Understanding Your Legal Options After an Electrical Burn
When you’re hurt on the job, it’s not always clear what kind of claim you have. Most construction workers are covered by South Carolina workers’ compensation, but depending on how your injury occurred, there may be more than one path to recovery.
Workers’ Compensation After a Construction Site Electrical Burn
If your employer has workers’ comp coverage (which most do), you’re entitled to:
- Medical care related to your burn injury
- Wage replacement for time you can’t work
- Compensation for permanent disability or scarring
Workers’ comp, however, does not pay for pain and suffering or full lost income. That’s where a third-party claim may come in.
Filing a Third-Party Lawsuit After an Electrical Burn Injury on a Construction Site
In many electrical burn cases, someone other than your employer shares responsibility.
Examples include:
- Subcontractors or electricians who left live wires exposed
- Equipment manufacturers whose defective tools or cords caused electrocution
- Property owners or general contractors who ignored unsafe electrical setups
- Utility companies that failed to maintain power lines
A third-party lawsuit allows you to recover damages beyond what workers’ comp provides including pain and suffering, emotional distress, and full lost wages.
Our legal team investigates every case to uncover all possible sources of compensation so that the responsible parties are held fully accountable for the harm you have experienced.
What Legal Compensation Can Cover After an Electrical Burn Injury
Electrical burn injuries often require extensive care - skin grafts, nerve repair, pain management, and physical therapy. Depending on the circumstances of your case, compensation may include:
- Current and future medical expenses
- Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Permanent scarring or disfigurement
- Loss of enjoyment of life
We work closely with your doctors, vocational experts, and life care planners to document the full impact of your injury - not just on your body, but on your life and livelihood.
How We Help Injured Construction Workers
From the moment you call our office, our legal team at the Law Offices of Kenneth Berger steps in to protect your rights and remove the stress of dealing with insurers and employers.
Our team:
- Investigates the cause of your injury, including electrical diagrams, worksite photos, and OSHA reports
- Coordinates medical documentation to prove the extent of your burns and long-term needs
- Communicates and negotiates with insurance adjusters so you don’t have to
- Identifies all responsible parties and insurance coverage
- Prepares your case for settlement or trial to help secure a full, fair recovery
With offices in Columbia and Myrtle Beach, we help construction workers and their families across South Carolina get answers and peace of mind after a devastating jobsite injury.
Call 803-790-2800 (Columbia) or 843-427-2800 (Myrtle Beach) to schedule your free consultation.
Why Electrical Burn Cases Are Different
Unlike surface burns, electrical burns can cause deep internal damage to muscle, bone, and nerves. They may also lead to:
- Heart complications or cardiac arrest
- Nerve injuries and chronic pain
- Loss of mobility or limb function
- Severe scarring and psychological trauma
These long-term effects make it especially important to calculate the true value of your claim - not just your initial medical bills, but the lifetime costs of recovery and loss of work capacity.
How Electrical Burns Happen on Construction Sites
While prevention is important, many electrical burns occur because someone failed to follow safety rules. Common causes include:
- Live wires left exposed
- Faulty extension cords or power tools
- Poor grounding or lockout/tagout procedures
- Contact with overhead power lines
- Improper use of temporary lighting or generators
Even when safety protocols exist, employers and contractors sometimes ignore them. When that negligence leads to an injury, the responsible party should be held accountable.
Talk to an Electrical Burn Injury Lawyer in South Carolina
If you or someone you love suffered an electrical burn on a construction site, you deserve answers and support. The Law Offices of Kenneth Berger represents injured workers across the state, including Columbia, Lexington, Greenville, Myrtle Beach, and Florence.
We’ll guide you through every step of your recovery so you can focus on your health and recovery.
Call 803-790-2800 (Columbia) or 843-427-2800 (Myrtle Beach) today for a free consultation, or start a live chat now.
