Construction sites feature heavy equipment due to the nature of work that is performed at these locations. From excavators to cranes to everything in between, these large pieces of equipment make easy work of activities that would have taken weeks had they been done manually. While this heavy equipment is indispensable in the modern world of construction work, it can present veritable risks and challenges for workers who may suffer severe injuries due to negligent actions performed by co-workers or management, or even manufacturers who may produce defective heavy equipment. It is important to note that over 90 percent of what we believe to be accidents or flukes have a human component to them in the sense that nothing usually happens by happenstance and that human action or lack thereof is responsible for construction site accidents and related injuries. While construction workers are union members and are covered by workers’ compensation, the reality is that sustaining a catastrophic injury such as being impaled by a crane can lead to extensive injuries and the need for expensive, multiple surgeries as well as quitting construction work, and workers’ compensation which usually covers the bare minimum. The best way to seek maximum compensation in such events is to hire an experienced injured construction worker attorney who can go over your claim with a fine tooth comb in order to identify the negligent actions as well as liable parties, and we’re here to help with that.

Are you looking for the best construction worker injury attorney? Please call us NOW at 312-444-0214 to learn more about your legal options for justice and compensation. For close to three decades and over 50 years of combined legal experience, the passionate and knowledgeable injured construction worker lawyers at McCready Law have helped injured Americans across the country, from all walks of life seek and receive compensation after they were injured by the negligent actions of others. The McCready Law difference lies in the fact that we are not afraid to litigate should we feel that in accordance with the evidence and the extent of your injuries, you deserve maximum compensation as allowed by law and many times, taking a case to court is the only way to achieve it. While the insurance company settlement negotiations route is usually significantly shorter, they tend to result in lower payouts which may not be sufficient for construction workers who have suffered life-altering injuries which may require multiple surgeries and rehabilitation both of which can be very costly. In addition to having nationwide reach, we also take on all cases on contingency fee basis, which simply means that there are ZERO UPFRONT FEES should we take up your case, as we charge you absolutely NOTHING until we’ve resolved your claim, and only if we’ve recovered compensation on your behalf.  We run a bilingual office (hablamos Espanol), and we’d like to offer you a one-time 100% FREE consultation with one of our construction worker injury lawyers – simply call us NOW at 312-444-0214 to book your complimentary consultation: our intake team is standing by.

Common Reasons for Heavy Equipment Injuries in Construction Sites

Equipment malfunction is a primary cause of heavy equipment accidents, and it can be attributed to a number of reasons such as poor maintenance, wear and tear, and even manufacturing defects. These machines often move tons of sand and cement and hunks of metal each day and as a result, have their joints strained to their maximum capacity. Over time, this speeds up the wear and tear process due to tensile forces and friction, necessitating regular maintenance and inspections to ensure that any trouble spots are mitigated, repaired or replaced in a timely manner.

Insufficient safety protocols are yet another reason for the prevalence of heavy equipment accidents. Due to the dangerous nature of work associated with heavy equipment at construction sites, safety protocols must be closely and strictly followed everyday that the machine is in operation. This can include things like having spotters guide the machinery as the operator manipulates it, the implementation of designated pathways that the machine can follow, the wearing of PPE or personal protective equipment such as safety goggles, hard hats and high visibility clothing. Failure to implement these can lead to preventable accidents and injuries, inferring some kind of negligence which must be legally looked into.

Injuries Associated With Heavy Equipment Accidents

Many different injuries are possible in regards to construction accidents, but some common severe injuries involving heavy equipment include:

• Fractures due to bone breaks on account of impacts from equipment due to machinery tipping over
• Head injuries due to falling objects dropped by cranes and other heavy equipment from a height, which can morph into traumatic brain injuries
• Cuts and lacerations due to sharp heavy machinery edges going into one’s skin
• Falls due the lack of safety harnesses while working on elevated machinery or cranes which suddenly give way due to a mechanical malfunction or incorrect operation owing to lack of training
• Crush injuries where workers are caught between equipment and another object such as a wall, leading to catastrophic limb injuries or damage to internal organs

Unfortunately, these are common injuries that occur alongside heavy equipment accidents on construction sites.

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When it comes to apportioning liability in a heavy equipment accident event, multiple entities or individuals may share legal liability for your injuries. Equipment operators, site managers, employment contractors, and site owners may all be deemed liable for said injuries depending on the role they played in creating an unsafe or risky work environment. Therefore, one may be able to sue and recover a substantial amount of compensation for damages such as the cost of medical attention, pain and suffering, lost wages, loss of consortium and so much more. If you were injured at a construction site due to large machinery or heavy equipment accidents, please call us NOW at 312-444-0214 to learn more about your legal options for justice and compensation. Thanks for choosing McCready Law, and we look forward to helping you.