Volvo Workplace Injury Law Firm | Work Injuries

Skilled Volvo Workplace Injury Attorneys

in Columbia and Charleston, SC

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Volvo operates manufacturing facilities throughout the country. These plants utilize skilled workers to assemble a wide range of automobiles, including cars, SUVs, and other vehicles. Sometimes, this work leads to injuries. That’s when you need a lawyer. Contact Dayson Shalabi Burkett, LLC. We’re a team of experienced workers’ compensation attorneys with decades of experience.

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Common Volvo Workplace Injuries

A group of automobile doors moving down a factory line, which can be the site of a Volvo workplace injury

Automobile manufacturing is complex. From design to completion, it takes teams that often use specialized tools and equipment to work with a company’s vehicle-related materials. During the manufacturing process, injury risks are almost always present.

But what injuries are more common than others? Here’s a list of the most commonly reported automobile manufacturing injuries:

Amputated limbs
Back injuries
Broken bones
Chemical burns
Electrical burns
Crush injuries
Overexertion injuries
Slip-and-fall injuries

What You Should Do After a Work Injury

Injuries vary in severity. Thankfully, the procedure for what to do after an injury is mostly the same. If a Volvo workplace injury happens to you, follow the steps below:

Get Medical Attention: Seeking medical care is crucial. Receiving medical attention also documents your injuries.
Report Your Injury to Volvo: Reporting workplace injuries is a legal requirement.
Gather Evidence: Evidence can include camera footage and witness statements.
File a Workers’ Compensation Claim: South Carolina residents have a two-year window following their injury to complete and file a workers’ compensation claim.
Contact a Law Firm: While not required by law, having an experienced attorney in your corner can often prove invaluable when navigating the complexities of a workers’ compensation claim.