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Expert perspectives on crane safety, OSHA compliance, accident analysis, and what attorneys need to know when handling crane litigation.
Crane Accident Case Studies: How Expert Analysis Determines Liability
Two real cases showing how expert analysis identifies root causes, regulatory violations, and liable parties in crane accidents.
Read article →Riding the Hook: Can You Legally Hoist an Arborist Into a Tree With a Crane?
OSHA's 2021 enforcement guidance settled this long-running debate between tree services and crane companies.
Read article →Mobile Crane Tip-Over Accidents: Causes, Liability, and Expert Analysis
From ground failure to overloading, why cranes tip over, who is liable, and what an expert investigates.
Read article →Crane Accident Wrongful Death Claims: What Attorneys Need to Know
How to build a strong wrongful death case, identifying liable parties, preserving evidence, and expert witness strategy.
Read article →How to Choose a Crane Expert Witness for Your Case
What to look for in certifications, experience, and communication skills, plus red flags to avoid.
Read article →What Does a Crane Expert Witness Do?
How a crane expert analyzes accidents, evaluates operator decisions, and delivers courtroom testimony.
Read article →Common Causes of Crane Accidents on Construction Sites
From overloading and ground failure to operator error, the most frequent causes of crane incidents.
Read article →OSHA Crane Safety Standards: What Attorneys Need to Know
A practical guide to 29 CFR 1926 Subpart CC, key regulations, common violations, and how to use them in crane accident litigation.
Read article →Crane Accident Liability: Who Is Responsible?
In crane accidents, liability can fall on the operator, crane owner, general contractor, site owner, or manufacturer. Here is how to identify the responsible parties.
Read article →What Is a Load Moment Indicator and Why It Matters in Crane Litigation
Load Moment Indicators (LMIs) are the primary safety computer on modern cranes. When they fail or get overridden, accidents happen. What attorneys need to know.
Read article →Crane Operator Training and Certification Requirements: What Attorneys Should Verify
OSHA requires crane operators to be certified and evaluated. When an unqualified operator causes an accident, the employer and site owner face serious liability.
Read article →Evidence Preservation in Crane Accident Cases: A Guide for Attorneys
Critical evidence in crane cases can be lost within hours. What to preserve, who to contact, and what records to request immediately.
Read article →Crane Assembly and Disassembly Accidents: Causes, Liability, and Expert Analysis
How assembly and disassembly accidents happen with large mobile cranes. OSHA requirements for A/D directors, manufacturer procedures, and multi-party liability.
Read article →Crane Accident Investigation: A Step-by-Step Guide for Attorneys
Evidence preservation, site inspection, technical analysis, and expert report writing. A systematic approach to investigating crane accidents.
Read article →Rigging Failures and Crane Accidents: Identifying Liability
How sling failures, shackle failures, and improper rigging cause crane accidents. OSHA and ASME standards, liability analysis, and key evidence.
Read article →Power Line Contact Crane Accidents: Electrocution Cases and Expert Analysis
OSHA clearance requirements, common failures that lead to power line contact, liability in electrocution cases, and critical evidence to preserve.
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