Los Angeles Heavy Equipment Attorney

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Serious accidents can occur when cranes, tractors and other heavy equipment malfunction. (For example, bone-crushing injuries and severed limbs may result.) When the accident was caused by a defect in the equipment, the injured parties likely have a claim for compensation.

These claims can get complicated, however. This is because it may be difficult to figure out what type of defect is to blame: a design defect, a manufacturing defect, a defect arising from the failure to warn, etc.

If you have been injured in a heavy equipment accident, our lawyers will help you get to the bottom of your case. At Shoop | A Professional Law Corporation, we will dive right in to investigate the accident and, if needed, consult experts. We will also fight back against any efforts made by the at-fault party to pass the blame over to others.

Common Types of Heavy Machinery Accidents

Heavy equipment refers to large, powerful machines typically used in construction, manufacturing, mining, and other industrial settings to perform tasks that involve lifting, digging, moving, or demolishing materials. These machines are designed to handle heavy loads and perform work that would be impossible or highly inefficient for manual labor. 

Common examples of heavy equipment include cranes, bulldozers, forklifts, and excavators. These machines are integral to various industrial operations but also pose significant risks if not operated or maintained correctly.

Common types of heavy machinery accidents include:

• Crane Accidents: Cranes can tip over if loads are miscalculated or the ground is unstable, leading to catastrophic incidents. Falling loads are another risk, especially if they are not securely attached. Additionally, cranes that come into contact with power lines can cause severe electrocution.
• Forklift Accidents: Forklifts may overturn if overloaded, driven too fast, or operated on uneven surfaces, posing serious risks. Workers can also be struck by moving forklifts or injured by falling loads that are not properly secured.
• Excavator Accidents: Excavators can cause injuries when their rotating cab and boom hit workers or objects within the swing radius. They also pose a risk in trenching operations, where walls may collapse if not properly supported.
• Bulldozer Accidents: Bulldozers can roll over on steep or unstable terrain, endangering the operator. They also present a hazard of striking or running over workers with their blade or tracks.
• Backhoe Accidents: Backhoes can pin or crush workers between the machine and other objects, leading to severe injuries. Contact with overhead power lines during operation is another common risk, potentially causing electrocution.
• Loader Accidents: Loaders can overturn on uneven ground, risking injury to the operator. They can also strike workers with their bucket or other moving parts, leading to serious injuries.
• Dump Truck Accidents: Dump trucks are prone to tip-overs, especially when loads are unevenly distributed or the ground is unstable during dumping. Limited visibility when backing up increases the risk of striking nearby workers.
• Compactor Accidents: Compactors may roll over on uneven terrain, endangering the operator. Workers nearby can also be struck by the compactor or its moving parts.
• Concrete Mixer Accidents: Concrete mixers can become unstable and roll over, particularly when turning on sharp curves. Mechanical failures are also a risk if the mixer is not properly maintained, leading to potential injuries.

Put Your Case in Good Hands

Those who have been injured in heavy equipment accidents receive aggressive advocacy at Shoop | A Professional Law Corporation, an industrial machinery accident law firm serving Los Angeles.

Our legal team seeks full compensation for our clients, such as for medical expenses, hospitalization, and pain and suffering, among other damages. Where there has been amputation or another permanent injury, we will seek compensation for lost earning capacity. Attorney David Shoop and our legal team make every effort to settle cases by negotiation, but if the corporation refuses to be reasonable, we are ready to seek maximum compensation in court.

Contact us online today and schedule a free consultation with a Los Angeles heavy equipment lawyer