Pursuing Justice for Crane Accident Victims
“Moving large, heavy loads is crucial to today's manufacturing and construction industries. Much technology has been developed for these operations, including careful training and extensive workplace precautions. There are significant safety issues to be considered, both for the operators of the diverse "lifting" devices, and for workers in proximity to them.” ***
While cranes are a key part of construction, they can also be extremely destructive. They move heavy loads, and with their own height and weight, they can cause building collapses and severe or even fatal accidents.Cranes need to be regularly and properly inspected, operators need to be suitably qualified and trained, and cables, chains and hoists must be appropriately selected. With over 30 years of experience in construction and construction law, and with one of the only licensed civil engineers practicing in construction accident personal injury law, the law firm of Smith, Currie & Hancock LLP California possesses the technical and legal know-how to fight for the compensation you justly deserve.
If you or a loved one has been a victim of a crane accident, you need skilled legal representation to fight for the compensation you deserve. We can help you recover the money you need for medical bills, lost wages and suffering. We believe construction injuries are preventable, and we are dedicated to holding responsible parties accountable for negligence.
Our knowledgeable and experienced attorneys handle all types of crane accident-related personal injury cases, including brain injuries and wrongful death.
Whether you are a construction worker, a site visitor or a bystander, we can help you in crane accident cases involving:
- Electrocution/contact with power lines
- Overturned cranes
- Boom buckling
- Dropped loads
- Rigging failures
- Falls
If you or your loved one was the victim of a crane accident, we urge you to seek timely legal counsel. There are time limitations for filing a lawsuit against the people, company or companies that caused your accident.
Contact us for a free initial consultation.
Who Will Pay My Bills?
Crane accident injuries can require lengthy medical treatment and adaptive equipment as part of the rehabilitation process. You may be facing financial hardship and workers' compensation may not cover your health care bills. If you have lost a family member because of someone's negligence, you may be able to obtain compensation for funeral expenses, loss of income, and pain and suffering.
You can rely on our firm for aggressive representation and a thorough investigation to uncover all potential sources of liability, such as subcontractors or property owners. Unless we recover compensation, you will not be charged attorney fees by our firm.
With deep technical knowledge of the construction industry and extensive construction law experience, we are well-equipped to deal with the complexities of litigating construction injury cases and wrongful death cases related to crane accidents.
If your accident occurred because of a defect in the crane, we can help you pursue products liability claims against the manufacturer.
We have recovered millions for clients in construction accident cases, and we will pursue the best possible outcome for your case. Unless we recover compensation, you will not be charged by our firm. We also offer negotiable fees.
Contact our lawyers to discuss your case. If you have been injured, we are available to travel to a construction site quickly for emergency situations, or we can meet you in the hospital, in your home, or in a convenient location.
*** From the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration website: http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/cranehoistsafety/index.html
