According to Occupational and Safety Administration, more commonly known as OSHA, there are approximately 125,000 cranes that are in operation in the United States today. An additional 80,000 to 100,000 cranes are in use in general and maritime industries as well. A recent Department of Labor study announced that crane accidents caused the death of 72 construction site workers in 2006.

The Crane-related Occupational Fatalities Fact Sheet, which was released in July 2008, declared 10 fatalities to construction workers, 8 to electricians, and 6 to welders, cutters, solderers and brazers. Since 2000, there have been over 1,000 crane accidents worldwide that have resulted in 780 deaths. The following statistics show the total number of accidents and deaths over the past several years:

•2009- 303 accidents and 197 deaths
•2008- 401 accidents and 217 deaths
•2007- 347 accidents and 176 deaths
•2006- 314 accidents and 109 deaths
•2005- 231 accidents and 127 deaths
•2004- 287 accidents and 142 deaths
•2003- 269 accidents and 138 deaths

Over the past two decades, we've built a reputation of integrity, skill and professionalism with clients, other lawyers, judges and the community- specializing in personal injury cases resulting from automobile accidents, medical malpractice, premise liability and products liability, plus insurance bad faith, worker's compensation and social security claims. In our three offices in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Lancaster, Pennsylvania and Marlton, New Jersey, our reputation with other attorneys, judges and insurance companies is extremely important because an attorney's ability to achieve a great result for a client is in part determined by opposing counsel's assessment and an insurance company's assessment of that attorneys skills. While a law suit is never fun, we want to express to you that we take each case personally, and we're dedicated to achieving the best possible outcome for you and your family. If you have suffered an injury in one of the following areas please contact our legal professionals for free legal advice today:

We are proud of our accomplishments including those of our founder Howard Silverman, who has been recognized for providing outstanding personal injury advocacy as reflected in his selection as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer in 2008, and his induction as a lifetime member in the prestigious Million Dollar Advocates Forum, an honor held by less than two percent of all personal injury attorneys in the United States. We invite you to learn more about our Philadelphia personal injury law firm, our accomplished personal injury attorneys and our demonstrated track record of success.

If you are involved in an accident please call us toll free at 866-484-6992 or visit one of our three locations in center city Philadelphia, Lancaster or Marlton. If you live outside of Pennsylvania and New Jersey feel free to contact the American Justice Network, a personal injury litigation network that leverages decades of experience and relationships with attorneys to facilitate a connection with the best attorney for you.

If you are involved in an accident please call us toll free at 866-484-6992, fill out the online form to the right, or visit one of our three locations in center city Philadelphia, Lancaster or Marlton. If you live outside of Pennsylvania and New Jersey feel free to contact the American Justice Network, a personal injury litigation network that leverages decades of experience and relationships with attorneys to facilitate a connection with the best attorney for you.