Workplace Vehicle Accident Lawyers
Workplaces can become dangerous due to the use of large trucks and commercial vehicles. The severe injuries caused by being crushed, run over, or pushed down by these massive vehicles require
expensive medical care and prolonged absences from work. We look into workplace incidents to assist clients in understanding their options and defending their legal rights. Our lawyers are committed to helping injured workers obtain compensation and medical treatment for their injuries.
Types Of Work Vehicle Accidents
Whatever triggers a work vehicle accident can cause serious medical harm, pain, and emotional distress. These are some of the most common types of injury-causing incidents involving heavy machinery:
Forklift and Lift Truck Accidents — Forklifts and lift trucks cause numerous injuries and deaths yearly. According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), the leading causes of forklift injury accidents are overturned forklifts, incidents where forklifts or their loads strike people on foot, vehicles crushing workers, and falls from the cabin.
Truck Accidents — Dump trucks, cement trucks, tanker trucks, tractor-trailers, delivery trucks, and other big rigs are prevalent at construction sites, oilfields, and other busy workplaces. These vehicles cause injuries by colliding with other vehicles, running over workers, and pinning people between two surfaces, such as the frame of a dump truck and its bed.
Tractor Accidents — Agricultural workers are frequently hurt or killed in tractor accidents. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows that more than 100 workers sustain fatal injuries each year. Rollovers and incidents where someone on the ground is struck by a tractor frequently cause injuries.
You might be entitled to financial compensation if you’ve been hurt in a work-related car accident. We will look into the events leading up to your claim and counsel you throughout the claim process.
Common Injuries Caused By Workplace Vehicle Accidents
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It is hardly surprising that working equipment can result in serious and even catastrophic injuries, given its size and weight. Injuries of the following types could happen in an accident involving one of these vehicles:
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Soft Tissue Damage
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Head Injuries
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Spinal Cord Damage
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Fractures of the Spine and Paralysis
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Crush Wounds
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Missing Limbs
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Organ and Lung Damage
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Bone Fractures
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These kinds of injuries frequently call for ongoing medical attention. People who support them might be unable to work, resulting in a significant loss of revenue. We can assist you in determining any available financial compensation for your injury.
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Whether you were injured in an accident, wrongfully terminated, mistreated by an employer or had your rights violated, our attorneys can help. We can protect your rights and get you the BEST compensation your case warrants.
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