Heavy Equipment Injury Attorney in Portland

Advocacy for Victims of Heavy Equipment Accidents

Serving Portland, Woodburn, Redmond, and Madras, OR

Were you injured in a heavy equipment accident involving one or more of the following?

  • Cranes
  • Backhoes
  • Bulldozers
  • Forklifts
  • Front end loaders
  • Cement trucks
  • Aerial lifts

As a worker in a construction and industrial setting, you understand the risks you face on a daily basis. But no matter how proactive you are in protecting yourself from harm, unsafe working conditions and defective heavy machinery can leave you seriously injured. 

Your experience and skills cannot shield you from harm if equipment is unreasonably dangerous.

At Pickett Dummigan Weingart, our workplace injury lawyers represent hundreds of hard working professionals just like you. If you’re dealing with the pain and suffering from an injury involving a large, heavy piece of machinery, contact us. Our experienced heavy equipment injury attorneys are ready to listen to your situation and pursue compensation and justice for you.

We handle all heavy equipment accident claims on a contingency basis. We only bill attorney fees if we recover compensation for your losses.

$5.3

Million

Settlement on behalf of a construction worker who had a piece of heavy machinery dropped on him resulting in paraplegia.

$1.8

Million

Settlement against a multinational corporation after a welding operation caused an explosion, killing a worker.

$9.0

Million

Verdict involving the failure of a product that resulted in paraplegia.

$5.6

Million

Settlement on behalf of a worker who suffered a brain injury when an industrial tire changing machine malfunctioned.

Why Work With a Heavy Equipment Injury Attorney?

Product manufacturers often put profits over safety in the designing and manufacturing of automated industrial equipment or the proper installation and maintenance of overhead power. Safety may be secondary in the making of forklifts, bucket loaders, tractors, cranes, hoists, and machines used for palletizing, tire changing, or sewer pipe installations.

A heavy equipment injury claim investigated and established by a seasoned attorney can be the first step in holding them accountable.

Our Portland heavy equipment accident attorneys have a track record of success in maximizing compensation in cases involving improper safety devices and design and manufacturing defects. We have long-established relationships with safety experts, judges, and defense attorneys and use these connections to pursue compensation for you.

Strong, effective legal representation is your right, regardless of your background. We’re ready to listen to you and spring into action on your behalf.

Quick Answers from Our Attorneys

Q: Who is at fault in a heavy equipment accident?

“There may be many responsible parties. Our heavy equipment injury lawyers will work closely with you to understand what happened. Thanks to years of experience and the expertise of safety and medical experts, we can evaluate your situation and identify all possible claims against all potentially responsible parties.”

—Mayra Ledesma

Q: What’s it like working with your firm?

“Our attorneys deliver personal attention, genuine concern, and responsiveness through every phase of your heavy equipment accident case. We represent individuals in state and federal courts in Oregon and Washington and never charge any attorney fees unless we win your case. As Oregon’s most experienced personal injury lawyers, we have a long history of recovering life-changing verdicts and settlements. You can trust our lawyers to handle your case with expertise from start to finish.”

— R. Brendan Dummigan

• What Our Clients Say •

“We can't say enough good things about Kimberly and her associates. They were thorough, professional, and easy to work with. We had little to no hope of getting reimbursed for medical expenses from a fall that resulted in my hip getting fractured. She was able to get us a fair settlement. We will always be grateful and highly recommend her.”

- Brenda

“After my husband’s accident, we felt lost about what to do and where to turn for help. But from our first phone call with Gary Pickett, it was clear they truly care about the people they work with and intimately know the law that protected our rights. We are so thankful to have found a team that made us and our well-being a priority.”

- Michele

“Had a great experience working with Chris and Brittanie for a favorable outcome after an injury. Great folks to work with when you are in need! Thank you and your team for your attentiveness and hard work!”

- Natalie

“Working with Samantha and Kim was easier and much more enjoyable than any legal matter I've ever encountered. They were incredibly well organized, highly communicative, and so good at explaining everything and preparing me for every step of the way. I felt like I had an All-Star Team behind me.”

- Ryan

“I had an amazing experience working with Brendan Dummigan. He and his team supported me through such a challenging time, and I truly couldn’t have done it without them. A special shoutout to Rachel Heppner, who was an incredible paralegal and always there when I needed help.”

- Fernando

“I want to thank Chris, Brittanie and their entire team for their heartfelt compassion and tireless efforts in achieving a lifechanging recovery for me. Chris handled a very traumatic experience for me with grace and integrity. I am forever grateful for his hard work and honesty in helping me achieve justice in a very difficult case.”

- Survivor of Attempted Murder

Tell Us About Your Situation

Wondering if you have a case? You have enough emotional and physical stress in your life right now. We’ve helped hundreds of injured workers just like you and are here to make this as simple as possible.

1. Get in touch
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2. Free Consultation
We’ll listen to your situation and answer questions.

3. Get Justice
If you have a case, our attorneys will dedicate their full attention to your case.

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