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A crane accident at work can leave you facing the consequences of a very serious and often life-changing injury.
Cranes are essential to industries such as construction and telecommunications, but when this type of heavy machinery is poorly maintained or handled incorrectly, the results can be devastating. For those required to operate cranes, or work nearby while lifting operations are taking place, the risks are obvious and the impact of an accident can be severe.
For those injured in crane accidents, the impact is often felt far beyond the day of the incident. Recovery may involve lengthy treatment, time away from work and real uncertainty about whether returning to the same role will be possible. Loss of earnings, pressure on family life and the effect on your mental wellbeing can all become part of the picture, particularly where the accident could and should have been prevented. Where an accident happened because the crane was not properly maintained, training was inadequate, or safety procedures were not followed, you may be entitled to bring a Crane Accident Claim.
At Lanyon Bowdler, our experienced Crane Injury Compensation Solicitors have helped many people after serious workplace accidents involving heavy machinery. Recognised by Chambers UK and The Legal 500 for our personal injury expertise, we provide clear legal advice, practical support and careful guidance throughout the claims process. We listen and we care.
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At Lanyon Bowdler, we understand how traumatic it can be to be involved in a crane accident. The injuries caused by these types of accidents can be life-changing, and you may have suffered financial damages if the injuries have caused you to take time off work.
The cost associated with specialist treatment, rehabilitation, and adaptations to your home and vehicle can be daunting. If you have been injured as a result of a crane accident, and believe your employer has breached their duty of care towards you, you could be eligible for compensation.
The Personal Injury Team at Lanyon Bowdler has been supporting claimants across the country for many years, and can help you reach the best possible outcome for your crane accident injury claim. Contact us today for a no-obligation consultation.
A crane accident refers to an accident which is either caused by a crane, or involves a crane in some manner. If you are required to work with cranes it is your employer’s responsibility to ensure that there are safety measures in place in order to prevent a crane accident occurring and causing a serious injury.
Some of the main causes of crane accidents include:
Your employer’s duty of care means that they have a responsibility to make sure all employees are not put in harm’s way, and this is usually done by ensuring regular risk assessments are carried out in line with workplace health and safety laws, and that reasonable steps are taken to ensure a safe working environment for all.
If you or a loved one have been involved in a crane accident which has resulted in serious or fatal injuries, you may be able to claim compensation. Whether you are claiming for yourself or on somebody else’s behalf, you must begin the claims process within three years of the incident occurring. If you are unsure as to whether or not you have valid grounds for a claim, please get in touch and our team of personal injury solicitors will be happy to advise you.
The height and weight of a crane lends itself to a variety of different ways that an accident could occur, particularly when the crane is not in good working order or is being operated by somebody without adequate training. The most common types of accidents involving cranes include:
This list is not exhaustive, and if you have been involved in any kind of crane accident which occurred through no fault of your own, you may be able to claim compensation. If the accident occurred at work, leading to you sustaining a serious injury, your employer is liable and you are within your rights to pursue legal action.
Working with, or in the vicinity of, heavy machinery like cranes carries the risk of accidents and injuries occurring when the correct health and safety protocols are not adhered to. One of the biggest risks with crane use is when large, heavy loads are being moved from ground level to higher levels. A heavy load falling from height can have devastating consequences if it falls onto people below, causing serious and even fatal injuries.
Some of the injuries that can occur as a result of a crane accident include:
It’s impossible to list every single type of injury that could potentially occur due to a crane accident, but if you have been injured in any way in an accident involving a crane, which was not your fault, please get in touch with our Personal Injury Team today. We have a great deal of experience in handling personal injury claims of this nature, and we can offer you guidance and advice without the jargon. We’ll make it easy for you to understand what the legal process entails, and we’ll be with you every step of the way to ensure your case is successful.
Being involved in a serious accident, such as those involving cranes, can have a grave impact on your mental health. Whether you were the driver of the crane and you caused injury to others, or you were injured by a crane or its falling load, the mental impact can affect you for months or even years afterwards.
After the incident, many people experience vivid flashbacks, nightmares, intrusive thoughts, and intense distress when presented with something that triggers memories of the incident. PTSD can also cause physical symptoms such as sweating, trembling, nausea, and pain, and many sufferers find their symptoms so debilitating that they may withdraw from social activities or become unable to work due to the fear of encountering a trigger.
If the crane accident occurred due to employer negligence, equipment failure, or the negligence of another employee, you could be entitled to make a claim for the psychological damage you have endured. If you are unsure as to whether or not you have a valid claim, please get in touch and we’ll be happy to discuss the matter with you and offer impartial guidance and advice.
The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 was introduced in order to prevent accidents occurring in the workplace by ensuring that employers were legally required to put measures in place to ensure that risks to their employees were kept to a minimum. This typically involves carrying out regular risk assessments, ensuring machinery and equipment is regularly serviced and maintained, and that employees receive adequate training and are provided with appropriate personal protective equipment.
The Lifting Operation and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998, and the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998, were both put into place with specific legislation on the use of construction cranes. In theory, if your employer is compliant with the relevant legislation, there should be a very minimal risk of crane accidents occurring in the workplace.
Over the past 20 years or so, the use of construction cranes has dramatically increased due to the ever-increasing need for taller buildings to maximise the space available. As a result, construction crane accidents have increased. In response to this, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) introduced The Notification of Conventional Tower Cranes Regulations 2010, which attempts to improve crane safety by making the inspection and monitoring of cranes an easier process.
If you work with cranes, your employer should have paperwork pertaining to the above legislation and how they put it into practice within their company. Any breach in this legislation that then leads to a crane accident occurring and injuries being sustained means that the employer is liable and can be sued for compensation.
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As a case manager I work closely with litigation teams to ensure our clients get the expertise, support and care they need to bring them back to as close to their life pre-injury as possible. This is very often not an easy journey, and balancing the desires of the client to live their best life with collating and presenting the facts of how that life is altered, can be very challenging. Having worked alongside Lanyon Bowdler’s team for many years, I have noted it is always easier to strike this balance, when they are involved.
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From my initial approach to the final positive outcome I felt my solicitor was expending all his energy to win the case. I was kept informed throughout and was given straightforward advice on how to proceed. The end result was an acceptable outcome and the pay-out was prompt.
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We understand that people can feel uncomfortable about approaching Crane Injury Compensation Solicitors, especially if you are still employed by the business where the accident happened.
You can be assured that the team of Personal Injury Lawyers here at Lanyon Bowdler are experienced at dealing with Work Accident Claims in a sensitive way, and will liaise with all the parties concerned on your behalf.
We have achieved high rankings from The Legal 500 and Chambers UK, two of the UK’s leading law industry guides, and each year we strive to go above and beyond our clients’ expectations to maintain our high level of accreditation. We are recognised as a leading firm of solicitors in Shropshire, Herefordshire, Mid and North Wales and the Midlands. Our specialist Company Vehicle Injury Solicitors are here and waiting to help.
We have offices in Shrewsbury, Bromyard, Hereford, Ludlow, Oswestry, Telford, and Conwy, so are able to act for clients in making Crane Accident Claims in Birmingham Wolverhampton, Worcester, as well as anywhere you may live in England or Wales.
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