Heavy Machinery Accidents

Atlanta Construction Equipment Lawyers

Construction sites are dangerous environments. Construction work involves a great deal of risk, in part due to the nature of the equipment that is employed. Work machine injuries are not uncommon in this profession, and, depending on the machine, can cause result in disability or death. If you’ve been injured on a construction site, fill out our free case evaluation form to determine if an experienced construction equipment lawyer can help with your claim.

Causes of Construction Equipment Accidents

While the reasons for a construction equipment accident may seem obvious at first, there are often underlying factors at work that contribute to or cause these types of incidents. Property owners, the owner of the construction site, contractors, and equipment manufacturers all have responsibilities to perform that, if neglected, could result in a construction equipment accident. 

Even if it is not defective, construction equipment must be handled and treated properly in order to function correctly. By law, certain types of heavy machinery, mechanized equipment, and other construction equipment must be:

If the persons responsible for ensuring that these machines are being operated and taken care of properly (such as general contractors) fail in their duties, it could result in a construction equipment injury. In these cases, the construction company may be considered negligent and therefore responsible, in part or in full, for the accident.

Additionally, it is the manufacturers’ responsibility to ensure that the construction equipment they put on the market is safe and without defect. If an Atlanta heavy machinery accident occurs because of defective equipment, the injured party may be able to recover compensation through an unsafe equipment lawsuit.

Construction Equipment Attorneys

Our Atlanta heavy machinery and construction equipment lawyers are able help injury victims in a number of ways. Firstly, our investigators will look at the scene of the accident, take witness testimony, and inspect the equipment in question to determine where negligence may have occurred. Secondly, our lawyers are deeply familiar with the Georgia construction laws and numerous Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations that are put in place to prevent these types of accidents. By combining evidence, testimony, and legal knowledge, we build strong cases for our clients and fight for their right to justice and fair compensation.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a construction equipment accident, contact Morgan & Morgan today. Our experienced construction accident attorneys provide free, no-obligation case evaluations.