Crane accidents are one of the most common causes of serious or fatal worker injuries on construction sites. Cranes are a type of machinery many industries rely on to hoist and move heavy objects on a worksite. Cranes always have the propensity to be dangerous, but with proper workplace regulations and safety procedures, workers should not come to any harm. Unfortunately, not every employer and product manufacturer follows the standard of care.
If you or a loved one has injuries from a crane accident in Dallas/Fort Worth, our attorney can help. The Law Firm of Aaron A. Herbert, P.C. has experience in crane accident law and knows how to hold the at-fault party or parties responsible for damages. We may be able to help your family recover damages for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Call us at (855) 655-HURT today to schedule a free consultation.
Do You Need a Crane Accident Attorney?
Negotiating a crane accident claim alone can prove difficult – especially if you are also nursing serious physical injuries. Not all employers in Texas have workers’ compensation insurance. This could limit your options for recovery. Even with insurance, the company may want to minimize your restitution to save money. Trust a lawyer to serve your best interests during a crane accident claim. Hiring an attorney can give you peace of mind, and ensure no one takes advantage of you during your claim.
Common Crane Accident Injuries
If a crane collapses, drops its load, or tips over at a worksite, employees nearby can suffer
significant personal injuries. Cranes are dangerous pieces of equipment that require due care and knowledge to safely operate. Failure to do so – from human error or a crane defect – could cause a wide range of serious personal injuries.
- Broken or crushed bones
- Traumatic head injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Struck-by object injuries
- Electrocutions from contact with power lines
- Wrongful death
Boom collapses, overturned cranes, rigging failures, and lost loads could all end an employee’s life. If the worker does survive the crane accident, he or she could suffer permanent disabilities. It is important to seek legal help if you or someone close to you sustained major injuries in a crane accident. You may be able to recover damages.
What Caused Your Crane Accident?
A crane is, by nature, a dangerous piece of equipment. However, negligence can make it even more dangerous than necessary. Negligence can cause a crane to prematurely drop its load or crash through its base. Workers involved in crane accidents may never be the same, physically or emotionally. Identifying the cause of your accident is one of the first steps toward recovering.
- Overloaded crane. Some operators mistakenly believe that if a crane can hoist material, it will work. They may fail to take into account the floor beneath the crane, or whether the hoist can stand the weight.
- Pulling from the side. It is bad practice to operate a crane to hoist material from the side. The design of a crane makes it safe only to pull up and down.
- Faulty machinery. A defect in the crane could cause it to malfunction during operation. A faulty upper limit switch, for example, could fail to prevent the hook assembly from striking the drum. This could cause a dropped load.
Negligent employee training, crane operation, or crane maintenance could cause a deadly crane accident. The crane may tip over, break, or drop its load – causing potentially debilitating injuries for those involved. If you were recently in a crane accident in Texas, help is available. You do not have to go through the legal process alone.
Contact Us Today
The Law Firm of Aaron A. Herbert, P.C. wants to hear from injured workers and their family members after crane accidents in the Dallas/Fort Worth region. We can investigate these accidents and file injury lawsuits against the at-fault parties. Let us help you fight for fair compensation. Call (855) 655-HURT to request a
free consultation.
