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Cranes serve important roles in a variety of industries. They are used to load and unload ships, trucks, and trains, they are used to move equipment and materials, and they are used in the construction of buildings. Unfortunately, they do pose significant hazards to both the operator and other workers on the job site. If you have been injured in a crane accident, a North Carolina crane accident attorney can review your case and determine whether you are entitled to compensation.

A North Carolina Crane Accident Attorney Handling All Types of Crane Accidents

Crane accidents can happen for many reasons, including operator error, lack of training, or poor placement. Regardless of the cause, crane accidents can result in very serious injuries and sometimes death. We represent workers and their families who have been injured in all types of crane accidents, including the following: 

• Collapse or tipping over
• Improper assembly or disassembly
• Contact with power lines
• Dropped loads
• Improperly secured loads
• Overloading accidents
• Inadequate safety protocols or missing safety equipment

Whatever the cause of the accident, you should contact a North Carolina crane accident attorney for help. They can explain your options and whether you may be entitled to compensation. 

Workers’ Compensation and Crane Accidents

If you have been injured in a crane accident while at work, you are most likely able to pursue a workers’ compensation claim. Workers’ compensation benefits can cover all of your medical expenses and up to two-thirds of your average weekly income. They are available to workers who are injured at work and while in the course of their work duties. 

Perhaps most importantly, these benefits are available to injured workers regardless of fault. In other words, you do not need to prove that your employer or anyone else was at fault in causing the accident. You can receive workers’ compensation benefits even if the accident was caused by your own negligence. 

Workers’ compensation benefits are available almost immediately. This means that you can get the compensation you need to pay your medical bills and replace your lost income without having to wait for weeks or months. This allows you to focus on getting the medical treatment you need without having to worry about paying your bills. 

How a North Carolina Crane Accident Attorney Can Help

You do not need to hire an attorney to file a workers’ comp claim. Many claims are denied, often because the worker did not submit the correct documentation or made some other mistake. A North Carolina crane accident attorney will know what needs to be done to ensure that your claim is approved with minimal delays. In other words, they can help you get your benefits as quickly as possible. 

If you have already submitted your claim and it has been denied, a crane accident attorney can help you file an appeal. You must take action immediately, however, to protect your right of appeal. As a result, we recommend that you contact a lawyer as soon as possible. 

Injured in a Crane Accident? Talk to a North Carolina Crane Accident Attorney Today

At Martin & Jones, we have a record of success in helping injured workers get the compensation they need to get back on their feet. To discuss your case and your options, contact us today by calling 800-662-1234 to schedule a free consultation.

Hear it from our clients

“We hired Martin & Jones in March 2015 and Steven Corriveau became our personal lawyer. Steven is a true professional who is understanding and easy to communicate with. He clearly explained the legal process to us. We are confident in the specific information, advice and feedback he gives us and know that he always has our best interest in the case. He responds quickly to our questions and concerns being available 24 hours a day. As our legal journey continues we look at the number of contacts we have with Steven. There have been 52 plus phone calls and conversations, 50 plus emails, 3 plus personal meetings, and 18 plus legal documents. We are honored to have such a caring lawyer as Steven in a stressful situation, in which he makes the process less difficult. We highly recommend Steven Corriveau who is great, intelligent, persistent and will deliver to the client. Our expectations are very high and Steven is the best.” 

- Ronnie & Patricia

“We would like to express our gratitude to you (Hunt Willis) for accepting our case. First of all, when I called this law firm, a very sweet and kind lady answered the telephone and gave me assurance by asking and going over the accident with me, while my husband was in the hospital. I felt assured I was doing the right thing for us. She was so helpful in so many ways. What a professional lady. Secondly, we are much pleased that you have settled this case with the insurance company to receive the proper amount to assist us in so many ways. My husband and I are very happy with you and the firm in handling our case. You made us have confidence in your professional and integrity along with your assistant Ms. Routh, when you both came to see us in our home, in which we saw your compassion and thoughtfulness at that time. We will never forget what you have done for us, and we thank the lord for directing me to contact this firm. I’m glad I did.” 

- Linda

“I would like to leave a testimonial thanking Steven and Allison for their care and understanding. Steven’s pursuit and success in getting some compensation for our loss. A final closure of our loss of brother Mike. Thanks to Martin & Jones for looking after Mike’s care since his injury in 2005. You have been there for Mike and his family for a long time. Mike passed in 2016 and you stood for the family up to the present (July 2017). Many thanks.”

- Dan

“Thank you for always making me feel welcome and at ease in your office. I respect the work you do and your enthusiasm for it and am grateful for your talents.”

- Tracy

“Thank you for the work you have done for Carl and our family. We so much appreciate your sincere professionalism and kindness you showed us. I know Carl is smiling right now and the Lord has blessed us through you. May God bless you.”

- Connie, whose husband Carl worked as a brakeman for CSX Transportation and died of mesothelioma

“Thank you for your concern of my well-being every time I spoke with you. It always meant so much. I hear nothing but awful stories of dealing with attorneys and their offices, but I have had nothing but positive experience. You have many special ways of working with people in need of help. Words can never express the way your support has been so helpful. I pray you will continue to help others. I wish you all the best.”

- Mary

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