CRANE ACCIDENT LAWYER IN BROOKLYN

Crane accidents can happen for many reasons, including operator error, improper setup, overloading, rigging failures, dropped loads, mechanical defects, inadequate maintenance, unstable ground conditions, or failures to follow appropriate safety procedures.

Weather conditions, communication failures, and mistakes during assembly or dismantling can also contribute to serious accidents.

Determining the cause often requires reviewing maintenance records, inspection reports, worksite procedures, equipment data, and other evidence.

Responsibility depends on how the accident happened and who controlled the equipment or worksite.

Potentially responsible parties may include the crane operator, general contractor, subcontractor, crane owner, equipment rental company, maintenance provider, rigging company, manufacturer, or another company involved in the project.

Because crane operations often involve several different contractors and companies, more than one party may share responsibility for the same accident.

Your health and safety should come first. Seek medical attention as soon as possible and report the accident to the appropriate supervisor, employer, or other responsible party.

If you can safely do so, preserve photographs or videos of the crane, equipment, worksite, and your injuries. Gather witness information and keep copies of accident reports, medical records, and any other documents related to what happened.

You may also want to speak with an attorney before giving detailed statements to an insurance company or signing documents related to the accident.

Potentially. Workers’ compensation may provide benefits to eligible employees injured on the job, but a crane accident may also involve negligence by a company or person other than your employer.

For example, a third-party claim may be possible if a contractor, equipment manufacturer, crane owner, maintenance company, or another party contributed to the accident.

An attorney can review the circumstances and help determine whether you may have a workers’ compensation claim, a third-party personal injury claim, or both.

The compensation available depends on the type of claim, the severity of your injuries, and the laws that apply to your case.

Potential compensation may include medical expenses, future medical care, lost wages, reduced earning capacity, pain and suffering, disability, disfigurement, and other accident-related losses.

Workers’ compensation benefits differ from damages that may be available through a third-party lawsuit, so the available recovery can depend on which claims apply.

The deadline to file a claim depends on the laws of the state where the accident occurred and the specific type of claim involved.

Workers’ compensation claims and personal injury lawsuits may be subject to different notice requirements and filing deadlines. Additional rules may apply if a government entity or other special circumstance is involved.

Because waiting too long could affect your legal rights, consider speaking with an attorney as soon as possible after a crane accident.

Crane accident cases can involve catastrophic injuries, complicated equipment failures, multiple contractors, extensive safety records, and disputes over which company was responsible.

As America’s Largest Injury Law Firm™, with more than 1,100 lawyers nationwide, $35 billion recovered, and 35 years of experience, Morgan & Morgan has the resources to investigate serious crane accidents, review worksite and equipment records, preserve evidence, identify potentially responsible parties, and pursue the compensation our clients may be entitled to.

Depending on your case, your legal team may include attorneys, paralegals, case staff, investigators, and other professionals who can help move your claim forward and keep you informed throughout the process.

We believe everyone deserves access to excellent legal representation, regardless of their financial situation. That’s why we offer free case evaluations. Qualifying crane accident cases are handled on a contingency-fee basis, meaning there are no upfront attorney’s fees and you pay nothing unless we win your case.

That’s our promise: The Fee is Free® unless we win.

If you were injured in a crane accident in Brooklyn, New York because of someone else’s negligence, contact Morgan & Morgan today for a free case evaluation to learn more about your legal options.