Crane Accidents

Crane Accident Attorney in Schuylkill County

Serving Injured Workers in Schuylkill County Since 1962. Both Claims, One Firm.

Crane accidents can leave workers with life-altering injuries and no clear path forward. At The Law Offices of Anthony Urban, P.C., we’ve represented construction workers, heavy equipment operators, miners, and industrial workers throughout Pennsylvania since 1962, and we handle both the workers’ compensation claim and any available third-party personal injury lawsuit from a single firm. You don’t have to navigate two separate legal tracks on your own.

What sets our approach apart is direct attorney access. Clients meet with a lawyer from the start and communicate with that lawyer throughout the case, not with paralegals or assistants. If you’re too injured to come to us, we come to you: home and hospital visits are available.

Contact us today for a free, no-obligation consultation about your crane accident claim. We charge no legal fees unless we win your personal injury case. Call (888) 268-0023 to speak directly with an attorney.

Why Schuylkill County Workers Choose The Law Offices of Anthony Urban, P.C.

Over six decades of representing injured Pennsylvanians has given our firm a detailed understanding of work injury claims at every stage, from the initial workers’ compensation filing to complex third-party litigation. That depth of experience matters in crane accident cases, where a single incident can give rise to multiple claims against multiple parties.

More than 60 years of work injury experience representing construction workers and industrial employees throughout Pennsylvania
Direct attorney communication at every stage of your case, without being passed to support staff
No legal fees unless we win your personal injury case
Home and hospital visits for clients who can’t travel due to their injuries
Available around the clock to answer questions and respond to urgent needs
Personalized legal strategy tailored to your specific situation, not a one-size-fits-all approach

How Crane Accidents Happen & Who Gets Hurt

Cranes are among the most powerful and hazardous pieces of equipment on any job site. When something goes wrong, the consequences extend well beyond the operator’s cab.

Common Types of Crane Accidents

Crane accidents take several distinct forms, each with its own set of causes and potential injuries:

Crane collapse and tip-over from unstable ground, improper setup, or overloading beyond rated capacity
Dropped loads caused by rigging failures, cable breaks, or improper load securement
Electrocution when a crane boom contacts overhead power lines
Falls from crane ladders, platforms, or elevated work areas
Struck-by incidents involving swinging loads, counterweights, or debris

What Causes These Accidents

OSHA identifies falls, electrocutions, struck-by incidents, and caught-in or caught-between accidents as the four leading causes of construction fatalities, and all four can occur in crane-related events. The underlying causes typically include operator error, inadequate training or certification, failure to inspect for mechanical defects, improper maintenance, and failure to account for ground conditions before setup. Equipment defects in the crane or its components can also play a role.

Who Gets Injured

Crane accidents injure operators, ironworkers, riggers, and workers on the ground below. In some situations, bystanders near a construction site face risk from collapsing structures or falling debris.

Injuries Common in Crane Accidents

The forces involved in a crane accident rarely produce minor injuries. Workers who survive these events frequently face long recoveries and, in many cases, permanent limitations.

Documented injuries include traumatic brain injury, spinal cord damage, paralysis, neck and back injuries, broken bones, crush injuries, amputations, and severe burns from electrocution. Beyond the physical harm, many survivors experience depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress, documented outcomes of catastrophic workplace accidents that may be recoverable as part of a personal injury claim. When a worker can’t return to their prior occupation, long-term lost earning capacity compounds the immediate financial burden of medical treatment.

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Your Legal Options After a Crane Accident in Pennsylvania

Crane accident victims in Schuylkill County may have two separate legal avenues available, and understanding both is essential to protecting your financial recovery.

Workers’ Compensation

Pennsylvania workers’ compensation operates as a no-fault system. Injured employees can receive benefits regardless of who caused the accident. Workers’ comp covers necessary medical treatment and a portion of lost wages, but it doesn’t compensate for pain and suffering or the full economic impact of a catastrophic injury, and direct lawsuits against the employer are barred under the system.

Third-Party Personal Injury Claims

When a party other than the employer contributed to the accident, Pennsylvania law may permit a separate personal injury lawsuit in addition to the workers’ comp claim. Potentially liable parties in crane accident cases include the crane manufacturer if a defect played a role, a general contractor responsible for job site safety, a crane owner or rental company, a subcontractor, or a property owner. A successful third-party claim may allow recovery of pain and suffering, full lost wages, and compensation for permanent disability, categories unavailable through workers’ compensation alone.

Pursuing both claims simultaneously is permissible under Pennsylvania law and, depending on the circumstances, may be the most complete path to financial recovery.

Filing Deadlines to Know

Under 42 Pa.C.S. § 5524, injured workers generally have two years from the date of injury to file a personal injury lawsuit. For workers’ compensation, Pennsylvania law requires you to report the injury to your employer in writing, ideally within 21 days but no later than 120 days, or you risk losing your right to benefits. A formal Claim Petition must typically be filed within three years of the injury date. How these deadlines apply depends on the facts of your situation. Contact us to discuss your specific circumstances. We handle both the workers’ compensation and personal injury aspects of crane accident cases so important issues don’t get overlooked.

Compensation Available in Crane Accident Cases

The compensation available to a crane accident victim depends on which claims apply to the situation. Workers’ compensation benefits in Pennsylvania generally include coverage of all necessary medical treatment, wage-loss benefits calculated at two-thirds of the worker’s pre-injury average weekly wage, subject to statewide caps, and specific loss benefits for permanent injuries such as amputations or significant loss of function. When a crane accident is fatal, workers’ compensation may provide death benefits for surviving dependents and a burial expense allowance.

A third-party personal injury lawsuit, where available, can recover past and future medical expenses, full lost earnings and future earning capacity, compensation for pain and suffering and emotional distress, and damages for permanent disfigurement or disability. These two legal tracks address different losses, which is why pursuing both, where the facts support it, may provide the most complete financial recovery after a catastrophic workplace injury.

Steps to Take After a Crane Accident in Schuylkill County

What you do in the days immediately following a crane accident can directly affect both your workers’ compensation claim and any personal injury lawsuit.

Seek emergency medical care right away, even when injuries aren’t immediately obvious. Medical records from the day of the accident are important evidence in both types of claims.
Report the injury to your employer in writing as soon as possible. Under Pennsylvania workers’ compensation law, verbal notice alone may not be sufficient, and waiting beyond 120 days can forfeit your right to benefits.
Preserve evidence including photographs of the scene and equipment, contact information for witnesses, any prior safety complaints or OSHA inspection records, and all medical bills.
Don’t give a recorded statement to any insurance company before speaking with an attorney.
Contact an attorney promptly. Pennsylvania’s two-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims and the workers’ comp notice deadlines mean delays can permanently limit your options.

If you’re unable to travel because of your injuries, we’re available for home and hospital visits. Call (888) 268-0023 any time to speak with an attorney about your situation.

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Talk to a Crane Accident Attorney in Schuylkill County Today

Crane accident victims in Pennsylvania face complex decisions under time pressure. The sooner an attorney reviews your workers’ compensation and personal injury options, the better positioned you may be to protect your rights. The Law Offices of Anthony Urban, P.C. has represented injured workers throughout Schuylkill County since 1962. You’ll work directly with your attorney from the first call through the resolution of your case.

There are no legal fees unless we win your personal injury case, and your initial consultation is free and carries no obligation. Home and hospital visits are available if you can’t come to us.

Call (888) 268-0023 now to speak directly with a crane accident attorney. Don’t wait until a deadline passes.

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