Published by Workers’ health and safety is important and must be taken seriously. Unfortunately, many employers value production over safety. This is one reason why thousands of American workers are injured or killed by aerial lift & crane accidents each year.
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What’s the Problem?
Aerial lifts, also known as cherry pickers or bucket trucks, are commonly used in the electrical utility industry for high-voltage line maintenance.
They are designed to provide workers with safe access to elevated work areas and to offer protection against accidental electrical contact.
However, design defects and mechanical failures have led to thousands of worker injuries and fatalities each year.
Common Aerial Lift Hazards:
- Defective Insulated Control Handles: When the boom tip makes contact with an energized line, the conductive control handle can act as a grounding source, causing severe injuries or fatalities.
- Undecking Accidents: Over time, turret bolts can weaken and fracture, leading to catastrophic collapses that throw workers from the bucket.
- Electrical Continuity Risks: Many aerial lifts lack modern safety innovations that could prevent electrocution accidents.
- Equipment Malfunctions: Poor maintenance and overlooked defects contribute to serious workplace injuries.
Preventative Measures to Avoid Aerial Lift Injuries
Employers and manufacturers must prioritize safety by implementing the latest protective technology and maintenance procedures. Key preventative measures include:
- Using non-conductive control handles
- Routine inspections of bolts and turrets to prevent undecking failures
- Adhering to OSHA and ANSI safety regulations
- Implementing fall protection systems
How We Can Help You
Our law firm specializes in aerial lift injury lawsuits and fights to secure maximum compensation for injured workers and their families.
We take on manufacturers and employers whose negligence leads to avoidable accidents.
Compensation May Cover:
- Medical expenses (current and future)
- Lost wages and loss of earning potential
- Pain and suffering
- Disability and rehabilitation costs
- Wrongful death benefits (if applicable)
Related lawsuits:
- Altec Aerial Lift Recall Lawsuit
- Boom Lift Accident Lawsuit
- Altec Crane Lawsuit
- Terex Cranes Lawsuit
See all related cases our personal injury lawyers have taken on.
FAQs:
What Is an Aerial Lift?
An aerial lift is often called a cherry picker or bucket truck, and it is a device mounted on a truck that is used primarily by electrical utility workers to perform tasks safely at high elevations.
What Are the Common Causes of Aerial Lift Injuries?
The common causes of aerial lift injuries include design defects, such as conductive control handles that can result in electrical grounding and undecking, where the turret bolts fracture, causing the lift to collapse.
What Injuries Can Result From Aerial Lift Accidents?
Injuries that can result from aerial lift accidents include falls, electrocution, spinal injuries, loss of limbs, and even death due to equipment malfunction or design flaws.
Are There Preventative Measures to Avoid Aerial Lift Injuries?
Yes, there are preventative measures to avoid aerial lift injuries. You could use advanced, economically, and technologically available innovations that can significantly reduce the risk of injuries. Regular maintenance and adherence to safety protocols are also essential.
Do I have an Aerial Lift Injury Lawsuit?
The Personal Injury & Product Liability Litigation Group at Schmidt & Clark, LLP law firm is an experienced team of trial lawyers that focus exclusively on the representation of plaintiffs in aerial lift injury lawsuits. We are handling individual litigation nationwide and currently accepting new cases in all 50 states.