Crane Accident Fatally Injures Construction Worker with Falling Glass Panes
Can someone who was hurt get money in Arizona beyond just what workers compensation claims pay them? Often times, these claims are limited to whatever is allowed under workman’s comp. However, many people do not realize that construction accidents in Arizona and injuries are often different due to the number of sub-contractors on the job site. Thus, getting the top injury accident lawyer can be important in helping to determine if there is a claim.
A 24-year-old construction worker was killed in a construction accident after he was struck by glass panes that fell from a crane, as reported in a recent article. The worker was working on a building remodel when the glass panes fell off the top of a crane. The man was taken to a local hospital where he died shortly after the accident. The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is investigating this fatal construction site accident.
The sad and unfortunate truth about crane accidents in Arizona is that they are often totally preventable. Crane accidents can occur when loads are dropped, as it did in this worker's case. These accidents can also occur when the crane collapses or tips, or when individuals fall from cranes. No matter how crane accidents occur, the consequences are usually devastating and often fatal. Some of the serious injuries that could occur as a result of crane accidents include broken bones, chemical burns, brain injuries, paralysis and disfigurement. All of these injuries have severe financial, physical and emotional consequences for injured victims and their families.
Arizona law allows victims of construction accidents such as crane accidents to sue for injury-related compensation beyond just making a workmens' compensation claim in many cases. However, the law relating to such cases can be complex. Each case needs to be carefully investigated and convincing evidence needs to be collected to prove every individual case. If you have been injured in an Arizona crane accident, call a skilled Phoenix construction accident attorney at Breyer Law for a free consultation and evaluation of your claim. We will explore every possible avenue to secure fair compensation for your injuries and loss.
