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Houston, Texas is one of the largest cities in the United States and thankfully is full of construction projects most of the time. Unfortunately, safety precautions are not always followed on Texas construction sites. We will investigate your case to determine how the accident happened, who is at fault and what damage has been done. Schechter, McElwee, Shaffer & Harris, L.L.P., your Houston personal injury lawyers, have extensive experience handling crane accident cases.
Crane accidents are one of the leading causes of death and injury in the construction industry today and crane accidents happen far too frequently. In 2009 alone, 303 crane accidents were reported and of those, 197 led to deaths. Crane Accidents are typically caused by:
- Overloading the crane
- Lifting unbalanced loads
- Crane operator inattention
- Equipment Defects such as improper design and maintenance
- Overturned cranes
- Rigging failures
- Improper assembly or dismantling of a crane
- Falls
- Dropped loads
Types of Cranes Commonly Involved in Texas Construction Site Accidents:
- Tower Crane
- Overhead Crane
- Deck Crane
- Truck-Mounted Crane
- Side lift Crane
- Rough Terrain Crane
- All Terrain Crane
- Telescopic Crane
- Hammerhead Crane
- Railroad Crane
- Floating Crane
- Aerial Crane
If you or a loved one has been involved in a crane accident, the Houston Personal Injury attorneys of Schechter, McElwee, Shaffer & Harris, L.L.P. are here to fight for you and your family. We will help you pursue the fair compensation you deserve for your serious personal injury.
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