Many occupations, such as construction and manufacturing, are inherently dangerous, but workplace safety is a concern no matter what industry or occupation you are in. When you are injured on the job, there may actually be many different sources of compensation available to you, but without knowing the proper steps to take, you may unknowingly give up your rights to all of the compensation that is due to you. The personal injury attorneys at Peake & Fowler have decades of experience helping injured workers in Columbia recover for the medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering and other damages available in an on-the-job injury.

We help people injured in any type of workplace accident, including:

Construction Accidents

• Scaffold Collapses
• Ladder Falls
• Forklift & Crane Accidents
• Trenching & Excavation Accidents

Industrial and Manufacturing Accidents

• Electrocution
• Toxic Exposure
• Faulty Equipment & Machinery
• Chemical Burns
• Repetitive Motion Injuries

Causes of Workplace Accidents and Sources of Compensation

An on-the-job injury could be caused by a lack of training or supervision among fellow co-workers, or due to a lack of company policies that value safety, resulting in the failure to provide or require safety gear, or the failure to maintain equipment and machinery in a safe condition. In most cases, injuries on the job are handled through the South Carolina workers’ compensation system. There may, however, be times when you can sue your employer for damages if your injury was caused by the employer’s reckless, intentional or illegal conduct, such as if your employer ordered you to do something in violation of state or federal safety laws, or if the employer removed a safety guard from a piece of equipment so that work would go faster.

It is also possible to sue for an on-the-job injury which was caused by someone other than the employer or a co-worker. This is known as third party liability. It could apply to an injury caused by a defective power tool or other machinery or equipment, or to a car accident which occurred while on the job, for instance.

Act Quickly to Secure Your Rights in a Workplace Accident

In order to protect your rights to workers’ compensation or other compensation in the event of a workplace accident or injury, you must often act fast to notify your employer of the accident and take the appropriate required steps. If you are unsure of what to do, contact Peake & Fowler for a free consultation. We will listen to your situation and advise you of your rights, and take the necessary steps to help ensure that you receive all of the compensation due to you in your unique circumstances. Call our office in Columbia at 803-788-4370.