Crane Injury Lawyer

Having the skill and ability to work in a crane is certainly a trait to be respected. Hand/eye coordination, the ability to work in an elevated setting, and the capability to function in the three dimensions of the crane are all vital. But so is the willingness to scale the crane and work in a setting that has many potentially harmful outcomes. Crane workers face hazards just climbing to their workspace that others would never consider. Then there are the hazards of being high in the air while working alone and with no help should you suffer an issue such as a fall, cut, or other minor injury that is very serious when in a crane cab. Workers who have accepted the challenges of operating a crane know that they could face any of these hazards on a given day:

• Trip and fall or slip and fall injuries while climbing to the crane
• Slip and fall incidents while inside the cab of the crane
• Injuries from a falling object above the crane
• Harm from weather related issues that cause the crane to sway
• A lightning strike to the crane

• Broken or shattered bones
• Joint dislocations and destruction of the connective tissue of the joints
• Back, neck, and spinal cord damage
• Severe lacerations and puncture wounds
• Damage to internal organs and internal bleeding
• Head injuries that include a severe concussion, skull fracture, brain bleed, or other traumatic brain injuries

As an employee in the state, you are covered by the worker’s comp program that is dedicated to assisting workers who are hurt on the job. The program provides many benefits that are offered to hurt workers on an as needed basis and, include:

• Complete coverage of all medical expenses related to workplace injuries up to a total of $1,000,000 per workplace injury incident, with most healthcare providers working directly with the program to eliminate the need for you to deal with billing and deductible payments
• If you are unable to work while healing from your injuries suffered at work, the program will pay up to 66% of your regular weekly income to assist with household and living expenses
• Workers who suffer harm that results in partial or temporary limitations or a loss of earning potential can receive disability payments to compensate for that decreased earning capability
• If the worker suffers severe harm and will never be capable of returning to their current job, the program can provide free vocational training to help in the preparation for a new career path once the worker has recovered and is ready to seek a new job

As a worker who is hurt while on the job, it is not common to be permitted to file a personal injury lawsuit against your employer. Instead, most employees in this situation are required to only use the benefits provided by worker’s compensation to cover their losses and expenses. The only exception that allows a hurt worker to pursue a personal injury lawsuit is when there is gross negligence on the part of their employer. In these cases, gross negligence is defined as a complete lack of concern for the safety of workers.

Typically, the employer must have been informed of a safety issue or hazard and refused to correct it or provide another solution for the worker. As an example, a crane worker might have expressed the need for a new safety harness, which was denied by the employer. If the harness failed and resulted in an employee injury, the worker could have a case for gross negligence and the ability to sue for added compensation above the items that are paid for by worker’s comp benefits. If you feel that gross negligence could have partially or wholly caused your workplace crane injury, please reach out to t DTLA Law Group today. You could be able to seek the lost income not covered by worker’s compensation, the cost to replace any personal property that was damaged in the workplace injury incident, and added funds for your pain and suffering.

Victims of a workplace injury have only 30 days to contact the worker’s comp program and open a claim for their injury incident. If the claim is not opened in that time, it is very likely that your request will be denied, and you will receive no benefits. It is also vital to understand that opening the worker’s comp claim is ultimately the responsibility of the injury victim. Even if your employer claims to have started the process and opened a claim for you, it is wise to contact the program and verify the claim was opened, and you will get the help you need.

If there was gross negligence that caused or contributed to your workplace crane injuries, you will have two years from the date of the incident to file your lawsuit with the court. This time limit is strictly enforced, and once it has passed, you will lose the right to seek compensation for your losses and expenses via a lawsuit. Finally, there are very limited exceptions that would provide added time for the victim to file a lawsuit once the original time allotment has expired. Please get in touch with DTLA Law Group today to speak to a crane injury attorney to discuss how these time limits will impact your ability to seek help and compensation for your losses.

When you choose to work with the expert legal team at DTLA Law Group, you will never need to worry about how to pay upfront legal fees and expenses. Our firm eliminated these payments to ensure all injury victims get the legal services they need without the hardships of out of pocket costs. The firm only gets paid after your legal matter is resolved, and you have the compensation needed to cover your expenses and fees. Finally, if your DTLA Law Group crane injury attorney fails to win your case and deliver the compensation you need and deserve, you owe the firm nothing for the time and investment made to prepare and litigate the lawsuit.

Please make time at your earliest opportunity to reach out to DTLA Law Group to discuss the facts of your case at a free consultation with a seasoned crane injury attorney. The information you gain could provide the solutions you need to overcome the challenges created when you suffered your workplace injuries.

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