Can I Sue a Crane Company in NYC?
If you have been injured in a crane accident, you have the right to be compensated for your injuries and any other losses you suffered. Apart from filing a workers’ compensation claim, you also have the right to sue any third party – including and especially the crane company – that contributed to the accident.
When Can a Crane Company Be Held Liable for an Accident?
If a crane accident is caused as a result of a defective part or due to a mechanical breakdown, the crane company can be held liable for the resulting injuries. If a specific part failed to function as it should have – due to defective design or due to any other factor that was under the manufacturer’s control – you can file a claim against the manufacturer and seek compensation.
It should be noted that in order to establish the crane company’s fault, an expert evaluation of the defective part is usually required. If the expert confirms that the part was indeed defective or it malfunctioned due to a design or manufacturing error, the company’s liability can be established by a preponderance of evidence.
Damages You Can Recover from a Crane Company
Depending on the nature, extent, and severity of the injuries you suffered, you might be able to recover the following damages from the crane company.
- Medical expenses (transportation costs, ER costs, surgery and other treatments, and medications)
- Rehabilitation expenses (physical therapy, occupational therapy, and psychotherapy)
- Cost of mobility aids and modifications to your home and vehicle (in the event of a partial physical disability)
- Cost of long-term care (in the event of a serious physical or cognitive disability)
- Lost wages
- Loss of earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Diminished quality of life
Other Parties That Can Be Sued for a Crane Accident
Depending on the circumstances, there are several other parties that can be held liable for a crane accident. These include:
- The company or contractor responsible for repairing and maintaining the crane
- General contractor or subcontractor for failing to take the required safety measures and for failing to provide you with the personal protective equipment you need
- Engineers, architects, and other independent professionals (if they ask the crane operator to do something unreasonably dangerous and if it results in an accident)
Injured in a Crane Accident? Our New York Crane Accident Attorneys are Ready to Fight For You.
Crane accidents can result in serious, debilitating injuries that might require a lifetime of treatment and care and can severely affect your quality of life. With that said, it’s vital to choose a skilled and experienced construction accident attorney who can fight for you and get you the settlement you deserve.
At the Law Offices of Michael S. Lamonsoff, we have over 100 years of combined experience in handling personal injury claims and have recovered more than half a billion dollars in damages for our clients over the years.
Led by Michael S. Lamonsoff – an award-winning civil litigator who is a part of prestigious forums like Super Lawyers and Multi Million Dollar Award Forum – our team is capable of handling all kinds of personal injury claims and can get results that most of our peers cannot.
To discuss your crane injury claim with an experienced New York crane accidents attorney from our firm, call us today at 212-962-1020 or contact us online and schedule a free consultation.