Forklift Accidents

Atlanta Construction Accident Attorneys

Forklift accidents in Georgia are one of the leading causes of construction accident injuries and fatalities. Because of the risks inherent in large machinery such as forklifts, construction site owners, contractors and other entities are required to take certain precautions to keep workers who use this type of equipment safe from unreasonable harm. If they fail to uphold this duty, or if a manufacturer released a defective forklift into the marketplace, workers who are injured as a result may have legal recourse to seek compensation for damages against the responsible parties.

Injured in a Georgia forklift accident? Find out if you have legal recourse by contacting our Atlanta construction accident attorneys through our free case review form.

Types of Forklift Accidents

Injures from forklift accidents are most commonly sustained by the operator or driver. In most cases, these construction workers are injured when the vehicle tips over and crushes them; when they become pinned between the forklift and another surface; when they get stuck between the forklift and another vehicle; or when they are struck from a falling material. A small number of drivers become injured after they fall from a platform on the lift.

Forklift Accident Lawyers

Under Georgia construction accident law, construction workers are required to undergo training to operate a forklift to help protect against the inherent dangers of these pieces of equipment. These employees should then be reevaluated every three years and receive refresher training if new equipment is being used or when a forklift is operated in an unsafe manner. When a forklift driver is not properly trained or is unaware of safety regulations, such as maximum loads, they may be put at risk for serious injuries. Likewise, if a driver is using a forklift which contains a manufacturing or design defect, they may also unnecessarily susceptible for brain injuries, back injuries or even death.

If you were injured in a forklift accident, another individual or entity, such as a contractor or forklift manufacturer, may be responsible for your medical bills, lost wages and other damages. To find out if you can participate in a construction accident lawsuit, contact our forklift accident attorneys today through our no cost, no risk case evaluation form.