South Carolina Lawyer Blog
A jury has awarded $48 million in damages to a worker rendered paraplegic after a fall from a ladder at an Indiana steel mill. Anthony Arciniega fell from a ladder at ISG Burns Harbor — now ArcelorMittal — in November 2004. Court documents said the ladder was covered with refractory concrete due to the negligence of a subcontractor.
Building something new can be very satisfying work. Unfortunately, it’s also one of the deadliest civilian jobs in the United States, with the nation’s third-highest rate of fatalities, according to the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Since 1959, the Louthian Law Firm has helped South Carolinians win compensation for construction injuries and other serious injuries. We always offer free, no-obligation case evaluations, and we don’t take a dime in fees until we win your case. To speak with us confidentially about your case, call us today at 1-866-410-5656.