Beaufort Construction Accident Attorneys

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Can I Sue for a Workplace Injury in South Carolina?

Construction sites can be dangerous places to work at or visit.

If you or a loved one has been hurt in a construction incident in South Carolina, the first thing you should do is get medical attention.

Types of Construction Accidents in Beaufort South Carolina

There are 2 major types of construction accidents in Beaufort.

The first is injuries sustained by those who are not employees on the Construction site. In these situations, bystanders are often hit by falling debris. When this occurs, a normal personal injury lawsuit will follow.

The second category of Construction Site accidents encompasses injuries sustained by construction workers on site. In most of these cases, the worker is limited to recovering worker's compensation. However, if there are multiple contractors on site, or if the injury was the result of a co-worker's actions, then the injured person may be able to recover damages that exceed worker's compensation.

The first is injuries sustained by those who are not employees on the Construction site. In these situations, bystanders are often hit by falling debris. When this occurs, a normal personal injury lawsuit will follow.

Get Construction Accident Help from Attorneys in South Carolina

It does not matter whether you were a pedestrian who was injured by on-going construction, or you were working on the site when you were injured. In both instances, the best advice for you would be to contact a Beaufort Construction Accident lawyer as soon as possible.

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Life in Beaufort

The city of Beaufort is the county seat of Beaufort County in South Carolina. Beaufort is situated on Port Royal Islands, in the Sea Islands and Lowcountry areas. Sometimes the city is confused with a city of the same name in North Carolina- the two have the same spelling but are pronounced differently.

Beaufort is known for its scenery and historic feel. Many of the buildings located there are done in antebellum style architecture. It is the second oldest city in the state and boasts a population of about 13,000. The downtown historic district is where much of the original Beaufort settlement can still be found. Other neighborhoods include the Pigeon Point, West End, Spanish Point, and Battery Creek areas.

Tourism has become the main focal point of the Beaufort economy. The city's hotel and bed breakfast scene thrives due to visitors seeking beach vacations, golfing areas, and watersport opportunities.

Lawyers in Beaufort usually visit the Beaufort Municipal Court when filing claims. Many Beaufort, South Carolina lawyers are members of the Beaufort County Bar Association as well as the South Carolina Bar Association. Beaufort lawyers specialize in a variety of legal fields and practices.

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