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One Injured at Construction Site Over Fox River I-90 Brige in Elgin, Illinois

ELGIN, IL — One man was seriously injured after a construction accident that happened in Elgin, Illinois on Monday, December 1st, 2014. The report from My Fox Chicago said that the accident happened around 9:30 Monday morning.

Police believe an as-of-yet unidentified individual was injured when he was crushed by a crane working on a barge below the Interstate 90 bridge construction spanning the Fox River. Right now, authorities believe that the crane dislodged for reasons currently under investigation when it fell onto a barge below.

The 51-year-old man was taken by EMS to Advocate Sherman Hospital before he was transferred to Advocate Lutheran General Hospital where he was reported in critical condition.

The investigation into the accident is currently under investigation by numerous agencies.

Scene of the Accident

Commentary:

Many people are going to look at this and assume that the victim that was hit by the falling crane is going to be stuck with workers’ compensation because he was on the job when he was injured, but being “clocked-in” when you’re hurt isn’t the crucial part, it is who is responsible for your injuries. If the victim in the accident did not work for the same company operating the crane, then workers’ compensation, and all its disadvantages may not be a problem. If the victim did not work for the crane company, then he’d have all the same rights afforded to a pedestrian placed in the same situation, and a claim can be filed against those operating the crane.

The second aspect that needs to be examined is how and why the crane failed so spectacularly. Was it a problem with the design or construction of the crane, or was it a matter of user error? These cranes tend to be robust, heavy machinery capable of hoisting heavy weight, but can and do tip when hurried construction teams lift too much. Conversely, if the crane was being operated as it was intended to be, and the weight was within the manufacturer’s specified threshold, then the manufacturer of the train could bear liability if their product failed. Either way, this is one accident that needs a closer look conducted by people who know what to look for, and where to look.

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