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Personal Injury
California Crane Accident Lawyer
Injured in a crane accident? At Wilshire Law Firm — an award-winning, nationally recognized team — our attorneys help construction workers and bystanders across California hold negligent parties accountable. Contact us 24/7 for a free case review with a legal professional — there are no fees unless you get paid.
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Understanding Your Construction & Workplace Accident Case
Explore essential resources on your rights, your options, and what to expect — everything you need to navigate the legal process, all in one place.
Wilshire Law Firm is an award-winning, nationally recognized team with extensive experience handling construction and crane accident claims. Our attorneys investigate the collapse or malfunction, identify every liable party — from equipment manufacturers to site contractors — and handle the insurance companies while you focus on recovery. We communicate clearly at every stage, and there are no fees unless you get paid.
Most California crane accidents trace back to preventable negligence. The leading causes we see include equipment failure or mechanical defects, improper assembly or maintenance, operator error or inadequate training, unsafe worksite conditions, and violations of Cal/OSHA safety regulations. These failures can cause devastating injuries such as fractures, head trauma, spinal cord damage, and worse. Establishing who was negligent is central to your claim, and our attorneys handle that investigation for you.
Injured workers and bystanders in California can generally recover both economic and non-economic damages. These commonly include medical expenses and rehabilitation, lost wages and lost future earning capacity, pain and suffering, and long-term care needs. If a defective crane or component caused your injury, a product liability claim may also be available. Because every case is unique, a legal professional can review your losses during a free case review. Learn more about construction accident claims →
Liability for a crane accident often extends beyond your employer. Depending on the facts, responsible parties may include the crane manufacturer, an equipment rental company, a maintenance contractor, the general contractor, or another subcontractor on the site. While workers' compensation generally bars suing your direct employer, a third-party personal injury claim can allow injured workers to pursue additional compensation. Our attorneys identify every avenue of recovery for you.
In most California personal injury cases you have two years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit (California Code of Civil Procedure §335.1). If your injury is covered by workers' compensation, you generally must report the injury to your employer within 30 days and file a claim within one year. Claims against a government entity have much shorter deadlines — often six months. Because missing a deadline can end your case, it's best to speak with a legal professional early.
Meet Our Construction & Workplace Accident Attorneys
Nationally-Recognized Powerhouse, Fighting for the Justice You Deserve
Our award-winning attorneys have recovered billions for clients while taking on insurance companies and major corporations.
Colin M. Jones, Esq.Senior Partner and Senior Trial Attorney, Chair of the Personal Injury Litigation Department
Jennifer P. Burkes, Esq.Senior Partner & Strategic Advisor, Personal Injury Litigation Department
Mary Lee Caruso, Esq.Senior Partner
Ryan Casey, Esq.Senior Partner and Trial Attorney
Tae-Yoon Kim, Esq.Senior Partner
Alivia E. Abreu, Esq.Partner
Shervin G. Ghanoongooi, Esq.Partner
Christopher Goodroe, Esq.Partner
Nathan A. GuestPartner and Trial Attorney
Brian M. Jacobson, Esq.Partner
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Past results do not guarantee similar outcomes. Each case is unique and evaluated on its own facts.
How Do I Know If I Have a Crane Accident Claim in California?
Three factors determine whether you have a valid crane accident claim — fault, damages, and proof. Fault means someone's negligence, such as a defective crane, improper assembly, or a Cal/OSHA violation, caused your injury. Damages are your losses, including medical bills, lost wages, and long-term care. Proof includes site inspection records, maintenance logs, incident reports, and witness statements. California's statute of limitations generally applies, so contact Wilshire Law Firm's crane accident attorneys for a free case evaluation.
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Construction & Workplace Accident FAQs
Our Most Frequently Asked Questions
We've answered the most common ones below. If yours isn't here, call us — we're available 24/7.
Liability often reaches beyond your employer to the crane's manufacturer, an equipment rental or leasing company, a rigging or signaling contractor, or the site's general contractor, depending on what failed. When a defective crane or component is involved, more than one party may share responsibility. Identifying every liable party can affect how much compensation is available.
If a defective hoist, cable, or control system contributed to the accident, you may bring a strict product liability claim against the manufacturer or distributor. Under that rule you generally recover by proving the product was defective and caused your injury, without proving carelessness. This can apply on top of any workers' compensation benefits.
Yes. Members of the public struck by a falling load, a swinging boom, or a toppled crane can pursue an ordinary negligence claim against the responsible parties, and they are not limited by the workers' compensation system. Compensation can include medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering.
A personal injury lawsuit generally must be filed within two years of the accident. If a government entity is involved, a six-month government claim deadline may apply, and workers' compensation runs on its own timeline. Deadlines have exceptions, so confirm yours promptly. If a vehicle was involved, our guide on hiring a car accident attorney explains what to look for.