NYC Construction Equipment Accident LawyersInjured by a Crane, Forklift or Machine?
Our NYC construction equipment accident lawyers represent workers injured by cranes, hoists, forklifts, lifts, vehicles, power tools and defective jobsite machinery. We investigate how the equipment failed and who was responsible for it.
Over 35 years representing injured New Yorkers. Free case review. No fee unless we win.
- $500M+ Recovered
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Crane, Hoist and Equipment Accidents We Handle
A jobsite accident lawyer looks at the machine, how it was used, and how it was maintained.
Crane Failures
Boom failures, tip-overs, rigging failures and dropped loads.
Hoist Accidents
Material and personnel hoists that malfunction, fall or are improperly operated.
Forklift Collisions
Workers struck, pinned or crushed by forklifts and telehandlers.
Defective Lifts
Scissor lifts, boom lifts and aerial platforms that fail or tip.
Vehicle Accidents
Dump trucks, excavators and delivery vehicles on or near the site.
Power-Tool Injuries
Saws, nail guns, grinders and drills that malfunction or kick back.
Missing Guards
Equipment operated without required guards, shields or safety switches.
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Who May Be Responsible for a Construction Equipment Injury
Depending on the facts, more than one company may share responsibility:
Owners
The owner of the property where the work was performed.
General Contractors
The company that ran the job and coordinated equipment use.
Subcontractors
Trades that operated or controlled the equipment.
Equipment Rental Companies
Companies that supplied cranes, lifts or machinery to the site.
Manufacturers
Makers of defective construction equipment or safety components.
Maintenance Providers
Companies responsible for inspecting and servicing the equipment.
Workers' Compensation vs. Potential Third-Party Claims
Workers' compensation through your employer generally covers medical treatment and a portion of lost wages, regardless of fault.
A third-party claim is a separate personal injury claim against someone other than your employer, such as an equipment manufacturer, rental company or general contractor. Whether one is available depends on how the accident happened and who was responsible.
A defective construction equipment lawyer can review whether any third-party claim may exist alongside your workers' compensation case.
Evidence Our Crane Accident Attorneys May Investigate
Equipment cases depend on records that can disappear quickly.
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Inspection and maintenance records for the equipment
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Site photographs and video footage
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Witness accounts from operators and coworkers
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Safety reports, incident reports and permits
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Preservation of the equipment itself for expert examination
Results for Injured NYC Workers
Over $500M recovered for clients since 1987. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Truck driver crushed when vehicles being lifted by a magnetic crane fell onto him.
Worker killed after a small piece of steel detached from a metal sheet during pile-driving work.
Pile-driving hammer struck a dock builder in the chest, fatally injuring him.
What Our Clients Say
"The Dearie Law Firm made an experience that could have been potentially incredibly complicated and difficult go seamlessly. They were always very professional and kind, which is so important when you're going through something that makes you feel so vulnerable. They always make you feel they're in your corner. I couldn't recommend them enough."
"The Dearie Law Firm fulfilled my case with great professionalism, kindness and decency. My particular attorney was always available, and answered all my concerns promptly and wisely."
"Great law firm. Staff is friendly and they work hard to get you real results."
Construction Equipment Accident FAQs
Injured by jobsite equipment? Talk to an NYC construction equipment accident lawyer.
Free case review. Call us 24/7. Se habla español.
(212) 970-6500Get a Free Case Review
Confidential. No obligation. Responses 24/7.
No fee unless we win. Submitting this form does not create an attorney-client relationship. See our Privacy Policy.
Prefer to talk? Call (212) 970-6500