South Carolina Construction Injury Attorneys

Construction is a dangerous occupation — and often a deadly one. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), construction workers accounted for 1 in 5 workplace deaths in a recent year. Those statistics don’t include injuries to bystanders or pedestrians near a worksite. As cities and towns grow, construction accidents are a threat to everyone.

Did you or a loved one suffer injuries in a South Carolina construction accident? The experienced attorneys at Wilson Law Group, LLC can help you demand the compensation you deserve for your losses.

Our trial attorneys provide hard-hitting legal services to South Carolinians just like you, and our experience pays off. We have delivered top-dollar results to clients throughout the Palmetto State. Our lawyers and support staff come from a wide range of professional backgrounds, which allows us to bring diverse perspectives to the unique challenges of your case.

Turn to us for help after a construction accident. We will address your immediate concerns and vigorously pursue the full compensation you deserve. We can also connect you with medical specialists so you get the care you need to make the best possible recovery.

Reach out to Wilson Law Group, LLC today for a free initial consultation with a South Carolina construction injury attorney. Call or contact us now.

Common Injuries on Construction Sites

Construction sites are filled with hazardous materials, heavy equipment, and potentially unstable working areas. With so many different risks, a construction accident can result in a wide range of devastating injuries, including:

• Cuts, lacerations, and contusions
• Broken bones
• Ligament, muscle, and tendon injuries
• Herniated disc injuries
• Nerve damage
• Crush injuries
• Puncture wounds
• Burns
• Abrasions, avulsions, and degloving injuries
• Repetitive stress injuries
• Internal organ injuries
• Internal bleeding
• Electrocution
• Hearing or vision loss
• Facial injuries
• Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
• Toxic exposure
• Amputation

Workers’ Compensation for Construction Accident Injuries

If you are hurt while working on a construction site, you most likely can file a claim for workers’ compensation benefits with your employer. Workers’ comp provides payments to eligible employees who sustain job injuries or are diagnosed with an occupational disease. It is available regardless of who was at fault for the construction accident. However, the injury must have occurred while the worker performed duties in the course and scope of their employment.

Workers’ compensation benefits in South Carolina include:

• Payment for all reasonable and necessary medical care for a construction injury
• Temporary total disability benefits, which pay two-thirds of your average pre-accident weekly wage if you cannot work
• Temporary partial disability benefits, which pay two-thirds of the difference between your pre-accident wages and the reduced level of income you earn while working a lower-paying part-time job or on restricted duty due to your injuries
• Permanent partial disability benefits, which provide financial payments based on the type and severity of permanent impairment to a body part or bodily function
• Permanent total disability benefits, which continue partial wage replacement for as long as you have a disability that renders you completely unable to work

In addition, surviving family members may be entitled to death benefits if a construction worker passes away due to a work-related injury or illness. Death benefits include wage replacement for up to 500 weeks and a contribution of up to $12,000 for funeral and burial expenses.

Personal Injury Claims after a Construction Accident

Workers injured on construction sites may also be entitled to file a personal injury lawsuit if an outside party causes their injuries. These third-party claims are only possible if someone else — not an employer or a coworker — caused the injuries. In some occupations, third-party claims are rarely possible. But construction sites are hectic places, often with multiple contractors or subcontractors on the site simultaneously. You could certainly have a valid personal injury claim, so talk to a construction accident attorney immediately.

Bystanders who suffer injuries in construction accidents could also have grounds to file a personal injury lawsuit against a negligent party. Who gets sued depends on the facts of the case, but potentially liable parties could include:

• Property owner
• Construction company
• General contractor
• Subcontractors
• Equipment manufacturers
• Architects

A successful construction accident claim could provide compensation for:

• Medical bills
• Rehabilitation costs
• The full amount of your lost wages
• Reduced earning capacity
• Pain and suffering
• Lost quality of life
• Loss of consortium
• Emotional distress

A personal injury claim can provide greater financial recovery than the workers’ compensation system. While workers’ compensation only allows claimants to collect a percentage of their lost wages, a personal injury lawsuit can demand money for the full amount of their lost income. In addition, workers’ comp does not pay for pain and suffering and other non-financial losses, but that can be done through a personal injury claim.

Construction Accident Statistics

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, most workplace deaths in South Carolina in a recent year occurred in the construction industry. There were also around 1,000 cases of nonfatal construction accident injuries during the same period. Of that number, about 700 cases resulted in a construction worker missing days from work, being transferred to another position, or being placed on restricted duty.

According to OSHA, the most common causes of construction injuries include:

• Falls
• Ladder accidents
• Scaffolding accidents
• Lack of fall protection training
• Lack of eye and face protection
• Failure to maintain and guard machinery

Contact Our Construction Injury Attorneys in South Carolina

Construction accident claims can be complex, and the injuries are expensive. Working with an attorney from Wilson Law Group, LLC can improve your chances of recovering maximum compensation. Our legal team includes accomplished workers’ compensation lawyers and proven personal injury attorneys. Whether you were injured at work or as a bystander near a construction site, we can evaluate your legal options and help you seek full and fair compensation for your losses. Call or contact us today for a free consultation with a South Carolina construction injury attorney. There’s no fee unless we win.