The construction industry involves inherently dangerous work. Construction laborers are catastrophically injured often, and sometimes construction accidents kill workers.

As an injured worker or the family of a deceased worker, you deserve to be compensated for the harm that has been done. A Columbia construction accident lawyer could help you seek damages from the at-fault party. Our skilled legal team at Whetstone Perkins & Fulda has the resources to help you succeed in your case.

One of the Most Dangerous Job Industries in the US

A catastrophic injury or death can easily result from the following types of construction accidents:

  • Scaffolding collapse
  • Falls from ladders
  • Falls from heights
  • Falling objects
  • Vehicle crashes
  • Crane accidents
  • Forklift accidents
  • Table saw accidents
  • Defective tools or equipment
  • Electrocutions
  • Fires
  • Explosions
  • Chemical spills

Although you expect dangerous conditions as a construction worker, that doesn’t change the fact that a serious injury could leave you unable to work and in need of expensive medical care. As such, you should reach out to a Columbia attorney familiar with construction site injury claims for help seeking compensation.

Construction Accident Injuries and Your Claim for Compensation

Some of the most common types of construction accident injuries are:

Your work accident most likely entitles you to payment and replacement of your lost wages under workers’ compensation laws. Our Columbia attorneys are very experienced in these types of construction accident cases and can determine how much you are owed through your work benefits.

Workers’ compensation covers both one-time and chronic injuries that happen on the job.  Because of the no-fault standard, with few exceptions a person must prove only that he or she suffered the injury while in the scope of employment. Most workers’ compensation disputes arise over the extent of the injury. Using an in-house media department, the attorneys of Whetstone Perkins & Fulda can create  detailed, persuasive presentations designed to illustrate the severity of our clients’ injuries and prove their need for help under workers’ compensation laws.

In certain cases, a third party (such as the manufacturer of a defective tool) may be responsible for the work accident that injured you. In such situations, it is often possible to recover compensation above and beyond what workers’ compensation can provide. In a lawsuit against the negligent third party, our experienced attorneys will fight aggressively to recover compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and other effects of your construction accident.

Speak with a Columbia Construction Accident Attorney Today

If you were injured while working on a construction site, you may be unsure what to do next. Our Columbia construction accident lawyers are here to help you fight for justice. Reach out to our firm today to schedule a consultation and get started.

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