Forklift Accident Lawyer in NYC | Law Offices of Eric Richman

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Every year, thousands of preventable forklift injuries put people out of work. Negligence, equipment failure, improper training, and unsafe workplaces contribute to most forklift accidents. These types of accidents can leave victims with permanent, life-changing injuries and significant personal and professional losses. 

If you or a loved one has been injured in a forklift accident, you deserve expert legal representation from a dedicated forklift accident in NYC. Don’t wait to contact our law office today. The Law Offices of Eric Richman has over twenty-five years of fighting on behalf of accident victims to recover their losses and secure the justice they deserve. 

Call us at 800-801-9655 to discuss your case or request a free consultation online.

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Common Forklift Accidents & Injuries

Forklifts make light work of heavy jobs. They are a regular fixture on construction sites, warehouses, and big box stores. Sit-down high-lift trucks are engineered with weighty counterbalances. This maintains their center of gravity, making them extremely heavy and high-risk for serious injury.

Injuries from forklift accidents can be serious and have lifelong consequences. Common injuries include lacerations, broken bones, amputation, paralysis, internal organ damage, and traumatic head, neck, and back injuries.

Injuries that aren’t considered severe can still result in multiple days off from work. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, over 9,000 nonfatal workplace injuries with days off from work involved forklifts in 2017. On average, workers in those accidents took approximately two weeks off to recuperate.

Common forklift accidents include:

Forklift accidents can affect both the operator and the people nearby.

  • Driving off the edge of a loading dock
  • Being struck, run over, or crushed by a forklift
  • Tipping over while driving (due to overloading)
  • Colliding with a pedestrian vehicle
  • Falling between the loading dock and an unsecured trailer
  • Being hit by materials falling from a forklift
  • Falling from a forklift

An Expert and Trusted Forklift Accident Lawyer in NYC

Eric Richman, Esq. is a well-known legal expert and trusted forklift accident lawyer in NYC. Eric and his team are dedicated to ensuring clients get the compensation and justice they deserve. 

While our law office provides legal services to victims of forklift accidents, we also provide legal services in other practice areas, including motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, wrongful death, and more.  Contact us today with questions about your case or the practice areas listed below.

Understanding Who Is Legally Liable After a Forklift Accident

Construction sites can be inherently chaotic environments with loud noises, large equipment, and many moving parts. Multiple people often work on various components at a time. When a forklift accident occurs, it can be difficult to tell in the immediate aftermath who is at fault. Further, recollections of the incident may not be clear from person to person.

It is important to enlist the help of a forklift accident lawyer in NYC to conduct a thorough investigation. We can review all the details of what caused the accident. Figuring out who is responsible will help form a basis for your case.

Typically in these types of accidents, one or more of the following parties is at fault:

  • Forklift Driver

    Drivers are required to be properly trained on the model of equipment they are operating and in their work environment. If they operate the forklift in an unsafe manner, they can be found liable for the consequences of their negligence.

  • Supervisour / Foreman

    Supervisors are responsible for making sure their workers always operate forklifts safely. They must also ensure the provided equipment is in proper working order. If they fail to monitor forklift operations or don’t take action when drivers are unsafely operating the equipment, they can be held liable for any resulting accidents. The same liability applies to supervisors who allow hazardous equipment to be used on the job site

  • Third-party

    If an accident is caused by the negligence of another person not employed on the job site, they can be found liable for the damage they caused. For example, a driver ignoring signage around a construction site may be responsible for a collision with a forklift.

  • Manufacturer

    The forklift manufacturer has an obligation to deliver correctly engineered and safe equipment. If they sell defective vehicles or fail to issue recalls when problems are found later, they will be liable for any resulting issues.

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Forklift Accident Lawyer in NYC—Filing a Lawsuit

A skilled forklift injury attorney can ensure that all parties responsible for your accident are held accountable. Filing a lawsuit makes sure you receive all the compensation you deserve for your pain and suffering. However, time is of the essence, as there are time limits for filing a personal injury claim in New York. 

If you or a loved one has been injured in a forklift accident, don’t wait to contact our law office today. We are ready to provide the expert legal advice and representation you need to secure justice and move forward with greater confidence.

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