If you or a loved one has been hurt in a forklift accident, you need a lawyer who knows how to win. Forklift accidents can leave you with mounting medical bills and lost wages, but you do not have to face the insurance companies alone.
Attorney Dax F. Garza is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law, a distinction held by fewer than 2% of Texas attorneys.
Our team has earned consistent recognition in Super Lawyers and The Best Lawyers for over a decade.
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Identifying Liable Parties
When a forklift accident happens, our team investigates what led to the accident to determine who may be responsible. A forklift accident may result from negligence by an operator who drove recklessly, an owner who failed to maintain the equipment, or a manufacturer whose forklift had a faulty design.
A forklift accident lawyer may have access to resources that can help with a more thorough investigation and show who may be liable. This, along with handling the day-to-day work of your case, is part of what makes a forklift accident lawyer valuable.
Common Causes of Forklift Accidents
Forklift accidents can cause serious injuries, especially when forklifts move fast or carry heavy loads. If a forklift hit you, malfunctioned, or tipped over, finding out what caused the accident can help show who may be responsible for your injuries.
Forklift Rollovers and Load Instability
A forklift may tip over while carrying a load that is too heavy or not balanced properly. Rollovers can happen when turning too fast, driving on a hill, or carrying more than the weight limit.
A forklift tip-over can trap an operator or pedestrian under the machine or load, causing serious crush injuries.1
Pedestrian and Vehicle Crashes
Forklifts can move fast. In a warehouse with blind corners or a busy construction site, workers can get hurt. Forklifts may hit workers on foot, another forklift, or a vehicle.
Distracted operators or those rushing to finish a task are more likely to cause a crash. Employers must use and enforce pedestrian safety measures to help lower the risk of collisions.
Falling Cargo Loads
If a load is not handled, secured, and balanced properly, objects can fall from the forklift and injure people. Falling cargo can cause serious head injuries, crush injuries, and broken bones.
Unmaintained or Faulty Equipment
Forklift equipment must be properly and regularly maintained to work as intended. Companies that fail to maintain their heavy machinery may be held liable if someone is injured because of it.2 Faulty equipment or parts may also cause the manufacturer to be held responsible.
If you were injured in a forklift accident, you may benefit from speaking with a forklift accident lawyer to better understand your options.
Sources:
1https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4919827/
2https://www.tdi.texas.gov/wc/safety/videoresources/occupation-warehouse.html
