Cranes are essential on job sites across Toledo, but these machines can be very dangerous to the operator and to anyone within the reach of the crane. A swinging load, a structural collapse, or a single moment of equipment malfunction can leave a worker with life-altering injuries. The stakes in these cases are high, and the path to workers’ compensation benefits can be complex. If you or someone you love has been hurt, a Toledo crane injury lawyer can make a critical difference in what you recover.
At Schaffer & Associates, our workers’ comp attorneys represent injured workers in Toledo and the surrounding area who have been hurt in construction accidents and other serious workplace incidents. We are a boutique firm of local attorneys who know the Ohio BWC system, and we will be with you every step of the way.
Many of the most serious crane accidents happen to workers who have no control over the crane or even communication with the operator. Ground crews, tradespeople, and bystanders working nearby can be struck without warning. Some of the most common Toledo crane accident scenarios leading to worker injury include:
While crane accidents will typically be investigated to determine cause, Ohio’s workers’ compensation system is no-fault, meaning most injured workers are eligible for benefits regardless of who caused the accident.
Traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, crush injuries, amputations, and serious burns are all common outcomes of crane accidents. These injuries are generally long-lasting or permanent and expensive to treat, which means that a related workers’ compensation claim is both high-stakes and likely to be complex.
A crane injury workers’ compensation claim in Toledo can involve several layers of benefits. While you are unable to work, temporary total disability payments can replace a portion of your lost wages. If your injuries result in lasting impairment, you may be entitled to permanent partial or permanent total disability benefits depending on the extent of your condition. Throughout your recovery, all reasonable and necessary medical treatment related to your allowed claim should be covered, including surgery, hospitalization, and rehabilitation.
What injured workers often do not realize is that documentation decisions made in the first hours and days after an accident can affect the outcome of a claim. Reporting the injury to your employer promptly, seeking immediate care from an approved physician, and preserving any available evidence from the scene are all steps that can strengthen or weaken a claim. Having an experienced attorney involved from the beginning will ensure that these steps are handled correctly.
Your physical recovery after a crane accident should be your key focus. You should not have to navigate the workers’ compensation system on your own at the same time. Thankfully, the team at Schaffer & Associates is here to help you.
We are local attorneys who will treat your case with the attention it deserves from your first call through resolution of the claim. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation and discuss your legal options with a skilled Toledo crane injury lawyer.