Charleston Slip & Fall Lawyer

Though slip and fall accidents are frequently portrayed as comical in fiction and film, the reality is far different. Nowhere is the harsh reality of a slip and fall accident more clearly demonstrated than on a construction site, and as with all workplace injuries, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation if you slip and fall while working on a construction job, regardless of whether the accident was caused by a negligent employer.

In addition to the usual hazards posed by a slip and fall, such as contact with the floor and the injuries that are likely to affect your head, neck, and back, there are innumerable other threats to one’s safety on a construction site.

Elevation differences are of particular concern when a slip and fall is involved, because increased distance of a fall creates greater force at the point of impact, turning an already injurious event into one that may cause severe, lasting harm, or even death.

Furthermore, exposed wiring, studs, sharp tools, and heavy machinery all introduce their own unique risks, and it quickly becomes apparent that a construction slip and fall accident may be grave, indeed. The injuries that you sustain may require medical care and you may be forced to miss time at work for medical appointments or to allow for proper recovery of your injury. In these cases, you are eligible to seek workers’ compensation benefits through your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance policy.

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If you have been hurt and missed work due to a slip and fall accident on a construction site, contact the Charleston slip & fall lawyer of the Steinberg Law Firm at 843-720-2800.