Florida Crane Accident Lawyer

Why Hire Our Lawyers After a Florida Crane Accident?

Crane accidents can be devastating. You may experience severe physical and emotional pain, as well as the worry that you will not able to support your family until you recover—assuming that you will ever recover enough to return to your old job.

The Florida crane accident lawyers at Rosenberg & Rosenberg are here to make your life easier following a life-altering work injury. We help our clients apply for the benefits and other financial awards they need by:

• Managing your entire case on your behalf, starting with a free case review
• Collecting evidence from all available sources to strengthen your claim
• Identifying all at-fault parties, if applicable
• Listing all of your accident-related losses and determining what kinds of compensation you qualify for
• Meeting with the insurance company to negotiate a fair settlement
• Representing you at all necessary hearings and meetings with other parties
• Keeping you updated as your case progresses and advising you on how to respond to new developments

For more information, call Rosenberg & Rosenberg today. We have staff members, including staff who speak Spanish and Creole, standing by to take your call, discuss your options, and inform you about next steps.

How Construction Workers Can Get Compensation After Accidents in Florida

Depending on the circumstances that led to your injury, you may have multiple ways to recover damages:

• Workers’ compensation claims: Most construction industry employers in Florida are required to purchase workers’ compensation insurance for their employees.
• Personal injury claims: You might be able to file a claim with someone else’s insurer if a third party’s negligence caused your accident. This might be the case if the crane’s maintenance team or owner (if it was rented) contributed to your injuries.
• Both: Some workers may be eligible to receive damages through both workers’ comp and personal injury claims.

Our legal team can guide you through the process of seeking compensation no matter which route you choose.

Should You File a Personal Injury Claim or a Workers’ Compensation Claim?

A workers’ compensation claim is available to employees covered by workers’ compensation insurance. It should guarantee financial assistance for medical bills and missed wages after a workplace accident. However, due to the procedural requirements and tactics insurance adjusters use to reduce the amount they owe accident victims, some workers have their claims unfairly denied.

If you are in a position where you are not covered by workers’ compensation or the accident was caused by a negligent third party (i.e., someone who is not associated with your employer or company), you may be able to file a personal injury claim. Because you can recover more types of damages in personal injury claims than in workers’ comp claims, exploring this option can be well worth it.

Rosenberg & Rosenberg would be happy to review your options with you.

Damages Available to Crane Accident Victims

The types of damages you receive will depend both on your losses and on what kind of claim you file. According to Florida’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO), workers’ compensation may reimburse you for:

• Accident-related medical expenses
• Up to 66-2/3 percent of your lost wages
• Temporary or permanent disability, if your injury interferes with your ability to work

If our crane collapse lawyers end up filing a personal injury claim on your behalf, we could seek compensation for everything not covered by workers’ comp, such as:

• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Reduced quality of life
• Loss of consortium
• Loss of future earning capacity
• Loss of employment or job benefits

Both types of claims could also entitle you to death benefits, if your loved one passed away as a result of their crane accident injuries. The Florida wrongful death lawyers at Rosenberg & Rosenberg can explain more after you get in touch with us.

Injuries Caused by Crane Accidents

Many construction sites require the use of cranes, but without proper safety precautions, these machines can cause serious accidents. Cranes are enormous, require precise control, and move heavy supplies over construction sites. A single mistake can hurt multiple people.

Because crane accidents can take many forms, they can inflict many kinds of injuries. Some of the most serious injuries that cranes can cause include:

• Crush injuries from falling objects or collapsing structures
• Spinal cord and brain injuries from falling off a crane
• Electrocution injuries when servicing the crane
• Lacerations and disfigurement from snapped cables

For example, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports that, in 2022, four workers nationwide were severely injured in accidents involving “other fixed or stationary” cranes. This includes a Florida worker who suffered a scalp laceration.

Some of these injuries affect patients for the rest of their lives, which makes it even more important to file for benefits. If you believe you will be permanently disabled and perhaps even unable to return to work, ask our Florida attorneys what we can do to make sure you are taken care of.

How Crane Accidents Happen in Florida

There is always a risk when it comes to working with heavy machinery like cranes. An innocent mistake or an unforeseeable malfunction could lead to a catastrophic injury.

Unfortunately, all too many crane accidents are the result of negligence and could have been prevented with reasonable care and planning. For example, the risk of an accident increases if:

• Site managers pressure workers to operate the crane in unsafe conditions (e.g., at heights in heavy winds)
• The team responsible for maintaining the crane fails to notice or address a mechanical issue
• Construction companies fail to properly vet the company they rent the crane from, or the rental company deliberately misleads others about the crane’s safety
• Crane operators are not trained in how to work the crane safely and/or are not provided with standard safety equipment

If you or a loved one were the victim of a crane-related injury, we are here to help. The crane accident attorneys at Rosenberg & Rosenberg can work with you and your family to secure your rights and help you pursue the maximum compensation that you deserve.

What to Do After Your Crane Accident

You should always notify your employer after you get hurt on the job, even if you do not qualify for workers’ compensation. Failing to tell your employer about the accident or injury could invalidate your claim to any sort of benefits afterward.

Other steps you should take to protect your health and your legal rights include:

• Seeking medical treatment: Tell your doctor that your injury is work-related so they know to send the bill to your employer’s insurer instead of you. Follow through on all treatment so you do not suffer unnecessarily—and so the insurer can see you are taking your injuries seriously.
• Preserving evidence: While it is our job to build your casefile, you can make this process easier by taking photos of the accident scene, providing us with witness contact information, and saving any communications (like emails or texts) you have with your employer or others concerning the incident.
• Talking to our workplace injury attorneys: The sooner you tell us about your situation, the sooner we can figure out the right way to fight for the workers’ compensation benefits your family is depending on to rebuild your lives.

Rosenberg & Rosenberg understands that this is a hard and emotional time for you and your family. If your claim is denied or you have to take a liable party to court, it can become even more burdensome. Let our Florida work injury law firm take care of everything while you focus on feeling better and planning for the future.

Start Your Florida Crane Accident Claim Today

After a serious injury, it can be difficult to do much of anything, including filing a workers’ compensation claim. However, your window for receiving assistance is short, and missing it could devastate you financially. Reach out to our Florida crane accident lawyers to see how we can assist you.

Rosenberg & Rosenberg is ready to get to work and determine the best option for recovering compensation. Our family-owned firm offers compassionate and personalized support during difficult times. No matter what, we are here for you. Schedule your free consultation by calling our office for help with your injury case today.