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There are workers’ compensation issues as well as potential negligence claims in any crane accident case. In any construction accident case, whether it’s a crane accident or forklift accident, it is important to have the case evaluated immediately by a construction accident lawyer who can assess causation and help determine if there is a viable negligence case.
In crane collapse situations, if the cause was a defective part, there may be a defective product liability case against a part manufacturer, importer or retailer. If the collapse occurred due to negligence of the crane operating company, there may be a valid third party claim (in addition to the workers’ compensation claim). Also, crane collapse accidents can result in both products liability cases as well as negligence cases. In other words, if a crane collapsed due to both a defective part and negligence of another party, there may be more than one viable cause of action. Legally, there would be two claims rolled into one lawsuit.
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The single most important factor in the success of a crane accident case is proper investigation early on. Determining what caused the collapse is crucial in being able to obtain fair financial compensation for an injured worker and his family. OSHA investigations can be helpful, but do not provide the sufficient legal basis to find liability.
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Pennsylvania and New Jersey Construction Accident Lawyers
Jeff Laffey is passionate about workers’ rights and accident safety. Learn about his 2012 workplace safety presentation to union members in Philadelphia.
Jeff’s law firm proudly represents union and nonunion workers, such as:
- carpenters,
- plumbers,
- electricians,
- steel workers,
- iron workers, and
- laborers.
If you or a loved one was seriously hurt or killed in a crane accident, contact our Pennsylvania and New Jersey construction accident lawyers for a free, confidential consultation. Our lawyers accept cases in other states such as New York or Delaware on a case by case basis and welcome calls from local counsel. (866) 641-0806/Click To Call
Disclaimer: The lawyers at LBK provide quality legal advice to individuals after accepting their case. No attorney-client relationship is created by this website. Nothing on this site is intended to provide legal advice. Because every case is unique, discussion of prior outcomes and settlements in past cases is no guarantee of a similar outcome in current or future cases.
