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Columbia, SC Construction Accident Lawyer

Columbia Construction Accident Lawyers

We rely on the construction industry to keep our country structurally sound and allow us to constantly keep developing. Construction is a physically demanding job with many dangerous tools, heavy equipment, and tall heights that workers have to handle. Because of this, construction accidents happen and can be deadly.

When you’ve been in an accident on your construction site in South Carolina, you could use the help of a Columbia, SC construction accident lawyer from Solomon Law Group. One of our lawyers will be able to help you decide your best course of action to get you the compensation you deserve for your injuries.

Let’s take a look at some of the most common causes of construction accident injuries and the specific injuries that construction workers can incur from accidents so that we can better understand why safety on a job site is so important.

Common Construction Accident Injuries

The labor-intensive nature of construction work can lead to accidents and subsequent injuries. Sometimes these injuries are minor, but construction sites can be dangerous and cause serious injuries that affect the rest of the worker’s life. In more severe scenarios, the injury can compromise their working ability and keep them from returning to construction.

That’s why safety is a large concern on construction sites. Safety managers and every worker on the site are supposed to be paying attention to the conditions and ensure that everyone is safe. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports that there were over 5,000 fatalities on the job in 2018. Of those workplace deaths, over 20 percent occurred in the construction industry.

Construction is a dangerous job where the smallest slip-up could cause a serious or fatal injury. There are four main causes for construction site fatalities, which OSHA calls the fatal four. All workers could prevent these incidents through awareness and following safety protocol, but not all job sites are perfect, and not all workers are diligent. The fatal four are:

  • Falls
  • Struck by object
  • Electrocution
  • Caught-in/between

While these all can cause workers to suffer from fatal injuries, they can also cause other injuries for workers as well. Nonfatal injuries might not cause death, but they can still cause pain and other complications for a worker, especially if the injury is severe and causes permanent damage. Some injuries that construction workers can acquire when someone on the job site is negligent are:

  • Bruises and lacerations
  • Sprains and strains
  • Burns
  • Broken bones
  • Neck and back injuries
  • Brain injuries
  • Spinal cord injuries
  • Paralysis
  • Amputation

When these accidents happen on a construction site that were caused by the negligence of someone else, it’s likely you’ll want to seek financial compensation for the damages that you incurred. With the help of a Columbia, SC construction accident lawyer, you could get full and fair compensation while holding that person or party accountable. Let’s take a look at what you might be able to recover for your injuries and other damages.

What You Can Recover from Workers’ Compensation

South Carolina’s workers’ compensation system works on a no-fault basis, meaning that employees who get hurt on the job don’t need to prove that they were blameless for the accident. No matter who was at fault, if an employee was injured at work, they can apply for workers’ compensation. Since the workers’ comp is no-fault, that also means it’s usually the only way an injured worker can recover damages from their work injury.

Through workers’ comp, you will be able to recover your medical bills and lost wages that your injury caused you to incur. You won’t have to prove that you weren’t at fault or that someone else was at fault; you’ll just need proof of your injuries and documentation of the medical costs and how much you’ve lost in wages. You could also include the costs of future care and loss of future wages if the accident caused permanent or partial disability.

However, since many companies are often on construction sites, there could be multiple parties that are at fault for your accident other than just your employer. Even though fault doesn’t need to be determined for a workers’ comp claim, you might choose to hold the other parties responsible for your accident on the job site.

When you feel like other parties need to be held accountable for your injuries, you can file a construction accident claim. With the help of our Columbia, SC construction accident lawyer from Solomon Law Group, LLC, you’ll be able to feel confident that you have experienced legal help on your side. We’ll fully investigate what happened to find who was at fault and hold them responsible for their negligent actions that caused your accident.

Contact Solomon Law Group, LLC in Columbia

When you’ve suffered an injury from a construction accident, you might be wondering what your legal options are. Nobody should have to fight alone to ensure that their rights are protected. With the help of a Columbia, SC construction accident lawyer from Solomon Law Group, you can rest assured that you have an experienced attorney on your side.

We understand that you want to recover from your injuries and hold the liable party or parties responsible for their actions. Even though you might be able to recover most of your damages from a workers’ comp claim, you might be interested in recovering more from other negligent parties.

While you focus on physically and emotionally healing, we can help you heal financially from your accident. Reach out to us today so we can discuss your legal options and get started right away.

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