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Leading Crane Accident Lawyers Fight For Workers Injured In Construction Accidents In Palm Beach County and Broward County, Florida

Everyone knows that construction work can be hazardous. But construction work involving cranes can be particularly dangerous. These large machines are massive and difficult to maneuver and, as such, when there is an accident involving a crane, the injuries can be quite serious.

Workers who are injured in construction accidents in Florida may receive compensation for their injuries and related losses by filing a workers’ compensation claim or a personal injury claim. Leading crane accident attorneys at Lawlor, White & Murphey fight for Floridians who have sustained injuries in crane accidents at construction sites.

Contact Lawlor, White & Murphey about Your Florida Injury Claim Today

If you been injured in South Florida, we encourage you to contact us as soon as possible. We are ready and willing to fight for the rights of you and your family, pooling all of our resources, experience, and knowledge to defend your interests.

To schedule a consultation entirely free of charge, call us today or fill out a quick online form with a brief description of your case. As soon as you do, one of our lawyers will reach out to you promptly.

Skilled Personal Injury Lawyers Represent Clients Injured In All Types Of Crane Accidents

When you have been injured in a construction accident, having experienced counsel by your side is critical for achieving a positive outcome in your case. The skilled personal injury lawyers at Lawlor, White & Murphey represent clients in Florida who have been injured in all types of crane accidents, including — but not limited to — the following:

  • Crane tipping over
  • Crane mechanical failure
  • Boom collapse
  • Power line and electric shock accidents
  • Crane drops heavy load
  • Crane dislodging from mount

To learn more about our extensive experience handling crane accident claims and how our skilled personal injury team can help you financially recover from your crane accident injuries, schedule a free consultation with our office.

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Crane Accident Victims May Recover Compensatory Damages For Their Injuries And Other Losses

When someone is negligent and that negligence causes or contributes to an accident where a person is injured, the injured person can recover compensatory damages for their accident injuries and other losses. By filing a personal injury claim in a state’s civil court, the injured party may seek to recover any of the following and more:

  • Expenses for prescription drugs
  • Emergency room bills
  • Cost of physical rehabilitation
  • Medical treatment costs
  • Bills for doctor visits
  • Hospital bills
  • Loss of life enjoyment and companionship
  • Emotional pain and suffering
  • Surgical expenses
  • Future anticipated medical bills related to the injury
  • Loss of future earning capacity
  • Loss of wages
  • Lost earned sick and vacation time

Personal injury claims are based on negligence; if another person or entity’s negligence did not cause or contribute to the accident, then there is no basis for a claim.

Florida Workers Injured In Crane Accidents May Receive Workers’ Compensation Benefits

Workers’ compensation benefits are designed to assist workers who have suffered injury or illness while performing their job duties. Unlike personal injury claims which require proving negligence, workers’ compensation benefits are provided to injured workers regardless of who is at fault for the accident.

Florida workers are eligible to receive the following workers’ compensation benefits:

  • Cost of medical treatment: Florida workers may be eligible to receive benefits for all medical treatment that is considered reasonable and necessary resulting from the workplace injury
  • Benefits for temporary disability: Florida workers may be eligible to receive benefits for temporary disability in the form of monetary benefits that are intended to replace a portion of the wages that have been lost due to the workplace injury
  • Benefits for permanent partial disability: Florida workers who have been in workplace accidents that result in permanent partial disability may be eligible to receive monetary benefits. The level of compensation a worker may receive is based on the specific body part that has been affected by the disability
  • Benefits for permanent total disability: Florida workers who sustain a workplace injury or illness that will not improve with additional medical treatment may receive permanent total disability benefits
  • Expenses for vocational rehabilitation: a worker that is injured on the job may receive vocational training or education so that the worker can pursue a new line of work

Hear Directly from our Clients

ERICA MEDLAR

If you’re looking for an Attorney that will fight for you then you should check out Lawyer White and Murphey. They care about you, they care about what is right. They work hard to help you with your case. They become your family not just your attorney. If You come to me and ask me do I know a lawyer I will always recommend Lawlor White and Murphey.

DEE K PIERRE JEAN

Gran abogado, muy buen personal. Si tiene un accidente y necesita un abogado, Lawlor White & Murphey son muy buenos, me ayudaron y me alegró mucho llamarlos, estarán encantados de ayudarlo.

B.L.

Me and my friend got rear ended at a stop light,I suffered a neck injury John was very understanding and did a great job on my case

CHARLES HLAVAC

Mr.Lawlor, is an established trial lawyer not just another benchmark or bus stop poster. (Being Very Serious) I am a Veteran Mr.Lawlor, took my traumatic experience and turned the distress and agony of even speaking about it and put it into a legal understanding. My anxiety regarding my situation was turned into a legal matter. I was no longer left feeling emotionally raw and malaise throughout the whole process. HE HAS A LEAVE NO PERSON LEFT BEHIND MENTALITY. If you have a liability matter Mr.Lawlor is the individual that leads the company that you are apart of when his working on your case . He doesn’t judge anyone based on your background , education or ethnicity his what isn’t typical these days – HONEST .

JAIME HAGADORN

¡Este es un fantástico equipo de abogados! Todos los que trabajaban allí me trataron como si fuera su caso más importante, a pesar de que no era un caso importante de accidente automovilístico. Se aseguraron de mantenerse en contacto durante todo el proceso y me llamaron de inmediato cuando los llamé para preguntarles si no podían atender mi llamada en ese momento. Su secretaria siempre me saludaba muy alegremente en su oficina y sentía que me trataban como a su propia familia. Los recomendaría altamente. ¡Hicieron el trabajo rápidamente y con excelentes resultados!

Schedule A Free Case Evaluation With Top Rated Crane Accident Lawyers At Lawlor, White & Murphey

If you have been injured in a crane accident while on the job, you are eligible to receive compensation for your accident injuries and other losses. In addition to workers’ compensation benefits, if another third party bears responsibility for your accident, you may hold them financially liable for your losses.

Proving negligence is challenging and most at-fault parties will counter that someone else shares some level of fault. So how do you know if you should file a workers’ compensation claim or a personal injury claim against your employer or another third party? We can help.

Top-rated personal injury attorneys at Lawlor, White & Murphey are experienced in handling all types of crane accident claims and have a record of successful outcomes. Our team is available to meet with you for a free case evaluation so that you can make the most informed decision regarding your crane accident injury claim. Schedule your free consultation with one of our accident attorneys today.

 

Frequently Asked Questions About Crane Accidents In Palm Beach County and Broward County, Florida

FAQ: How much time do I have to decide whether to file a claim for my crane accident?

In Florida, the statute of limitations for filing an injury claim in the civil court is four years from the time the accident occurred. If you are filing a workers’ compensation claim in Florida, you must notify your employer of the injury within 30 days of the accident. If, however, your condition or illness develops over time, you are required to notify your employer within 30 days of the time you discovered that your injury was a result of your accident. Failure to notify your employer according to these deadlines may result in a loss of all or some of your benefits.

FAQ: Besides my employer, who else may be held liable for my crane accident?

If you were injured in a crane accident, there may be other third parties who can be considered liable for your accident. For example, if the crane was defective, you may file a lawsuit against the crane manufacturer. If another contractor was in charge of the construction site, you may be able to hold them accountable.