A crane operator was severely injured in a construction site accident, which left him dangling 150 feet above the site. According to a WTOP news report, the construction accident occurred on 14th Street, between Belmont and Chapin Streets, in Washington D.C. The worker was able to communicate with emergency crews despite suffering life-threatening injuries in the crane accident.The authorities were able to lower the victim from above the worksite and transport him to a nearby hospital. Investigators are looking into what caused this crane accident.
Many construction sites utilize large cranes to move and lift heavy objects. Operator error, mechanical malfunction or a defective part can lead to a serious injury crane accident. It is tragically common for heavy items to fall from the crane, for cranes to collapse, or for cranes to tip over, causing catastrophic injuries or even death. Construction companies, property owners and contractors owe a duty of care to workers on their job site. They have an obligation to provide a safe job site and adhere to safety standards. It is also important that the workers receive proper job and safety training and are supervised at all times.Proper safety devices must be provided and it is crucial that the site is adequately tested for stability before heavy machinery is allowed on the premises.
Injured victims of construction accidents may seek financial compensation for their losses by filing for workers compensation benefits. In cases involving negligence, additional compensation may be available through a third-party claim. An experienced construction accident attorney can determine liability for an accident and help victims fully understand their legal rights and options.
The New York personal injury attorneys with The Law Offices of Kenneth A. Wilhelm have a lengthy history of handling New York injury incidents. If you or a loved one has been hurt on a New York jobsite, call our offices at 1-800-WORK-4-YOU (1-800-967-5496) for a free case evaluation. We can also help with personal injury cases in New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, or Florida. If you have been seriously injured in any of the 50 U.S. states, please call us and we will try to help you with your case. Other phone numbers for us are: 1-800-RADIO-LAW, 1-888-WYPADEK, OR 1-800-LAS-LEYES Please visit our website: www.work4youlaw.com