Northern California Crane Accident Lawyers
Northern California Crane Accident
Cranes are widely used in the construction industry for building large structures and buildings, and although crane technology has improved greatly over the years, crane accidents still happen, killing and injuring hundreds every year in mostly preventable accidents. Employers are responsible for providing crane operators with sufficient training and licensing, and for providing all who work with or around cranes safety training. The northern California construction accident lawyers at Estey Bomberger have more than 70 years of collective experience in construction accident litigation, including severe crane accidents, and can pursue financial compensation from the negligent employer.
Causes of Northern California Crane Accidents
Common causes of crane accidents include:
- Power line contact
- Crane assembly/dismantling
- Boom buckling/collapse
- Rigging failure
- Overturned cranes
- Counter weight crushing
- Falls
- Dropped loads.
Types of Crane Accident Injuries
Cranes can seriously injure not only the crane operators, but also innocent bystanders and passerby’s. Dropped loads can easily crush a construction worker and contact with a power line often results in electrocution of a construction worker. Injuries such as burn injuries, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, bone fracture injuries, amputation (loss of limb), and internal organ injuries may be life threatening. Construction workers who have been involved in a crane accident can also suffer from deep gashes cuts, bruises, severed nerves and blinding injuries.
Protecting Your Legal Rights
If you have been injured in a crane accident, contact a northern California personal injury lawyer at Estey Bomberger immediately. Even if you are receiving benefits from workers’ compensation, you may be entitled to additional compensation from a third party, such as a construction site owner, contractor or construction manager. Construction accident claims can be a complex area of law because several parties may be involved. Our personal injury lawyers are familiar with the laws that apply to the construction industry and how to negotiate with big business insurance carriers. We have obtained substantial settlements and verdicts (see case results) for our clients’ damages. Our clients have received monetary compensation for medical bills, lost earnings, anticipated lost earnings, diminished quality of life, and pain and suffering. In cases of a wrongful death, the deceased’s descendents may be entitled to compensation for funeral costs, loss of companionship and loss of wages.
Crane Accident Statistics
- In the United States, crane accidents claimed the lives of more than 190 workers in 2009.
- In 2009, more than 300 crane accidents were reported internationally.
- More than 500 construction workers die in crane related accidents annually in the U.S.
- The most common cause of crane accident fatalities was contact with a power line, which accounted for 39 percent of all fatalities in 1999.
No Recovery, No Fee
Upon hiring a northern California crane accident attorney at Estey Bomberger, you will not be charged any fees to represent you. Our firm handles every case on a contingency fee basis, which means that our attorneys are paid only when they obtain monetary compensation for your damages. A contingency fee arrangement allows any client the opportunity to hire the best legal representation. Phone us at (800) 890-6722 to start the claim’s process. The road to recovery may only be one step away.