Free Crane Accident
Claim Assessment

Work accidents where a crane is involved are usually exceptionally serious. Cranes are used to manoeuvre heavy objects - most commonly in construction and on off-shore oil platforms - and should anything go wrong with their operation, anybody standing beneath a load that is dropped is likely to be crushed. Research has shown that 90% of accidents involving cranes are attributable to human error – where an employer has failed to adhere to health and safety regulations, not given the right instructions or has provided insufficient training to their staff. If you are injured in a crane accident where any of these factors apply, you are entitled to make a crane accident compensation claim.

As well as ensuring that crane operators are comprehensively trained, employers have a responsibility to ensure that the equipment they use is safe and properly maintained, that a Safe System of Work Plan is made before a lift takes place and that cranes are not carrying weights beyond their capability. In a work environment where there may be employees who do not have a total command of the English language, this includes implementing a visual sign system to control the lifting process. All of these precautions are put in place by the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act to protect employees from injury and eliminate the potential for a crane accident compensation claim.

If you do get injured in a crane accident, your first priority must be that of your health. In the case of serious accidents, an ambulance will attend the scene and it is possible that you will be taken to hospital. Alternatively, first aid may be administered on site – in which case it is still advisable to visit the accident and emergency department of your local hospital to have your injuries treated in more sterile surroundings and have a further examination to ensure there are no elements of your injury that may cause long term health issues. Your attendance at hospital will be recorded in your medical records, and these – together with the relevant entry in your employer´s “Accident Report Book” – will be used to support your crane accident compensation claim.

Making a Crane Accident Compensation Claim

Making a crane accident compensation claim is best done with the assistance of a specialised personal injury claims solicitor. There are many potential pitfalls in the process that a solicitor´s knowledge and experience will be able to overcome and ensure that you receive a fair settlement for your injuries. In some instances, you may also be approached by your employer´s insurance company with an offer of early settlement. Frequently, these offers are designed to save the insurance company money rather than provide adequate compensation for your accident and the intervention of a solicitor often increases the amount offered to a more appropriate level.

Disputes over amounts of compensation, denials over liability and possible issues concerning your employment status are further reasons to consult a solicitor when making a crane accident compensation claim. With these factors in mind, we have opened up a free advice telephone service you are invited to use, should you have been injured in a crane accident which was not your fault.

Our free advice service will enable you to speak directly to an experienced personal injury claims solicitor familiar with work-related injuries and ask any questions related to a crane accident compensation claim. You will also receive helpful and impartial advice about the best way to go about making a claim and other information you can use to your benefit. The service is completely confidential and there is no obligation to proceed with a claim once you have spoken with us.

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Our Promise to You:

What You Can Expect When You Call

When you call our free telephone service, you will be speaking directly with an experienced personal injury claims solicitor. We have many years experience in dealing with work-related injury compensation claims of this nature and understand that you may be in pain from your injuries, in shock from the accident and possibly angry that the incident could have happened in the first place.

Therefore, we will answer your questions with understanding and in plain English to make sure that you fully understand the advice we are offering and are able to use it to your benefit. Our service is also useful to resolve any areas of conflicting information you may have been given by well-meaning family and friends, as we have access to the latest procedures and compensation awards.

Wherever possible, we will try to determine whether you have a crane accident compensation claim that is worth your while to pursue. In order to do this, we will need to know the circumstances surrounding your accident, details of the injuries you sustained and how they were treated. We would also ask you to tell us what affect your accident has had on your quality of life and prospects for future employment.

We usually conclude an initial conversation by discussing a selection of options available to you. You are under no obligation to act on any of these suggestions and we believe that it is often better for clients to spend a couple of days absorbing the advice we have given them and discussing a decision with family and friends. If you want to call back with more questions, you are welcome to do so.

It is in your best interests to call our free advice line as soon as possible on . A crane accident compensation claim has only a certain time period before it becomes time-barred and you lose your right to claim. Our lines are open seven days a week from 8.00am to 10.00pm and we also operate a call-back service if it is not a convenient time to call right now.

If you would prefer a call-back, simply put your contact details in the form below, and one of our friendly and helpful team will get back in touch with you at a more suitable time. We look forward to hearing from you.

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