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Serious Injuries in an Iowa Crane Accident (Part A)

One of the greatest dangers on a construction site is an accident involving a crane. In fact, a crane accident in Iowa can leave a victim with critical (or fatal) injuries.

If you have been injured in a crane accident in Iowa, then you may be eligible for compensation for:

• your medical expenses;
• disability;
• any pain that you've suffered; and
• any wages that you may have lost.

To file an injury claim after a crane accident in Iowa, you should get the professional help of an Iowa construction accident lawyer. An Iowa construction accident lawyer can investigate your case, and may be able to help you get the compensation that you deserve.

The Dangers of a Crane Accident in Iowa

Because cranes are large, heavy and have a very wide range of motion, there are a number of common construction accidents related to industrial cranes. Surprisingly, at least 40% of all crane accidents are from electrocution, which can occur when a crane accidentally hits a power source during operation.

Other common types of crane accidents include:

• collapse (from overloading, improper assembly or poor manufacturing);
• buckling of the boom;
• overturning;
• dropping loads;
• oversteering; and
• striking a worker or bystander.

Any of these types of crane accidents can result in broken bones, a traumatic brain injury, disfigurement and even death. And because of the serious injuries that can result from a crane accident in Iowa, there have been strict regulations established by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

In fact, according to OSHA, the majority of crane accidents that cause injuries are generally preventable. If you have cause to believe that a violation of OSHA regulations regarding crane safety resulted in your crane accident in Iowa, you can consult an Iowa construction accident lawyer. An experienced lawyer can tell you how these regulations may affect your case.

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