Call Hawk Law Group now to discuss your construction accident case in Aiken County and learn how we can help.
The company paying your workers’ compensation benefits may not be the only party responsible for a construction accident.
On a job site involving contractors, subcontractors, property owners, equipment companies, and other businesses, another party may have contributed to what happened.
An Aiken County construction accident lawyer at Hawk Law Group can investigate those relationships and determine whether you may have a separate claim for compensation beyond workers’ compensation.
Hawk Law Group’s trial attorneys have more than 71 years of combined experience representing injured people throughout the CSRA, with an office right here in Aiken.
Construction workers risk their safety every day. If you’re injured on the job, you deserve to be compensated. That’s why South Carolina employers are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance.
Unfortunately, employers, insurance companies, and other responsible parties don’t always make it easy to get that compensation. In fact, they can often make things much more difficult for injured workers.
Our Aiken County personal injury lawyers at Hawk Law Group can help you with whatever challenges you’re facing.
When you turn to us for help, you’ll get a lawyer to:
Our Aiken County personal injury attorneys have already recovered one of the highest verdicts in the area. We’re ready to put our skills to work for you. To get more information about an attorney-client relationship, call to schedule your free consultation today.
Our South Carolina personal injury lawyers handle all types of construction site accident cases, including those involving:
The value of your case depends on many different things. The severity of your injuries is usually the most important consideration.
While every case is different, the amount of money you take home will depend on:
Your weekly workers’ compensation check will cover about ⅔ of your average weekly wages prior to getting hurt. Despite this, your benefit is subject to a statewide cap. In 2022, the maximum that you can receive per week in South Carolina is $963.37.
The types of damages available depend on who was responsible for your accident. Injured construction workers can always file a claim for workers’ compensation.
In some cases, you may also be entitled to file a personal injury lawsuit against a negligent third party, including:
Our attorneys in Aiken, SC can help you determine the best way to recover the maximum compensation you deserve.
Under the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Act, injured workers are entitled to benefits for:
Surviving family members may also be entitled to receive death benefits in fatal construction accident cases.
In workplace accident cases, personal injury lawsuits are also called third-party claims. In a successful case, you can recover the full amount of your economic damages and non-economic damages.
Examples of the types of damages you may have sustained include:
Workers’ compensation isn’t always enough to cover your losses. The additional damages you could recover in a personal injury case can make a world of difference. To learn more about whether you’re eligible to file a lawsuit, call our lawyers in Aiken County today.
You can recover your full workers’ compensation benefits if you’re blamed for a construction accident in South Carolina.
Sharing part of the blame for an accident can limit the amount of money you can receive in a personal injury lawsuit. South Carolina has modified comparative negligence laws. If you were less than 50% responsible, your damages award would be reduced by your percentage of fault. If you were 50% or more “at fault”, you can’t seek compensation from a negligent third party.
Some insurance companies use the shared fault rules to scare injured people into accepting less money than they deserve. Call Hawk Law Group right away if you’re blamed for your accident. We’ll do everything we can to put a stop to these and other insurance scare tactics.
Construction is one of the most dangerous industries in South Carolina. An accident can leave you struggling with serious injuries for weeks, months, or even years.
Our lawyers at Hawk Law Group often represent construction accident victims who have sustained:
It’s always a good idea to speak with an experienced lawyer as soon as possible after an injury. We know that you have a lot on your plate right now and we’re here to help in any way we can. All you have to do is call for a free case review today.
A construction site can be dangerous even when proper precautions are taken. The risk of accidents becomes even more serious when people cut corners.
While construction accidents happen for many different reasons, some of the most common causes of construction accidents in Aiken County include:
If you were injured or lost a family member in a deadly construction accident, reach out for legal advice today. At Hawk Law Group, we always offer a free case evaluation, so there’s no risk to you.
Injured construction workers don’t have to prove negligence to receive workers’ comp benefits. However, you do have to prove that someone else was at-fault to recover damages in a personal injury lawsuit. Most often, that means proving negligence.
To file a third-party claim based on negligence, you must prove that someone who wasn’t your employer:
You can count on our legal team to conduct a thorough investigation and locate all the evidence you need to prove your case.
You should report any work injury to your employer as quickly as possible. If you don’t report the injury within 90 days of the accident, you could lose your right to file a claim for workers’ compensation.
If a third party was liable, you have three years to file a personal injury lawsuit under the statute of limitations in South Carolina.
Failing to take action has serious consequences. You could lose your right to seek damages entirely. To learn more about how we can protect your rights, call for a free consultation today.
Hawk Law Group is one of the leading personal injury law firms in Aiken County and across the CSRA. We know what it takes to recover the fair compensation you deserve. We serve clients across Aiken, South Carolina, so call to schedule a free consultation with an experienced Aiken County construction accident lawyer today.
Our Aiken, SC personal injury law office also provides:
Did you sustain an injury at work or develop an occupational illness? If so, hiring an experienced Aiken County Construction Accident Lawyer can be essential for your fight for benefits.
(888) 771-1110The personal injury lawyers at Hawk Law Group represent accident victims throughout the Central Savannah River Area, including Augusta, Avera, Belvedere, Blythe, Crawfordville, Davisboro, Evans, Gibson, Grovetown, Harlem, Hephzibah, Jackson, Lincolnton, Louisville, Martinez, Millen, New Ellenton, North Augusta, Sandersville, Sparta, Stapleton, Thomson, Warrenton, Waynesboro, and all surrounding communities in Aiken, Edgefield, and Richmond Counties.
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