Thousands of workers are hurt while on the job every year. These workers are entitled to receive workers' compensation benefits, which offers financial assistance and special benefits when someone gets hurt when doing their work-related duties. The majority of employers are required to offer workers' compensation insurance. This special insurance offers medical benefits and covers a portion of lost wages when a worker is hurt on the job. If necessary, workers' compensation might take care of vocational retraining when a worker cannot return to the same job and needs to be trained for another kind of work. What is a Crane? A machine that has a hoist rope, chains or wire ropes attached along with sheaves, a crane is used to lower and lift materials and to move heavy materials into a horizontal position. Usually, a crane is used for transporting and lifting very heavy materials. A crane can use more than one simple machine to create the desired mechanical advantage and transport and move loads beyond the natural capabilities of humans. Cranes are often used on construction sites and for large building projects that include bridges, skyscrapers, and even the placement of church steeples. Cranes play a very important role in the building industry today, but in the meantime, there have also been reports of serious industrial accidents involving cranes and causing multiple deaths or serious injuries to dozens of people. Injuries Suffered from Operating a Crane Cranes are very dangerous machines. Crane operators must be highly skilled and undergo extensive training. Cranes must also have routine maintenance and be kept in tip-top shape. Cranes can cause injuries to the operator as well as to the construction workers and others on the ground below. There are several ways one can be injured by a crane. Just one malfunction of the crane or one mis-step by the operator can be life-changing for several people. Here are a few of the ways that injuries that can result from crane usage. Electrocutions Struck by crane load Struck by the crane Crane collapse These accidents can cause several injuries, such as: Amputations Nerve damage Spinal injuries Paralysis Traumatic brain injury Broken bones Any of these injuries can require hospitalization, surgical procedures, and physical rehabilitation. The medical bills can mount quickly and you might be off work for months or even unable to return to work at all. Consult With a Workers' Compensation Attorney If you have suffered an injury while on the job, you are eligible to file a workers' compensation claim to seek benefits. Because of the complexity of workers' compensation claims, you should consult with a workers' compensation attorney. An attorney can file your claim for benefits and ensure you get the maximum benefits that you are entitled to receive. If your claim is denied, your lawyer can fight to get benefits started or in some cases, reinstated. Schedule your free initial consultation with a workers' compensation attorney today.
