Carbondale Crane Accident Lawyer

Crane accidents are among the most devastating kinds of construction site accidents. These massive machines move tons of cargo at once. One mistake and the load could fall on someone. Sometimes the entire crane collapses and crushes workers.

Victims of crane accidents are eligible for workers’ compensation and could sue for damages. Find out your legal options by speaking with Morelli Law’s crane accident lawyers in Carbondale, IL. One call could solve your financial troubles after you’ve been hurt.

Potential Damages After a Crane Accident

Damages are the negative consequences of an accident. When you make a claim for compensation, you’re demanding to get paid for these damages. Our construction accident attorneys in Carbondale will do all the calculations, but here are potential damages you could receive:

• All medical bills related to your crane accident, including hospitalization, surgery, rehabilitation, prescriptions, medical gear, transportation to doctors, and much more.
• Lost wages you couldn’t earn because you were too injured to work. This may also include temporary or permanent disability payments.
• The costs of replacing damaged property from the accident
• Non-economic damages like pain and suffering, disfigurement, and more.

Which damages are you eligible to get? That’s one of the many tasks that our lawyers can do for you. If you make a claim on your own, you may not ask for everything you could receive, or know how to make the insurers listen to your demands. We can.

Isn’t Workers’ Compensation Enough for My Injuries?

Workers’ compensation can cover a large part of your crane injuries, but it may not be enough. This program helps workers injured on the job get money quickly, but there are limitations on what you can claim. Worse, you could get rejected if your claim isn’t done correctly.

Working with our Carbondale crane accident attorneys can help you get the most from your workers’ comp claim. We can also tell you if your case qualifies for a lawsuit. Under workers’ comp rules, you cannot sue your employer for a workplace accident except in rare circumstances.

However, if a third party caused your injury then you can sue them for any damages that workers’ compensation doesn’t cover. You can ask for non-economic damages, any lost wages you can’t recover under workers’ comp, and much more.

How Much Could I Get for My Accident?

This is a common question that doesn’t have a simple answer. There are many things that can change how much you can get for a crane accident. We cannot know the full cost of your injuries until we can investigate what happened to you and look over the evidence.

That said, our goal is to get you the most possible from your accident. We will investigate every avenue for compensation you could receive. Most people underestimate how much they could get, so they leave money on the table when they make a claim on their own.

Most people don’t know how to negotiate with an insurer to make them pay a fair amount. An insurer will always try to pay as little as they can. They are for-profit companies and don’t give payments out of charity. We have to make them comply, and Morelli Law knows how to do it.

Does Illinois Have Damage Caps for Injury Cases?

Illinois used to have damage caps for certain kinds of personal injury cases. However, these were struck down in 2010. Thus, there is nothing in Illinois law that will limit how much you can get even if you’re eligible for more.

Proving damages still requires evidence and good negotiation though. When you work with our Carbondale crane accident attorneys, we will seek evidence like:

• Medical records
• Expert testimony
• Eyewitness statements of what happened
• Statements from your employer and third party witnesses
• Pay records
• Testimony from you on how your injuries have affected your life

These are the pieces we need to construct a solid case that will make the insurance companies pay what you’re owed. If they refuse to listen, we will take them to court to make them listen. Our firm has won over $1 billion in settlements for our clients over our decades of service. See our results page to learn more.

When Should I Contact a Crane Accident Lawyer?

Illinois has a two-year statute of limitations for all personal injury cases. If you’ve experienced serious injury, you may be in the hospital for months while you recover. Therefore, contact a lawyer as soon as possible after a doctor has seen you to avoid this deadline.

Starting early gives your attorney enough time to investigate your case and negotiate for a settlement before they’re forced to file a lawsuit. If you wait too long to start your claim, the court will say you took too long and deny your case.

The statute of limitations helps preserve evidence in cases before it disappears or changes because of time and forgetfulness. It also keeps plaintiffs from holding cases over the heads of defendants. If you believe you have a case, speak up before you lose your opportunity to sue!

Important Rules About Workers’ Compensation

Most people injured in crane accidents are construction workers, which makes them eligible for workers’ compensation. The most important rule you must follow is reporting your accident to your employer. That legally binds them to start the workers’ comp process.

If you were taken away in an emergency vehicle after your accident, we encourage you to report your accident to them when you can. Don’t assume that your employer will start the process because you had an obvious injury.

After you’ve reported your accident and seen a doctor for a diagnosis, then call Morelli Law for further advice on how to make your workers’ compensation claim. If you’ve already applied and received a rejection letter, call immediately. You have a limited time to improve your case before your appeal hearing.

Call Our Carbondale Crane Accident Attorneys Today

Don’t suffer from someone else’s negligence after a crane accident. Find out if your case qualifies for a lawsuit by calling Morelli Law or emailing us through our website. Our experienced crane accident attorneys are ready to help you for free until we help you win compensation. Call today and get started.