A Powerful Forklift Can Lead to a Catastrophic Accident

Anyone who has ever operated a forklift knows the power these machines possess. They also know the dangers that forklift operators face.

A forklift accident isn’t your average, hurt-on-the-job incident. These massive machines have been known to cause serious, if not deadly accidents. If you have been injured while operating a forklift, you need to get to the bottom of what caused your accident.

Common Causes of Forklift Accidents
There are numerous factors that have been cited in forklift accidents in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Some of the common causes associated with these accidents include:

• Human error: The forklift operator makes some type of mistake that leads to an accident.
• Defective design: The forklift has some type of design defect, such as an issue with the self-latching door or an inadequate warning of risks.
• Poor safety standards: Construction sites are full of dangers, especially when employers fail to implement appropriate safety standards.

This list is just a sample of the possible factors that may have led up to the forklift accident. If you or a family member has been injured in a Pennsylvania forklift accident, it is important that you contact an experienced Philadelphia construction accident attorney for advice.

Compensation for Injured Construction Workers
According to Pennsylvania and New Jersey law, if you were hurt on the job (even if you were to blame), you can pursue benefits under workers’ compensation. The compensation entitles you to paid medical treatment and lost income benefits.

If a third party caused the accident, such as in the case of a defective design, you may be able to recover further compensation.

For answers to your questions, contact the law firm of Cooper & Schaffer, LLC today at 888-545-4755. We represent injured construction workers and their families in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

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