TX Outrigger Accident Lawyer
Cranes are a common sight in Southeast Texas and along the Gulf Coast, where they are used every working day in the oil fields, in refinery applications, on construction sites and elsewhere. Instrumental for lifting heavy objects and loads, cranes pose significant dangers to those who work on or near them. When accidents occur, injuries are often catastrophic and fatalities a very real possibility.
If you or a loved one was injured in a crane accident, you may be coping with overwhelming medical costs, long-term loss of income, or emotional recovery from a tragic death. Getting a personal injury lawyer and firm with substantial experience in workplace accident cases involved is essential — and the sooner the better.
Proving Equipment Failure, Operator Error and Other Forms of Negligence
You can depend on the Texas crane accident attorneys at the Provost Umphrey Law Firm for rapid response, thorough accident investigation and careful assessment of all avenues of financial recovery for you. We are prepared to investigate accidents such as:
- Crane tip-overs due to overloading, outrigger or line failure, improper setup, design problems or negligent operation
- Impact injuries and crush injuries from dropped loads or a dropped boom
- Contact with power lines or other overhead hazards
Our legacy of legal action for injured workers and families extends across the spectrum of maritime injuries covered by the Jones Act or other specific laws, and we have long been a go-to resource for union workers in the petroleum industry and other industries.
We know the laws that apply to your case, and we have succeeded many times in third-party litigation to hold parties other than victims' employers accountable for industrial accidents. It can be important to recognize that workers' compensation may be only one source of the benefits you need to carry on.
Turn to a Law Firm With the Resources to Go the Distance With Your Case
Crane accident injury and wrongful death cases are often investigation-intensive and costly to pursue. Your decision to contact us at the Provost Umphrey Law Firm, based in Beaumont, Texas, will bring personal attention to your case and your needs, as well as the resources to take your lawsuit all the way through trial if needed. We offer a free case evaluation and represent our personal injury clients on a "no fees if no recovery" basis.
