A steel worker sustained fatal injuries in the Charleston area

Charleston, SC – Workplace accidents can potentially happen in any industry. While the risk is high in fields such as construction, manufacturing, transportation, and heavy labor, all workers in South Carolina are covered under their employer’s mandatory workers compensation insurance.

Workers compensation is meant to pay out benefits while the person recovers, and they may be able to receive disability payments if they cannot return to their job in their prior capacity. It is also possible to get advice from an injury lawyer to determine if the workplace is liable for the injuries and they may potentially be sued. This insurance pays out a certain percentage of the worker’s income, and there may be additional benefits for medical costs and training depending on the specifics of the case. Workers compensation attorneys can provide more advice after a workplace accident is reported. They can check to see if the employer is following the law and assist the worker with the claim process and related matters.

Steel factory incident in Charleston area

ABC 4 News reported on a workplace accident at a steel factory in the Charleston area [1].

According to the report, the incident happened at a company called Pegasus Steel on Highway 78 in Ladson. The Charleston County Sheriff’s Office initially responded to the scene after receiving information about a large and heavy door that had closed on someone on a Thursday afternoon. Emergency responders arrived at the scene to tend to the injured person, and they pronounced the victim dead at the scene some time later.

The police and other personnel at the scene did not believe that there was any criminal activity or intent to cause harm, and no criminal charges were filed at the time the story aired.

The purpose of the workers compensation system

This story shows how serious some workplace accidents can be. An injured worker may take months or years to recover from a medical or health issue sustained on their job, or they may not recover at all. There can also be occupational hazards that cause a person to develop serious health issues over time due to the dangers on their job. Anyone who was hurt or has concerns should give their employer notice immediately, then consider getting legal advice.

Additional information about workers compensation claims in South Carolina

The Clekis Law Firm is a workers compensation practice that helps injured people in the Charleston area. After any workplace accident, they can provide information about claims and related matters.

USAttorneys.com is a service that is available to help anyone who needs a referral to a lawyer in their area. Those who are currently looking for legal advice can call 800-672-3103 for assistance.

Firm contact info:

The Clekis Law Firm

171 Church St., Charleston SC, 29401

[email protected]

843-900-0000

clekis.com

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