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Serious Injuries in an Iowa Crane Accident (Part B)

OSHA Crane Safety Regulations

OSHA has established strict regulations to prevent a crane accident in Iowa.

Before a crane is to begin operation, these regulations include specific instructions on:

• testing the hoist and the upper limits switch;
• ensuring that employees cannot walk within the crane's swing radius;
• checking outriggers to see that they are properly assembled and stable; and
• creating a plan for lifting loads.

Besides the operation of cranes, OSHA also has established standards for the assembly, maintenance and supervision of cranes, all of which must be carefully observed. Any failure to observe these regulations may be considered an act of negligence.

Liability in a Crane Accident in Iowa

After a crane accident in Iowa, there should be an investigation to determine who may be held liable for the accident.

In this type of accident, the blame may be placed upon:

• the manufacturer of the crane;
• the construction company that was using the crane;
• the corporation that owns the site where the crane was used; and
• maintenance workers and crane operators.

Once the liability has been assessed for your crane accident in Iowa, you and your Iowa construction accident lawyer can talk about how to pursue compensation in an injury claim, particularly whether there are options for any third-party liability claims.

Compensation After a Crane Accident in Iowa

After a crane accident in Iowa, you may be able to claim compensation for the damages mentioned above. To do so, you will have to file your injury claim with the responsible insurer. The liable parties should have sufficient insurance coverage, which may increase the chances that your claim will be sufficiently paid in order to address all of your medical bills and lost wages.

If your claim is not sufficiently addressed, or if it is denied altogether, your Iowa construction accident lawyer can attempt to negotiate a settlement with the responsible insurer. If this is unsuccessful, your attorney can file an Iowa personal injury lawsuit in a formal court of law.

Contacting an Iowa Construction Accident Lawyer

A crane accident in Iowa can leave the victim with serious injuries. The Iowa construction accident lawyer team at Walker, Billingsley & Bair work hard to level the field between injured Iowans and insurance companies. To learn more about what our legal team will do to help you protect your Iowa injury claim, contact Walker, Billingsley & Bair to schedule a no-cost consultation - 888-792-3595.

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