Fighting for injured people
across Durham and the Triangle
Heavy machinery can cause severe injuries in an instant. Our Durham heavy machinery injury lawyers help hurt workers recover the benefits and compensation they are owed.
Construction sites, warehouses, and industrial facilities depend on powerful machines to get the job done. But when those machines are poorly maintained, misused, or lack proper safety guards, the results can be devastating.
If you or a loved one was injured in a heavy machinery accident in Durham, you’re likely facing serious physical injuries, time off work, and a long recovery. At Johnson & Groninger PLLC, we help workers and others injured by equipment failure, negligence, or safety violations fight for maximum compensation.
A heavy machinery accident typically involves injuries caused by industrial equipment such as:
These machines are dangerous by nature—but when safety systems fail, training is insufficient, or a third party makes a mistake, the outcome is often catastrophic.
Most machinery accidents are preventable. They usually happen because of human error, poor safety procedures, or mechanical failure. Common causes include:
Operators who aren’t properly trained to handle complex machinery put everyone on the job site at risk.
Defective parts, lack of maintenance, or improper use can cause sudden and deadly breakdowns.
No lockout/tagout procedures, missing guards, or overriding safety controls are all violations that often lead to severe injuries.
On busy job sites, failure to use spotters or radio communication can result in run-over accidents or crush injuries.
Crowded work zones, uneven ground, or obstructed paths can make heavy machinery even more dangerous.
Whether the incident happened due to operator error, mechanical failure, or a negligent third party, we’ll find out who’s at fault and hold them accountable.
We’ve represented victims of machinery accidents who suffered:
These injuries are often permanent, life-changing, and incredibly expensive to treat. We don’t stop fighting until every dollar of your future medical care and lost earning potential is accounted for.
Many victims assume they can only file for workers’ compensation, but depending on the circumstances, you may also have a personal injury claim or product liability lawsuit. We help identify every potential source of compensation, including:
Even if your employer is protected from lawsuits under North Carolina’s workers’ comp laws, other negligent parties can still be sued for damages.
It does not cover pain and suffering, emotional distress, or punitive damages.
At Johnson & Groninger, we handle both types of claims, often at the same time. Our team coordinates the process to maximize your total compensation without jeopardizing your benefits.
Heavy equipment accident claims require in-depth investigation, technical knowledge, and familiarity with OSHA regulations, site safety protocols, and construction law.
We bring all of that to the table. Here’s how we help:
We move fast to collect job site reports, equipment logs, inspection records, photos, videos, and witness statements. We often work with accident reconstruction experts and mechanical engineers to find the root cause.
We don’t stop at the employer. We look at the entire job site structure—contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and manufacturers—to determine who shares responsibility.
We deal with the insurance companies so you don’t have to. That means filing claims, managing deadlines, and fighting delays, denials, or underpayments.
We don’t take shortcuts. Insurance companies know we’re ready to litigate, and that pressure helps us secure better settlements for our clients.
Depending on your case, you may be able to recover compensation for:
We calculate the true cost of your injury, not just the short-term expenses. You get one chance to make this right. Don’t take a settlement without understanding its real impact.
Heavy equipment accidents leave lasting damage—to your body, your finances, and your future. You shouldn’t have to go up against billion-dollar insurers or corporations on your own.
At Johnson & Groninger PLLC, we have decades of experience helping injured workers and families get justice after catastrophic job site injuries. Whether your case involves a forklift, crane, or any other machine, we’re ready to investigate, fight, and win.
Located in Durham. Representing workers across North Carolina.
Free consultations. No fee unless we win.
You can file a workers’ compensation claim regardless of who was at fault. In addition, you may be able to sue third parties if someone other than your employer contributed to the accident.
If the machine had a design flaw, manufacturing defect, or lacked proper warnings, you may have a product liability case against the manufacturer or distributor—even if the equipment was years old.
Don’t delay—early legal action can preserve key evidence.
We work on a contingency fee basis, which means:
Our consultations are free, confidential, and pressure-free.
We represent clients statewide, with offices in Durham and Charlotte. Whether you’ve been injured at work or hurt in a crash, we’ll meet you where you are.
