injuries such as compound or comminuted fractures. | £39,200 to £54,830 |
| Leg | Less Serious (c) (i) | An incomplete recovery from fractures or serious soft tissue injuries. Disabilities that remain could include impaired mobility and discomfort. | £17,960 to £27,760 |
| Pelvis and Hip | Moderate (b) (i) | Injury to the pelvis or hip that is significant but any permanent disability is not major. | £26,590 to £39,170 |
| Arm | Less Severe (c) | Significant disabilities but a substantial degree of recovery has taken place or is expected to. | £19,200 to £39,170 |
| Hand | Severe Fractures To Fingers (f) | May lead to partial amputations resulting in deformity and disturbed sensation. | Up to £36,740 |
| Back | Moderate (b) (ii) | Disturbance of the muscles and ligaments causing backache. | £12,510 to £27,760 |
| Shoulder | Moderate (c) | Shoulder is frozen and there is discomfort and limited movement. Symptoms will persist for around 2 years. | £7,890 to £12,770 |
Special Damages
Special damages are the other form of compensation you could receive. This compensates you for the monetary losses you have endured due to your injury. such as:
- A loss of earnings.
- Travel costs.
- Medical expenses.
Providing sufficient evidence about these financial losses could help support you in your claim for special damages. Some of the evidence you could supply include payslips, receipts, and bank statements.
To learn more about claiming compensation for sub-contractor accident claims, contact our advisors.
Why Contact Our Team About No Win No Fee Sub-Contractor Accident Claims?
One of our friendly advisors could let you know whether they think you could make a personal injury claim. Additionally, they may put you in contact with one of our experienced solicitors who could help you with your claim. Our solicitors have lots of experience handling various personal injury claims.
Furthermore, one of our solicitors could potentially offer to work with you on a No Win No Fee basis with a Conditional Fee Agreement.
When making a claim with a solicitor under this arrangement, generally, your solicitor will not be paid for their services if your claim is unsuccessful.
Alternatively, if your claim is successful, your solicitor will take a percentage of your compensation as a success fee. The percentage which solicitors are allowed to take is legally capped.
To learn more about sub-contractor accident claims and working with one of our No Win No Fee solicitors, please contact our team.
Contact Us
Furthermore, if you would like to discuss your personal injury claim in further detail, please reach out to our team. Our advisors can give you free advice for your claim. Additionally, they could help you with any questions you may still have about sub-contractor accident claims.
Please get in touch with an advisor in the following ways:
- You can call us on 0800 073 8804
- Complete our claim online form.
- Use our live chat.
Learn More About Making Sub-Contractor Accident Claims
Additional guides about personal injury claims:
- Claim For A Construction Site Accident
- I Hurt Myself At Work – How To Claim Compensation
- I Am Self Employed And Had An Accident At Work, Can I Claim?
Further resources:
- Statutory Sick Pay – UK Gov.
- Managing Risks and Risk Assessment At Work – HSE
- Personal Protective Equipment – HSE
Additionally, you can contact one of our advisors if you have any additional questions about sub-contractor accident claims.
