Crane Accidents Claims

Crane accidents can occur in a variety of different forms. The most common type of crane accident experienced in Scotland is when this heavy machinery strikes someone. The HSE reported that in 2015/16, there were 44,000 cases of people injured as a result of contact with moving machinery in the UK. In many instances, people can be crushed between the crane and another item. This type of accident can result in serious injuries including internal bleeding and smashed bones.

Types of Crane Accidents
Crane Accidents can involve serious injuries and financial losses. The Health and Safety Executive was forced to initiate numerous guidelines to combat a rise in crane injuries during 2007/2008. These years saw a number of crane accidents including three fatalities and several injured.

Again the HSE was forced to act when on 5, May 2014 a 600ft crane toppled at Peterhead Business Park. This massive crane weighed 825 tons and did £3.2m of damage. Later investigation revealed the cause of the accident to be soft ground. This ground was unable to support the massive weight of the crane and after a few days, it sunk in violently causing the entire crane to top size.

Crane accidents can and do happen without warning. You are eligible to receive compensation if you have been injured in a crane accident that was the result of another party’s negligence.

Falling items pose another set of risks that must be recognized. Hard hats must be worn whenever cranes are being operated in the area. Falling items can cause a variety of serious injuries including concussions, broken bones, and lacerations. According to the HSE 2015/16 Labour Force Survey, there were 61,000 people injured because of contact with moving objects across the UK.

Due to the very nature of the work cranes do, there is a significant risk of toppling. Items with unexpected weight, uneven ground, and harsh weather can all contribute to crane toppling accidents. When a crane is fully extended, it is at it most vulnerable position. If you have been injured because of a crane toppling over, you are entitled to receive compensation for your injuries.

Who is Liable for My Crane Accident?
The HSE has set out specific guidelines that must be adhered to in order for your employer to operate a crane within the limits of the law. Every employer is required to show a ‘duty of care’ toward all employees and visitors. The guidelines dictate that your employer must maintain all machinery to the highest standards. Your employer must also provide all employees with the proper safety precautions and training. This includes providing staff with the appropriate safety equipment such as helmets and safety harnesses. All crane operators must be properly licensed and the crane used must be appropriate for the job at hand.

What to Do If You are involved in Crane Accidents
The moments following a crane accident can be traumatic and keeping a level head can be difficult during these situations. The first thing you should do whenever you are injured is seek medical advice. You should also be sure that your accident is properly reported to your employer and documented. Contacting a claim specialist can be the smartest move to make at this time. Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd will gather the evidence you need to lodge your claim.

How Compensation Can Help You
Compensation can help you cover medical cost and losses you have incurred because of your crane accident. Your compensation can help you during the recovery process and if you have missed work or are unable to return to your profession indefinitely, you can use your compensation to maintain a comparable quality of life. Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd understands how important compensation can be for a person injured in a crane accident and we are dedicated to providing you with the most professional claims experience possible.

Can I be Fired For Lodging a Crane Accidents Claim Against My Employer?
Your employer cannot fire you for lodging a claim against them. It is their legal responsibility to keep their workspace safe and their employees out of harm’s way. Your employer is required by law to have some form of insurance protection in place to provide them with a financial support in the event of a claim being lodged against them.

What Should I Do If My Employer’s Insurer Contacts Me?
Your employer’s insurer holds a financial responsibility to its shareholders to try and reduce the amount of claims paid out. This means your employer’s insurer is not working with your interests in mind and is instead trying to increase its own bottom line by reducing your access to compensation.

How Long Will It Take to Receive Compensation?
You can receive compensation for your injuries in as little as three months. This time can be extended if your claim is contested by your employer’s insurer. It is common for insurers to contest serious injuries as they result in large compensation claims being paid out. You can expect longer court proceedings if your claim is contested. The court will be forced to conduct an in-depth investigation of the circumstances of your accident.

How a Claim Specialist Can Help
Utilizing the experience of a claim advisor makes sense. Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd has years of experience navigating the compensation claims court and we are able to give you an honest and straightforward assessment of your injuries compensation potential.

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