Fatality Risk in Crane Accidents in Cobb County, Georgia

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by Lisa Callahan lisacallahan@murphylawyer.com

6/22/2011
James K. Murphy
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Fatality Risk in Crane Accidents in Cobb County, Georgia

When a crane accident leads to a work injury in Cobb County, Georgia, you should discuss your legal options with a Cobb County Worker's Compensation lawyer. A lawyer can help you maximize the value of your Worker's Compensation claim.

Crane Accident Fatalities and Injuries

The Center for Construction Research and Training reported 58 crane-related fatalities and 126 injuries in 2008.

The causes of the crane accident deaths and injuries were:

a collapsed crane - 25 deaths, 59 injuries;
a crane colliding with a power line - 10 deaths, 8 injuries;
victims struck by a crane load - 6 deaths, 10 injuries;
victims struck by other crane parts - 6 deaths, 7 injuries; and
other causes - 7 deaths, 16 injuries.

Bystanders were also injured in crane accidents. Collapsed cranes accounted for the highest percentage of injuries and highway collisions were the second highest reason.

If you were seriously injured or lost a loved one in a crane accident or a workplace accident in Georgia, you should immediately consult with a Cobb County Workers' Compensation lawyer to preserve your legal rights. A lawyer will help ensure that you are treated fairly and that you receive all benefits for your crane accident to which you are entitled to.

When It's Time to Contact a Cobb County Workers' Compensation Lawyer

At Murphy & Associates our Cobb County Workers' Compensation lawyer team is ready to answer your questions about crane accidents and compensation. We make it a point to provide useful, free information, so you can make an educated decision before you choose to hire us.

If you have been injured and have questions about your accident or your potential personal injury case, start by visiting our article library for relevant and helpful information regarding injuries and cases.

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At Murphy & Associates, LLC we provide free consultations for work related accidents and personal injury claims. If you have been injured on the job and have questions for a Atlanta Workers Comp Attorney you may be interested in the following helpful information and ways to contact us: