Crane Accidents

Des Moines Crane Accident Attorneys

Supporting Cranes Cause Catastrophic Injuries

Working with cranes is inherently dangerous, but that doesn’t mean that crane accidents are always unavoidable. Many crane accidents are caused by negligence, and in these cases, the victims may be entitled to financial compensation.

If you or someone you love has been injured in a crane accident, you may be eligible for financial compensation to help cover your medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages. The Des Moines crane accident lawyers at LaMarca Law Group, P.C. can help you understand your legal rights and options and work to recover the compensation you need.

Don’t wait to get the legal help you need. To learn more about how we can help you, call our office at (515) 705-0233 or contact us online to request a consultation today.

Types of Crane Accidents

Crane accidents can happen in many different ways, and each type of accident has the potential to cause catastrophic injuries or fatalities.

Some of the most common types of crane accidents include:

Overturned cranes: When a crane is carrying a load that is too heavy, the entire crane can tip over, leading to a serious accident.
Collapsed cranes: Cranes are made up of many different parts, and if just one part fails, the entire crane can collapse. This can cause the crane to fall onto other construction workers or bystanders, leading to severe injuries or fatalities.
Crane collapses: Even if the crane itself doesn’t collapse, the boom can collapse, causing the load to fall onto other workers or bystanders.
Crane contact with live power lines: Crane operators must be very careful when working near power lines, as the crane can easily become electrocuted.
Improper crane assembly: If the crane is not properly assembled, it can easily collapse, leading to a serious accident.
Dropped loads: When a crane drops a load, the load can fall onto other workers or bystanders, leading to serious injuries or fatalities.
Crane operator errors: If the crane operator is not properly trained, he or she may be more likely to make an error that can lead to a serious accident.
Crane accidents while being transported: Cranes are extremely heavy and difficult to transport, and if they are not properly secured, they can easily fall off the truck and onto other vehicles or pedestrians.

Common Injuries in Crane Accidents

Crane accidents can cause a wide range of injuries, and in many cases, these injuries can be catastrophic or even fatal.

Some of the most common injuries associated with crane accidents include:

Broken bones
Amputations
Head injuries
Spinal cord injuries
Soft tissue injuries
Burns and electrocution
Crushing injuries
Internal injuries

Recovering Compensation After a Crane Accident

If you have been injured in a crane accident, you may be eligible for financial compensation to help cover your medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages.

Some of the most common types of damages that are available in a personal injury lawsuit include:

Medical expenses: This can include the cost of hospital stays, emergency room visits, surgeries, and more.
Lost wages: If you were forced to miss work while you were recovering from your injuries, you may be eligible for compensation for lost wages.
Loss of earning capacity: If your injuries were so severe that they prevent you from returning to work, you may be eligible for compensation for the loss of your future earning capacity.
Pain and suffering: This can include both the physical pain and emotional suffering that you experienced as a result of the accident.
Loss of enjoyment of life: If your injuries prevent you from participating in activities that you once loved, you may be eligible for compensation for the loss of your enjoyment of life.
Loss of consortium: If your injuries prevent you from being able to have a normal relationship with your spouse, you may be eligible for compensation for the loss of your consortium.

How Our Crane Accident Attorneys Can Help

Crane accidents can cause catastrophic injuries, and in many cases, the victims may be unable to return to work. This can place a significant financial strain on the victims and their families, but a personal injury lawsuit can help to recover the compensation they need.

The Des Moines crane accident lawyers at LaMarca Law Group, P.C. can help you understand your legal rights and options and work to recover the compensation you need.

To learn more about how we can help you, call our office at (515) 705-0233 or contact us online to request a consultation today.

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