Los Angeles Forklift Accident Attorney

Forklifts are a vital addition to every warehouse and construction site.  Forklifts enable the quick transportation and movement of supplies to various parts of a construction site.  Despite their usefulness, Los Angeles construction workers have been killed in forklift accidents - and in the United States there were about 20,000 people who were seriously injured in forklift related accidents were about 100 of those people were killed.

While there are some very unique ways in which someone has been injured or killed by a forklift, the most common manners in which Los Angeles forklift accidents includes when a forklift overturns.  Forklift overturn accidents generally result because the forklift is carrying a load heavier than the maximum allowed by the forklift.  Additionally, the higher the forklift lifts this load off the ground, it shifts the center of gravity of the forklift making it easier to tip over and fall on the forklift driver and anyone who is nearby and guiding the forklift. 

The second major type of forklift accident which occurs on construction sites are when the forklift hits, runs over or crushes another construction worker who is walking next to the forklift.  This type of accident most often occurs where the forklift driver is unable to see where he is driving because of the shape or size of the cargo he is carrying.

Another common type of forklift injury results when the forklift is not properly maintained and it breaks causing nearby construction workers to be seriously injured.  It is the responsibility of the owner of the warehouse to make sure that the forklifts are operational within prescribed safety standards, and on construction sites it is the responsibility of supervisors or general foreman.

If you were injured in a forklift accident in Los Angeles, you must contact one of our attorneys immediately who will discuss the events of your forklift accident and determine what the best course of action would be to recover the maximum compensation for your injuries.

You may reach our lawyers directly at 800-715-4489!