Aerial Lift Accidents Are Often Caused by the Industry’s Failure to Take Precautions Against Known Safety Risks
Aerial lifts are some of the most commonly used pieces of heavy machinery on construction sites. It does not matter the trade—almost all workers will eventually need powered access to perform work at heights.
- that are not appropriate for the work they are performing,
- without proper training; or
- that lack adequate safety devices.
Any of these factors can lead to serious work place injury or even death, including crush accidents, aerial lift tip overs and falls. In the aftermath of these accidents, the worker is often led to believe the accident was entirely his or her fault.
In many instances, however, these accidents are caused by the aerial lift industry’s failure to take precautions against known safety risks. At Saltz, Mongeluzzi & Bendesky, we have successfully handled many aerial lift accident cases, even when the victims were told they were at fault. If you or a family member was injured or killed by an aerial lift, please contact us to review your case.