Forklift Accident Attorneys
Forklift accidents can injure forklift operators, other workers, customers, and bystanders. Employees who are injured in an on-the-job forklift accident may have a Workers’ Compensation claim as well as a third party personal injury claim for their injuries. Forklift and aerial lift accident cases can be very complex, and require thorough investigation. Our forklift accident attorneys can help you collect full compensation for your injuries.
Who can be Held Responsible?
If you have a forklift accident injury claim, you may have multiple avenues of compensation.
If you were injured on the job, a Worker’s Compensation claim may be appropriate. If you are eligible for Workers’ Compensation, you are usually barred from suing your employer, but you may still be able to pursue a third-party lawsuit against other responsible parties, such as the manufacturer of a defective forklift.
If you were a customer, visitor, or bystander, you can also pursue compensation for your forklift accident injuries through a personal injury lawsuit. Responsible parties may include one or more of the following:
- Forklift manufacturer
- Maintenance or repair company
- Property or business owner
- Rental company
- Forklift operating company
- General contractor
- Subcontractor
- Forklift operator’s employer
Forklift Injuries
Forklift injuries can be very serious and many are fatal. Common forklift injuries include:
- Crushing injuries
- Amputations
- Head and brain injuries
- Neck injury
- Back injury
- Spinal cord injury
- Broken bones and fractures
Types of Forklift Accidents
Some of the most common types of forklift accidents include:
- Tipping over
- Forklift striking pedestrian
- Load falling from forklift
- Fall from forks when forklift is used to elevate people
- Forklift malfunction
- Accidents in areas which are not properly designed to accommodate forklift operation
- Collision with other equipment
If you are a victim with forklift accident injury claims, please call the forklift accident attorneys of Hastings, Cohan, and Walsh, LLP, at 1-888-842-8466 or contact us online today. We can help you and your family get the injury compensation that you need and deserve. Your initial consultation is free of charge and we will handle your case on a contingency fee basis. Please call right away to ensure that you do not waive your right to possible compensation.