San Fernando Valley Crane Accident Lawyers
Crane Accidents
Construction cranes are colossal pieces of equipment designed to lift and maneuver heavy materials. Even though all crane operators are specially trained, the injuries sustained from crane accidents can severely impact your ability to live the same life you had before the accident. Serious injury and even death (approximately 500 deaths per year worldwide) are the result when things go wrong with cranes on a construction site. If you or a loved one has been injured in a crane accident, you will want an experienced Northridge construction accident attorney to assist you in determining if your accident was the result of someone's negligence. We eagerly and aggressively take on negligent companies who risk the safety of our clients. The Mandell Law Firm carefully selects our clients and we take the time to get to know you on a personal level. Your case matters to us and we fight to make sure you get the representation and compensation you deserve.
The most common types of crane accidents that crane operators and construction workers on the ground may experience are:
- Electrocution from power line contact
- Assembly and dismantling
- Boom buckling
- Rigging failure
- Cranes tipping over
Every year, dozens of construction workers are injured when a crane on their job site collapses. This type of accident not only injures the crane operator, but puts the workers on the ground in great peril as well. Most crane collapse accidents happen because the boom on the crane buckles. The boom is the "arm" of the crane, and in the construction industry, most job sites have at least one crane with a boom. The main reason that a boom could collapse would be improper blocking (the use of supports to stabilize loads that are lifted off the ground). Another reason that a boom could collapse would be if there is too much weight in the load being picked up. It is the responsibility of the employer to properly train crane operators on all safety procedures, including weight limits. If you or a loved one has been injured as a result of a crane accident in California, either as an operator, or while working on the ground, you need to choose a crane accident attorney who is experienced in these types of complex cases. Not only do we have the experience, we have knowledge of the federal and state regulations governing construction sites. We know how to determine negligence by providing a thorough investigation into your case: preserving evidence, inspecting the worksite, identifying and questioning witnesses and aggressively pursuing any negligent parties.
Contact a Crane Injury Lawyer in Southern California
If you are injured in a crane accident, you will be entitled to Northridge Workers' Compensation benefits; however, these benefits do not usually cover all of the expenses associated with the types of injuries received in crane accidents. Injured workers should be entitled to compensation for pain and suffering as well as medical expenses. Workers' Compensation does not generally cover pain and suffering. You may be entitled to a compensation package that includes damages for present and future lost wages, medical bills, rehabilitation, temporary/permanent disability, pain and suffering, and loss of quality of life. At The Mandell Law Firm, our lawyers are dedicated to representing the victims of crane accidents; we will aggressively help you recover maximum monetary compensation for damages and injuries resulting from your accident so that you can begin to move on with your life. Call today for a free evaluation of your case.
If you or a loved one has been seriously injured as the result of an accident, contact Robert J. Mandell at The Mandell Law Firm for a free case evaluation.