Forklift Accident Lawyers
Forklift accidents often involve defective forklifts. If you were injure by a defective forklift, you may be able to recover compensation through a product liability lawsuit. If you are eligible for Workers’ Compensation, and cannot sue your employer, you can still file a third-party product liability suit for your defective forklift injuries. Our forklift accident attorneys can help you determine if a defective forklift caused your injuries and help you recover full compensation.
Forklift Defects
Common forklift defects which can cause accidents and injuries include:
- Design flaws
- Lack of audible warning system to alert pedestrians
- Lack of operator restraints
- Lack of latching door to prevent ejection and crushing in a tip-over
- Lack of safety post
- Design flaws leading to tip-over
- Inadequate warnings
- Defective brake systems
- Defective steering
- Defective hydraulic systems
Responsible Parties in Defective Forklift Claims
There are several potential defendants in a defective forklift product liability suit, including:
- Forklift manufacturer
- Forklift maintenance or repair company
- Rental company
Third-Party Lawsuits
Employees who can or have collected Workers’ Compensation benefits for their forklift injuries are barred from suing their employers in most cases, but when a defective forklift was involved, a third-party lawsuit is still available. It is well worth your while to pursue compensation through a product liability lawsuit because Workers’ Compensation benefits are very limited, replacing only a portion of your lost income, and do not cover your non-economic damages at all.
A third-party lawsuit is against someone other than your employer, so is not barred by Workers’ Compensation law.
If you have been injured in in a forklift accident, please call the forklift accident attorneys of Hastings, Cohan, and Walsh, LLP, at 1-888-842-8466 or contact us online today.