Crane Accidents

Crane Accident Lawyer in Brownsville

Prompt Evidence Preservation After a Crane Accident

Crane collapses, dropped loads, and machinery crashes require an investigation focused on the equipment, worksite, and companies controlling the lift. At Amador Law Firm, we represent injured workers and families in Brownsville, Texas, in construction accident claims involving cranes and other heavy equipment.

Clients work directly with lead trial attorney Cesar E. Amador throughout the case rather than through intermediaries. Cesar is an experienced trial lawyer who trained at one of Texas’ largest personal injury law firms. He provides fluent legal counsel in English and Spanish so injured workers and their families can discuss the claim in the language they’re most comfortable using.

Call (956) 903-2260 to request a free, confidential evaluation with a Brownsville crane accident lawyer. Virtual consultations are available.

How We Investigate Crane Accidents

Your initial evaluation with Cesar covers the circumstances of the accident and the legal options that may apply. Because worksite conditions, equipment, records, and witness access can change quickly, we move promptly to identify and preserve relevant evidence.

Depending on the accident, our investigation may include:

Reviewing police reports and medical records.
Collecting surveillance footage and accident-scene data.
Photographing the site and documenting the crane, rigging, load, and surrounding conditions.
Inspecting machinery and securing available inspection, maintenance, and operating records.
Analyzing safety logs and OSHA compliance records.
Interviewing eyewitnesses.
Issuing formal legal holds to protect relevant records, digital files, and black-box data from destruction or alteration.

How Crane Accidents Happen & What Safety Records Show

A crane accident can result from operator decisions, equipment or rigging failures, and unsafe lift conditions such as overloading or severe weather. Determining what happened may require examining the lift plan, crane configuration, and inspection and maintenance records.

Crane accidents can cause life-changing injuries, including:

Crush injuries from collapsed equipment or falling loads.
Traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries.
Amputations caused by machinery or load contact.
Electrocution following contact with energized power lines or equipment.

OSHA Subpart CC is the federal construction standard covering power-operated equipment that hoists, lowers, and horizontally moves suspended loads. For covered equipment, its requirements address shift, monthly, annual, post-assembly, and pre-erection inspections. Inspection and compliance records can show the crane’s condition and whether required safety procedures were followed.

Who May Be Liable for a Brownsville Crane Accident

Responsibility depends on the worksite, equipment, companies directing the work, and condition of the load and rigging. Potentially responsible parties may include:

General contractors and subcontractors.
Crane leasing and rigging companies.
Equipment manufacturers.
Property owners.

The available claim pathway depends on employment relationships, insurance coverage, and how the accident occurred:

Third-party injury claims: A worker injured through the conduct of someone other than a direct employer may have a personal injury claim separate from workers’ compensation benefits.
Non-subscriber employer claims: Texas private employers aren’t required to carry workers’ compensation insurance. An injured employee may have a direct claim against an employer that doesn’t subscribe to the state system.

Texas generally allows two years from the injury date to file a personal injury lawsuit. For a fatal crane accident, the two-year wrongful death filing period is generally measured from the date of death, although specific facts can affect a deadline.

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Compensation in a Crane Accident Injury Claim

Available compensation depends on the injuries, their effect on employment, and the evidence identifying responsible parties. We document current losses and evaluate how lasting medical limitations may affect a client’s future care and ability to earn a living.

We pursue applicable compensation for:

Past and future medical bills.
Lost income and employment benefits.
Loss of future earning capacity or disability.
Pain, suffering, and emotional distress.
Punitive damages when severe safety violations or gross negligence support them.

For serious injuries, we can work with medical professionals, vocational consultants, and financial analysts to calculate the lifetime cost of care and lost earning potential. These calculations account for losses that may continue well beyond the initial hospitalization or time away from work.

A Documented Crane Failure in the Brownsville Ship Channel

The Port of Brownsville is a deepwater port located 14.5 miles inland from the Gulf of Mexico and handles cargo that includes steel products. Its industrial activity shows why crane condition, rigging practices, load control, and evidence preservation can matter after an accident.

In 2018, the National Transportation Safety Board documented a crane boom failure aboard the crane barge Atlantic Giant II in the Brownsville Ship Channel. The failure dropped a load into the harbor, injured two shipyard employees and a tugboat crew member, and caused an estimated $6.4 million in property damage.

The event illustrates how one equipment failure can involve multiple workers, companies, and sources of evidence. Each investigation must address the specific operation and determine who controlled the equipment, what records exist, and which witnesses observed the failure.

Understand Your Options Without Upfront Legal Fees

A confidential case evaluation with Cesar can clarify the accident, potentially responsible parties, and available legal options. The contact form is available for online requests, including virtual consultations.

We handle crane accident claims on a contingency fee basis. You pay no out-of-pocket costs or legal fees unless we recover compensation for you.

Call (956) 903-2260 or reach out online to speak directly with Cesar E. Amador about your crane accident claim in Brownsville.

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