Construction Accidents

Charleston Construction Accident Attorneys

If you or a loved one was injured in a construction accident in Charleston, contact an experienced workplace injury lawyer right away. A construction accident can be serious and lead to expensive medical bills, missed time from work and pain and suffering that, in some cases, lasts a lifetime. At Murphy Crantford Meehan, we help clients in Charleston who were injured in construction accidents recover damages for their injuries. Our experienced personal injury attorneys understand how scary a construction accident can be and will do everything in our power to help you and your family seek justice. For a free consultation with one of our Charleston construction accident lawyers, call us today at 843-376-4030.

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Causes of Construction Accidents

Fall protection is missing for workers in elevated environments

It is most important for construction companies to protect workers from dangerous environments. One common construction injury involves falling from elevated work environments. Employers should plan to install guards, nets, straps, and other fall protection equipment for construction workers.

Lack of protection from falling objects

When a building or other structure is under construction. Construction companies need to protect workers from falling objects. Nets, temporary roofing structures, helmets and other protective gear can prevent serious injury from falling objects.

Workplace Tripping Hazards

Construction zones can get messy and cluttered during ongoing work. If proper clean up and work safety protocols are not followed, workers can trip over equipment, debris, and other materials generated by the construction work, which can cause serious injury or harm.

Unsafe Equipment

Construction equipment can generate large amounts of energy and power. The use of this equipment can cause debris to travel at a high rate of speed. Without the proper guards, signage, and distance protocols for specific working environments, the likelihood for a serious injury to occur is high.

Unsafe property conditions

OSHA or the Occupational Safety and Health Administration provides specific guidelines for what constitutes a safe working environment. The risk for injury increases substantially when property conditions are in violation of OSHA standards.

Types of Construction Accidents

Construction sites are inherently dangerous places to work. In fact, according to research conducted by OSHA, 1 and 5 of all worker deaths in the United States is in the construction industry. Listed below are some of the most common causes of construction accidents in America:

FALLING OBJECTS STRIKING WORKERS

FIRES AND EXPLOSIONS

ELECTRIC SHOCK

ACCIDENTS ON OR IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT

You may also be able to receive compensation for damage to your vehicle and its contents, as well as the cost of a rental vehicle.

If your family member died due to a car driver’s negligence, you and your family could seek compensation for things like funeral and burial expenses, loss of financial and emotional support, and more through a wrongful death claim. 

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A history of success in construction accident cases

$110,000

Car collision

$2,350,000

Tractor Trailer collision

$225,000

Dram Shop

$200,000

Bicycle Collision

$250,000

Slip and Fall

A History of Success in Construction Accident Claims

At Murphy Crantford Meehan, we’re proud to fight to protect the rights of construction workers who were wrongfully injured in Charleston. We’re committed to helping workers in our community get the medical treatment they need and other compensation necessary to get them back on their feet. If this has happened to you, contact us right away for help.

Contact Murphy Crantford Meehan’s Charleston Construction Accident Lawyers

Murphy Crantford Meehan takes pride in fighting for clients who’ve been wrongfully injured in construction site accidents in South Carolina. To discuss your construction accident with a qualified Charleston construction accident lawyer, contact us today at 843-376-4030 or reach out to us online.

What should I do after a construction accident?

What Should I Do If I’ve Been Hurt in a Construction Accident?

If you work in the construction industry, then it’s important you know what to do after an accident. Listed below are some of the steps you should take if you are ever in an accident while on the job:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Being involved in a construction site accident can leave you with a lot of questions. Listed below are some of the ones most frequently asked about construction accidents:

Workers’ comp is a form of insurance that provides injured workers with medical benefits and compensation for lost time in exchange for employees giving up the right to sue their employer.

Weekly benefits should commence within seven days of filing your workers’ compensation claim.

In a third-party injury claim, someone other than your employer may be at fault for your injuries. In cases such as these, you can collect workers’ compensation benefits and also file a claim against the at-fault parties.

The construction site accident attorneys of Murphy Crantford Meehan work on a contingency fee basis, so you only pay when we win your case. There are no upfront fees for us to represent you.

As soon as you’ve recovered from your accident, contact an experienced construction site accident attorney in Charleston.

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