Houston Heavy Machinery Accident Attorney

heavy machinery in houston Every day across the nation, workers and innocent bystanders are exposed to heavy machinery failures or collapses. These injuries can be catastrophic and often leave victims permanently disabled or dead. Adding to the danger, workers often face the burden of navigating a maze of employers, third-party contractors, and their lawyers and are unable to safeguard their legal rights on their own after a heavy machinery accident. That’s where a Houston heavy machinery accident attorney from Craft Law Firm comes into play.

Heavy Machinery Accident Causes

Serious injury or wrongful death occurring as the result of a heavy machinery accident may qualify for compensation. Common causes include:

Collisions with people, vehicles, or other machinery or equipment
Backup and blind spot accidents
Falling objects
Forklift accidents
Crush injuries
Amputation
Improper use of equipment or machinery

Heavy Machinery Injuries Caused by Human Error

Heavy machinery accidents can involve cranes, tractors, mixers, compactors, excavators, sanders, grinders, presses, lathes, and any other types of machinery. In many instances, human error is the cause of the accident, making it 100% preventable. Such instances include:

Inadequate or insufficient training of the machine operator
Inadequate or insufficient training of the surrounding workers
Inexperienced third-party contractors
Inadequate supervision
Hazardous working conditions
Unsafe working conditions
Inadequate maintenance or repairs to the machinery
Defective machinery
Inadequate signage
Inadequate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)