Crane accidents on construction sites

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Crane accidents on construction sites

• Ph. No. ?718-619-4215, 914-357-8911
• E-mail whc_at_cooper-law.com
• www.cooper-law.com

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• Crane is a common piece of construction site
  equipment and it makes easy to transport
  thousands of pounds worth of materials.
• But the downside is that crane accidents can
  and do happen, so the equipment poses a risk for
  construction workers.

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Causes of crane accidents

• The main causes of most crane accidents include
• Overturns
• Collision with other equipment
• Mechanical malfunctions
• Hitting power lines
• Mishaps during lifting

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• The main risk associated with a crane is
  that it can easily tip over. When a crane is
  set-up improperly, is carrying an overweight
  load, or is in operation on unstable ground, it
  can very easily topple over.
• Using a crane during windy weather
  conditions can cause it to tip over as well.

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Crane accident injuries

• When a crane accident occurs, nearby workers
  are more likely to suffer injury as opposed to
  the crane operator.
• Someone such as an ironworker, rigger,
  carpenter or even non-construction worker on the
  site is more likely to suffer injury during a
  crane accident.

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• Although most crane accidents do no result
  in death, serious injuries can occur. Crushed
  legs, broken bones, organ damage, burns and even
  permanent paralysis can occur following a crane
  accident.
• The injured person may face a lifetime of
  rehabilitation and long-term care.

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• If you are hurt in a crane accident through
  no fault of your own, then you may have grounds
  for a personal injury lawsuit.
• The New York construction accident lawyers
  at Marvin A. Cooper, P.C . can help with your
  personal injury claim.

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• Contact
• Auto accident attorney, NY
• Marvin A. Cooper, P.C.
• 245 Main Street, Suite 510
• White Plains, New York
• Ph. No. ?718-619-4215, 914-357-8911
• E-mail whc_at_cooper-law.com
• www.cooper-law.com