Arizona Construction Accident Lawyer Blog

A Phoenix worker was injured when the crane he was operating hit power lines while lifting an air conditioning unit onto the roof of a house, according to a KPHO report. Witnesses say they heard screaming coming from the area. The worker was transported to a local hospital; however, the extent of his injuries is unclear and police did not release the man’s identity. An investigation is pending.

A deeper look into the circumstances of this Arizona crane accident will determine the cause of the worker’s injuries. There are a few possibilities as to why this incident occurred. Some of these causes may include operator error, a faulty or malfunctioning crane component that may have caused the operator to lose control, or possibly an error on the part of a third party. According to a 2009 report by the Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR), 32% of crane related fatalities involved overhead power line electrocution. Another 18% of crane fatalities resulted from workers being hit by crane booms/jibs and 21% resulted from crane collapses.

If you have been injured or if you have lost a loved one in an Arizona crane accident, it would be highly beneficial to retain the services of an experienced Phoenix crane accident injury attorney. The dedicated lawyers at Breyer Law Offices, P.C. can help you explore all of your legal options and understand your rights under Arizona law. The aftermath of a crane injury can leave victims and their families overwhelmed and confused with mounting medical bills, lost wages and other financial, emotional and physical burdens. The legal team at Breyer Law Offices, P.C. will seek restitution from all negligent parties who played a role in causing your injury and ensure that you’re justly compensated in order to begin the healing process. For more information and a free consultation of your case, call (602) 978-6400 today.

As Phoenix construction accident attorneys, we understand the importance of providing a safe work environment for employees in the construction profession. Because workers use heavy machinery such as cranes and forklifts, work high above the ground, work with electrical wiring, and oftentimes work with substances such as drywall and concrete, it is the employer’s responsibility to make sure that all safety regulations are followed with the utmost care.

Federal regulations are put in place to prevent safety hazards and employee injury or death. According to the CDC, employers should make sure that their work sites comply with all safety regulations before and during the time workers are at the job site. A few tips to help ensure worker safety include:

• Making sure all machinery operators have been properly trained


• Inspect and maintain cranes and other heavy machinery according to the manufacturer’s instructions


• Consider requiring special training or certification before hiring a new employee, even if it’s not required by law


• Utilize safe work practices when employees are working near power lines or other electrical areas

If proper safety standards are not followed in a construction zone, serious injury can occur. In 2008, 977 fatal injuries occurred in the construction and extraction fields alone, according to the United States Department of Labor. Many construction-related deaths are preventable.

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in an Arizona construction accident, the experienced attorneys at Breyer Law can help. We’ll give you honest answers to all of your questions so that you can make the best decision for you and your family. For more information, call one of our reputable Arizona construction accident attorneys at (602) 978-6400 today.