Crane Accident Attorney in Los Angeles

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McGee Lerer Ogrin is a husband-and-wife-led personal injury practice with more than 40 years of combined legal experience. When you call us, you speak directly with the attorney handling your case. Our team includes former insurance adjusters who understand how claims are valued, where insurers apply pressure, and what evidence shifts negotiating leverage in your favor. Our research, case valuation models, and trial preparation are built around one thing: injury litigation.

Crane accidents produce some of the most severe injuries on any Los Angeles construction site, and the claims that follow are almost always contested across multiple defendants and insurers. We treat every client as an individual, staying attentive to their well-being and practical needs throughout the process, not just the status of their case.

Common Causes of Crane Accidents on Los Angeles Construction Sites

Crane accidents rarely trace back to a single mistake. Operator error, inadequate training, and insufficient supervision account for a significant share of incidents. Mechanical failure is another recurring factor: rigging problems, worn components, and structural buckling can bring a crane down without warning.

Overloading a crane beyond its rated lifting capacity creates a serious risk of tipping or structural collapse. Falling or improperly secured loads can strike workers and bystanders below. Contact between a crane arm and overhead power lines is a distinct hazard that causes electrocution injuries on job sites across the county. Each of these causes points to different parties and different theories of liability, which is why the investigation matters as much as the claim itself.

Who Can Be Held Liable After a Crane Accident

Construction sites involve layered relationships: general contractors, subcontractors, crane operators and their employers, equipment manufacturers, and property owners may each carry some share of responsibility for what went wrong. Identifying who that is requires a careful review of employment relationships, contractor agreements, worksite safety procedures, and maintenance records.

Workers’ Compensation vs. Third-Party Personal Injury Claims

If you were injured while working on the site, your employer’s workers’ compensation coverage generally handles your initial claim. But workers’ compensation isn’t the only avenue. When a third party’s negligence contributed to the accident, such as an equipment manufacturer, another contractor, or a property owner, you may be able to pursue a separate personal injury lawsuit against them. Product liability claims are also worth evaluating when a defective crane component or rigging failure played a role.

Multi-Jurisdiction Investigation Across Los Angeles County

Our offices across Los Angeles County let us coordinate site investigations, expert witnesses, and medical providers across the county’s spread-out job sites and court jurisdictions. That footprint matters when evidence needs to be preserved quickly and witnesses are located in different parts of the county.

Injuries, Damages, & Medical Support

The size and weight involved in crane operations mean injuries are often catastrophic: crush injuries, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, fractures, and amputations are all possibilities. Many clients face surgeries, extended rehabilitation, and permanent limits on their ability to work.

Compensation in a crane accident claim can include medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and, in fatal cases, wrongful death damages. We coordinate care through lien-based medical partnerships, which helps clients access treatment without upfront costs while building documented medical evidence for injuries such as nerve damage and post-collision surgical needs. We work with providers who can properly diagnose and treat accident-related conditions, so your medical record documents your claim as your recovery progresses.