South Carolina Injury Attorneys Seek Justice for Construction Site Accident Victims

Skilled lawyers help injured construction workers in the Murrells Inlet area recover compensation

Construction sites are inherently dangerous workplaces. In fact, one out of five worker deaths in the United States involves construction workers. Every ladder, walkway, platform or scaffold has the potential to seriously injure a worker on the job site. If you’ve been injured on a construction site, the experienced injury lawyers at the Law Offices of David L. Hood and co-counsel will seek the compensation and justice you deserve for the harm you’ve suffered. We represent workers injured on sites in the Murrells Inlet area and throughout South Carolina so they can get the damages they deserve.

South Carolina advocates handle a range of construction injury claims

Nearly every item, tool or machine on a construction site is capable of causing injury, especially when mandated safety procedures are not followed. Workers may suffer injuries caused by:

• Falls from scaffolds or platforms
• Falling equipment such as hammers, saws, and other construction tools
• Burns and electrocution
• Exposure to dangerous materials, including toxic chemicals

The most common causes of worksite deaths are falls, moving objects, electrocutions, and workers getting caught or stuck in between surfaces. Our attorneys represent injured workers and their families regardless of the cause of the accident.

Those who have been hurt on South Carolina construction sites may have different legal rights and remedies depending on the cause of their injury. Depending on who is responsible for the actions or conditions that caused your injury, our attorneys should be able to help you file a workers’ compensation claim or bring a third-party claim on your behalf.

Experienced workers’ compensation attorneys guide clients through worksite accident claims

Workers’ compensation is a no-fault insurance system in which employers provide benefits for injured workers. This process is the standard way for injured construction workers to get their medical bills and other costs paid when they’re injured on the job.  Benefits generally cover medical bills and partial wages for the duration of the time that you are injured and unable to work. There may be limits on which doctors you can visit, how much you can recover per week and the duration of payments. Our attorneys strive to get injured construction workers all the benefits they are entitled to under South Carolina law.

Advisers assist injured workers with third-party claims for compensation

While the law typically prevents workers from suing their own employers, it does not prevent lawsuits against other people or companies on a construction site. Workers are frequently able to bring negligence claims against someone working for another company who may have injured someone on a construction site. Our lawyers will work with you to decide whether bringing a negligence claim against a third party is an option in your case.

Counselors help families after fatal construction accidents

When a construction accident is fatal, our attorneys can help the victim’s family get justice. Families might be entitled to workers’ compensation death benefits that include reimbursement for final expenses and wage replacement. If the accident was tied to a third party’s negligence (as opposed to the victim or employer), we can assist your family in bringing a wrongful death lawsuit that seeks compensation for a range of losses that aren’t included under workers’ compensation.

Contact our experienced South Carolina attorneys for help with a construction site injury

At the Law Offices of David L. Hood, we and co-counsel provide experienced and skilled representation to injured construction workers throughout South Carolina. If you or a loved one has sustained injuries on a construction site, our attorneys will seek the maximum possible compensation. Call us at 843-485-0383 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation. Our office is in Murrells Inlet, with locations to serve you across the state of South Carolina.