Accidents involving mobile cranes can result in serious injuries, extensive property damage, and complex legal matters. Therefore immediate steps must be taken in response to such accidents to protect legal rights, preserve evidence, and ensure safety. Here's what should be done following a mobile crane incident:

Secure Safety and Call Emergency Services

When a mobile crane collision occurs, prioritize the well-being of everyone involved. Check for injuries and administer first aid as per training guidelines. Once safe, call emergency services for medical care, assessment, and mitigation of further injury or property loss. Emergency responders provide effective care and support.

Secure the Area

Securing the accident scene to reduce further accidents requires clearing away non-essential staff members and protecting onlookers with security barriers to keep onlookers from any additional incidents that might take place at this scene. Doing this will preserve it as part of an investigation as well as decrease future incidents.

Document the Scene 

Legal and insurance purposes necessitate extensive documentation of an accident scene. Take photographs or videos at various angles showing damage, crane position, and any injuries as well as document any environmental conditions such as weather or lighting which might have played a part.

Collect Witness Statements 

Gather statements and witness testimonies as soon as possible after any accident has taken place. Witness testimony can provide invaluable assistance when trying to establish what caused an incident and supporting your case in legal or insurance proceedings.

Notify Your Employer and Authorities

Report your accident immediately to your employer by adhering to company protocol and informing local authorities and regulatory bodies, such as OSHA in the US. Reporting incidents early ensures compliance with laws while permitting thorough investigations into events that might take place.

Seek Medical

Attention Seeking medical care immediately is paramount even if the injury appears minor. Some injuries don't manifest immediately and could worsen over time, and medical evaluations provide crucial documentation of your injury for legal or insurance claims filing purposes.

Preserve Evidence 

Maintain all accident-related evidence, including damaged machinery, personal protective equipment, maintenance records, and safety inspection reports, to ensure their integrity and prevent any potential compromise of the scene's collected evidence before thorough examination.

Contact a Lawyer

After an incident involving mobile cranes, it's recommended that you consult an attorney who specializes in personal injury or construction law. An experienced attorney can guide you through the legal system, understand your rights, preserve evidence, and represent you when interacting with insurance providers or any legal proceedings.

File Necessary Claims

After an accident has caused injury or property damage, filing an insurance claim as soon as possible should be the priority. Accumulating evidence such as medical reports and witness statements at the site is necessary, while legal assistance will ensure a prompt submission process of claims in an efficient and timely fashion.

Monitor and Track Recovery Progress

Stay in contact with your doctors to monitor your recovery and adhere to prescribed treatments or rehabilitation programs. It is also essential that you document all treatments, medical visits, and costs associated with an accident to track its progression as you make your way toward full recovery and support any compensation claims against it.

In the event of a mobile crane accident, immediate action is crucial to ensure safety, preserve evidence, and defend legal rights. This includes conducting a thorough investigation, providing medical treatment, and seeking compensation from responsible parties. Consulting an experienced attorney can help in resolving these claims fairly.

For inquiries related to traffic accident laws or injury laws, or to hire an accident attorney, contact the legal professionals of Bautista LeRoy LLC through this number 816-221-0382 or email them at [email protected]. Serving Kansas City, MO and KS as well as surrounding areas of Benton County and St. Louis.