New York Crane Accident Lawyer

What Causes Construction Crane Injuries?

There is a broad range of causes of crane accidents in the city. In fact, there are strict regulations regarding the safe operation of these giant machines.

Many accidents occur when the safety measures are not adequately enforced on construction sites, or the appropriate safety techniques are not taught.

Crane accidents can be caused by:

• Falling loads – cranes that carry loads beyond their capacity risk chain failure. Sometimes, the load may be the appropriate size, but inadequate hoist lines result in the chain snapping and the load falling. 

• Falling – cranes can fall due to safety harness failures and high winds.

  • Electrocution – if any part of the machine comes into contact with a live wire, people can be electrocuted.

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    • Rigging failure – insufficient or inadequate equipment compromises a load and can result in it slipping or breaking free.
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    • Tipping over – this is a grave danger for mobile cranes. If the crane is swung too quickly or lifts a load beyond its capacity, it could tip over.
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    • Poor assembly – a crane should always be assembled correctly. Not using enough parts or substituting parts can compromise the overall structure of the machine.
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    • Boom collapse – booms on the machines can collapse if the crane is no blocked properly or is overloaded.

    What You Should Do After a Crane Accident

    If you or someone you know has been injured in a crane accident, you could be entitled to compensation. You might also be eligible to pursue further legal action, depending on your case.

    There are two options for pursuing compensation after an accident:

    1. You can file a worker’s compensation claim. If you are a covered employee, you will be covered for on-the-job injury, whether or not negligence or a mistake was the cause of the damage. Such claims include limited payment for loss of wages, cover for medical bills, and disability benefit if necessary. If a worker lost his life in the accident, death benefits might be provided.
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    3. You can file a personal injury claim or wrongful death claim. You cannot file either of these against an employer, but you can pursue legal action against a third party that was responsible, such as the crane manufacturer.

  We have helped clients obtain justice and compensation in a variety of personal injury cases, such as car accidents, construction accidents, wrongful death, and severe injuries.