Heavy materials such as steel pylons and large pieces of glass are a part of any construction site and must sometimes be hoisted a couple dozen feet in order to get to a certain proposed floor. Because a group of construction workers can’t hoist these gargantuan materials even if they work together, cranes and other equipment must be used. Although this equipment is a boon for productivity, they can present veritable injury risks to construction workers who never received training on how to manipulate them, lack personal protective equipment, or may fail due to poor quality checks from the manufacturer, lack of maintenance, and improper rigging techniques. The typical construction site in America is fast-paced and dynamic, so care is needed in order to prevent as well as avoid being a victim of lifting operation injuries at your typical site. Many times, workers who just happen to be standing under loads that are about to be dropped have no idea, meaning they may not get the needed notice to get out of the way as the piece of glass or steel comes crashing down, leading to catastrophic injuries such as traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury.

OSHA is a governmental work safety agency that is responsible for enforcing worker safety legislation and ensuring that employers are adhering to the same, and it receives statistics and information on the leading causes of workplace fatalities each year, with being struck by objects, falls, and electrocutions being the most common reasons for the untimely demise of workers. Construction workers usually belong to work unions which advocate for their rights, and they are eligible for compensation under workers’ compensation should they suffer this and other kind of construction-related injuries: however, the payout is often insufficient and leaves the injured worker paying out of pocket and even being unable to afford treatment for their injuries and the cost of rehabilitation in the long run. However, by hiring an experienced construction site injury attorney, it may be possible to recover compensation and so much more by apportioning liability on negligent parties, and we’re here to help with that.

Are you looking for the best construction site injury lawyer? Please call us NOW at 312-444-0214 to learn more about your legal options for justice and compensation. The experienced construction site injury attorneys at McCready Law bring to the table over 50 years of combined experience where we’ve helped thousands of Americans from all walks of life receive compensation after getting injured due to the negligent actions of individuals or corporation. What makes us different is the fact that we are not averse to litigating claims should we believe, after careful analysis, that based off your injuries and the need for extensive treatment and the possibility of a lifetime of disability, you deserve maximum compensation. Most law firms, on the other hand, will opt for insurance company negotiations which do not result in sufficient compensation due to the insurance company having the upper hand. In addition to nationwide reach (call us from wherever you are in the country, and should we not be able to handle your claim, we will reach out to our network of referral law firms so you are adequately represented), we take on all cases on contingency fee basis, and what this means is that there are ZERO UPFRONT FEES for the duration of the processing of your claim, and we only levy our fees at the end of the suit, and only if we’ve recovered compensation on your behalf. We run a bilingual firm (hablamos Espanol), and if you’d like to speak with one of our best construction worker injury attorneys at NO COST to you, please give us a call NOW at 312-444-0214 – our intake team is standing by.

Construction Site Accidents Associated with Falling Heavy Loads

Some of the most common lifting accidents associated with construction sites include:

Dropped Loads

Dropped loads  refers to when the load falls from the crane, forklift, hoist or wrench, leading to worker injury. This type of accident is more often than not caused by factors such as improper rigging leading to material slipping from the equipment and falling, equipment failure due to mechanical issues on account of poor maintenance or an inherent manufacturing defect or improper worker training

Equipment failure

Failure of equipment is one of the major reasons for dropped loads, and this could be caused by any number of factors such as the natural wear and tear experienced by any machines that is used potentially over 50 times each day. If components such as hydraulic systems, pulleys and cables are not regularly inspected and replaced, the chances of equipment failure leading to dropped loads rises.

Overhead hazards

Overhead hazards are yet another major reason for accidents caused by dropped loads. Failure by construction site managers to provide or establish a specific safety zone that must be adhered to during lifting operations can expose workers to unneeded risk and injury. These zones must be marked clearly and be out of bounds to all workers when lifting is being performed. In addition, poor load management during lifting is another overhead hazard that can lead to dropped loads, so operators must be cognizant of the load’s dynamics to ensure proper balancing during the lifting process.

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Some of the most common injuries associated with dropped loads in a construction site includes things like fractures like broken bones which can be complex, requiring complicated surgery. Soft tissue injuries such as ligament and tendon sprains and tears may also occur, some of which may never fully heal, leading to many years chronic pain and disability. Head injuries such as contusions and traumatic brain injuries also occur if the dropped load has a substantial weight, and these injuries can be life-changing, permanently altering the course of your life. It is important to work with an attorney for these types of cases so you can receive comprehensive compensation which can feature damages such as pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, loss of earning capacity as well as the cost of future medical expenses. Need to know the true value of your injury claim as a construction worker that had a load fall on them? Please call us NOW at 312-444-0214 to speak with one of our friendly and compassionate attorneys at no cost to you. Thanks for choosing McCready Law, and we look forward to helping you.