Crane operations are common across ports, offshore platforms, shipyards, and cargo vessels. When cranes fail or cargo is improperly rigged, maritime workers can suffer serious or fatal injuries.
At Gilman & Allison, LLP, we represent maritime workers injured in crane accidents across the Gulf Coast and the Houston Ship Channel. Because our attorneys are Merchant Mariners, we understand the real-world dangers of cargo operations, heavy lifting equipment, and marine cranes used aboard vessels and at port terminals.
Maritime crane accidents commonly occur on:
Cargo ships and container vessels
Offshore oil and gas platforms
Barge and towboat operations
Port terminals and container yards
Shipyards and drydock facilities
Depending on the worker’s role and where the accident occurred, injured workers may have claims under the Jones Act or the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act.
Maritime cranes lift heavy cargo, equipment, and materials. When equipment fails or safety procedures are ignored, the results can be devastating.
Common crane accidents include:
Dropped cargo loads
Crane boom collapses
Rigging or sling failures
Workers struck by swinging cargo
Crane mechanical or hydraulic failures
Crushing injuries during cargo operations
These incidents often cause serious injuries such as traumatic brain injuries, spinal injuries, fractures, and crushed limbs.
The experienced maritime injury attorneys at Gilman & Allison, LLP investigate crane accidents involving vessel operators, terminal companies, offshore contractors, and equipment manufacturers. Injured maritime workers may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and long-term disability.
If you were injured in a maritime crane incident, contact our office for a free consultation to discuss your rights under federal maritime law.
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