Houston Crane Collapse Lawyers
Although the crane has been a machine widely used to complete large-scale construction projects for millennium, the technology is far from perfect. Whether because of rough handling and operation, being compromised by weather-related concerns, or poor manufacturing, a mechanical defect may appear during the use of a crane, putting the crew working around the crane and anyone else in the area in extreme danger. Depending on the size of the crane, a collapse can significantly damage nearby structures, vehicles, and persons.
To learn more about your rights if you have been injured because of a mechanical error involving a crane, contact the Houston crane collapse attorneys of Williams Kherkher at 832-369-8296 today.
Mechanical Failures
Cranes often tower over the sites where they are used, measuring many stories high. Cranes may also be employed to load or unload large amounts of cargo, speeding up what would otherwise be a long, laborious process. However, while they are useful, in the event of a mechanical failure, cranes can be incredibly dangerous. The following are some crane problems that may injure nearby workers:
- Disconnected or dropped cargo
- Weathered or worn out cables and wires
- Poor crane construction
- Poor crane manufacturing
- Failure to properly stabilize
Even small cranes could easily crush vehicles and single-story structures due to their size and weight. The kind of destruction these machines cause when workers or pedestrians are caught in the accident can be catastrophic.
Contact Us
If you or someone you love has been injured because of a malfunction involving a crane, there may be legal options available. For a free consultation with an experienced legal advisor, contact the Houston crane collapse lawyers of Williams Kherkher today by calling 832-369-8296.