South Carolina Construction Accident Attorneys

Building something new can be very satisfying work. Unfortunately, it’s also one of the deadliest civilian jobs in the United States, with the nation’s third-highest rate of fatalities, according to the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics. The bureau, which tracks on-the-job injuries in every job sector, reports that there were 22.7 fatalities among construction laborers for every 100,000 employees in 2005, more than five times the national rate of 4.0 per 100,000. And 6.4 construction laborers out of every hundred are injured, with 3.4 so severely injured that they needed time off work or a change of job duties.

Our laws require that employers maintain a safe work environment and follow all of the applicable workplace safety rules. But construction work can be dangerous by its nature -- workers must do their jobs around heavy equipment, extreme temperatures, dangerous chemicals and dizzying heights. These problems are complicated at some job sites by employers, subcontractors, or co-workers who don’t follow safety rules or fail to warn workers about unsafe conditions. If you or someone you care about was injured at a job site due to someone else’s carelessness, you have the right to hold them legally liable for your injuries. With a construction accident lawsuit, you may be able to collect financial compensation for your medical bills, missed work, injuries, disability and other serious, long-term effects of the accident.

If you or someone you care about was hurt or killed in a construction accident, contact the Louthian Law Firm today at 1-866-410-5656 or online for a free evaluation of your case. 

Common types of construction accidents include:

• Falls from a ladder or roof.
• Welding accidents.
• Collapsing structures and cave-ins.
• Electric shock.
• Fires and explosions.
• Collision with heavy machinery.
• Exposure to dangerous chemicals.
• Inadequate warnings of dangerous conditions

If you’ve been injured on the job, you are likely eligible for workers’ compensation. The Louthian Law Firm’s construction accident attorneys have considerable experience in workers’ compensation and can help you negotiate or sue to secure the compensation you need, even if you think your employer and its insurance company aren’t playing fair. However, construction accidents often involve more than one company -- subcontractors, manufacturers of heavy equipment, property owners, architects and others may also be liable if they had a hand in causing your injury. If that’s the case, you may be able to collect workers’ compensation payments and still pursue a construction accident lawsuit.

For more information about workplace safety, please see the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation; the OSHA Workers’ Rights portal; and the U.S. Department of Labor.

Since 1959, the Louthian Law Firm has helped South Carolinians win compensation for construction injuries and other serious injuries. We know our clients often come to us during a stressful time in their lives. That’s why we promise our clients personalized service outside of court and experienced, aggressive representation at trial. We always offer free, no-obligation case evaluations, and we don’t take a dime in fees until we win your case. To speak with us confidentially about your case, call us today at 1-866-410-5656 or fill out the free online case evaluation form.

For more information on compensation for work related injuries, please review our On-the-Job-Injuries page.

South Carolina Construction Accident Attorney Disclaimer: The construction site accident, workers compensation, construction injury, worksite accident or other legal personal injury information presented at this site should not be construed to be formal legal advice, nor the formation of a lawyer or attorney client relationship. Further communication with our attorneys through the website and email may not be considered as confidential or privileged. Any results set forth herein are based upon the facts of that particular case and do not represent a promise or guarantee. Please contact a Columbia South Carolina construction accident lawyer at the Louthian Law Firm, P.A. for a consultation on your particular personal injury matter. This web site is not intended to solicit clients for matters outside of the state of South Carolina.

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