According to the U.S. Department of Labor, as many as 82 workers die each year as a result of crane-related accidents. Many more are seriously injured. Frighteningly, the majority of crane accidents involve power lines and electrocution of the crane operator and nearby workers. Other crane-related injuries and deaths may be attributed to overturned cranes, dropped loads, counter weight crushing, lack of communication between the crane operator and other workers, falls, rigging failures, boom collapse and crane malfunction. In addition to being utilized in the construction industry, cranes and related equipment such as forklifts, hoists and aerial work platforms are frequently used by telephone and utility workers, manufacturing plants and warehouse operations.

Given the dangerous nature of cranes and similar heavy equipment, injuries sustained in crane-related accidents are often debilitating or even deadly and raise a host of complicated legal issues. Only an experienced workplace accident lawyer can evaluate the factors that may affect an injured worker’s ability to recover damages. Some of these factors include workers’ compensation law; construction law; insurance coverage; the parties responsible for the worker’s injuries, such as landowners, contractors, sub-contractors, equipment suppliers, design professionals or manufacturers; and compliance or non-compliance with state and federal occupational and worksite safety regulations.

The dedicated trial lawyers of Feldman Shepherd understand that on-the-job accidents can result in injuries that are often severe and prolonged, causing physical, emotional and financial hardship to the injured worker and his or her loved ones. We are committed to helping workers and their families throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey secure all of the compensation to which they may be entitled. This may include damages for pain and suffering, financial losses, emotional distress, medical expenses and in some cases, punitive damages for another party’s wrongdoing.

At Feldman Shepherd, we strive to obtain the best possible recovery as expeditiously as possible. We are here to serve you with hard work, attention to detail and a caring approach tailored to your individual needs. If we may be of assistance to you, please do not hesitate to contact us today.