Crane Accidents in New York City
The Law Office of John O’Gara, Esq., PC focuses exclusively on personal injury cases. We are a prominent, experienced and compassionate firm. Crane accidents in New York City are dangerous and becoming more common. Our goal is to provide the best possible representation to people who have been injured or suffered the wrongful deaths of family members because of construction site crane accidents. We work hard to gain the best possible results in New York City crane accident lawsuits.
If you are injured in a New York City crane accident
You are most likely protected by New York State workers compensation insurance at your place of employment. However, workers’ compensation does not provide any compensation for pain and suffering and usually provides less than full compensation for lost wages. If you are seriously injured in an on-the-job accident, you should consult with a lawyer regarding a potential third-party lawsuit in addition to your workers’ compensation claim. The Law Office of John O'Gara, Esq. P.C. wants to help you recover more than just workers compensation benefits. Call our office today, and find out if you have a potential third-party lawsuit to compensate you in ways that workers’ compensation does not, including real compensation for pain, suffering, full past and future lost wages, not the fraction paid by workers’ compensation.
If you are a passer-by, injured by a construction site or crane accident, you should consult with an attorney with extensive experience in construction site accident litigation. Our office will pursue third parties, including property owners, contractors, equipment manufacturers and other liable parties and their insurance companies for injuries, suffering, damages, lost wages, medical bills etc., for injuries resulting from construction site and crane accidents.
New York City crane accident injury
The companies that own and operate the cranes which routinely loom over New York City must be held accountable for their safe operation. Pedestrians, residents and construction workers are all at risk of devastating injury for any failure by responsible parties to safely maintain and operate those cranes. The cranes move tons of materials in tight spaces, in densely populated areas, with very little room for error. Crane owners and operators who choose to operate in the lucrative New York market must bear responsibility for the proper erection, operation, and dismantling of cranes.
Crane operation mistakes that can mean disaster include:
- Improper set up
- Skipped steps in the protocol for operation
- A defective part
- A careless operator
- A negligent inspector
- An inadequately trained or inexperienced crane operator
As New Yorkers have learned recently, improperly manufactured, inadequately repaired, sloppily loaded, or poorly operated cranes can spell real disaster. Loss of life and extensive property destruction are the unfortunate consequences of such failures.
Your initial consultation is free
If you’ve suffered an injury as a result of negligence at a construction site or negligent crane operation, you need an attorney who has handled such cases before. Rely on the Law Office of John O’Gara to thoroughly investigate the accident, establish legal liability, and collect the full money damages allowable under the law. The most effective way to make safety the main priority of owners, operators and contractors is to identify and call to account every negligent party. Our firm brings strong experience in construction law to fight for the best possible resolution of your case. We are here for you.
