New York Forklift Injury Lawyer
Have you been injured by a forklift while on a construction site?
Forklifts are a common tool used on construction sites. They are also one of the most common causes of injury on these sites, with 20,000 workers being victimized in forklift accidents each year. An additional 100 workers are killed. At Lurie, Ilchert, MacDonnel & Ryan LLP, we have been representing construction accident victims for many years, and so we fully understand the dangers of working in a construction zone. We also understand that the injuries sustained on construction sites can often be severe, necessitating costly medical attention and therapy in order to heal. If you have been harmed by a forklift while on a construction site, contact a
New York construction accident lawyer at our firm right away. We will employ our substantial knowledge and resources in the pursuit of the maximum injury compensation allowable in your case.
It is an unfortunate fact that many employers are more concerned with their financial bottom line than the safety of their workers. This leads to poor safety planning and poor implementation of safety measures. Lack of adequate precautions in regards to forklifts can be devastating to those operating them and those working around them, as forklift accidents have been known to result in broken bones, spinal cord trauma, brain damage, paralysis, coma, and even death.
Forklift Accidents
Forklifts are heavy, powerful machines. Improper handling, or sudden malfunction, can result in accidents that include:
- Tipping over
- Dropping unsecured loads
- Driver ejection
- Pedestrian
Whether you are the driver of the forklift, or a worker in the forklift"s vicinity, you are entitled to seek damages if you have been injured in a forklift accident brought about by someone else"s negligence.
Have you suffered injury in a forklift accident?
Contact a New York forklift accident attorney
who will provide you with the help you need to improve your chances of receiving full injury compensation.