Factories feature heavy equipment due to the size and quantity of raw materials that must be transported from one place to another. To this end, it is not uncommon to see workers moving these materials by way of cranes and forklifts as well as other specialized equipment that can make moving anything an efficient affair. Factory workers are assigned these jobs according to their qualifications and experience, while others man other areas such as the conveyor belts, packing stations and so on. While forklifts are an indispensable part of manufacturing, they can also become death traps if not used in the proper manner.

OSHA requires that factory owners not only train their workers in the proper operation of these types of equipment, but they should also inform them on the emergency protocol that must be adhered to should an injury happen as a result of operating these machinery. Injuries from accidents were once thought to be flukes or a case of bad luck, but decades of research and computer modeling have shown that accidents are almost always due to human negligence, with the prevalence of the same running up to 90 percent.

Therefore, if you were injured by a forklift in a factory or any other setting, it is possible to apportion liability on someone’s action or lack thereof which can then hold them accountable for the injuries you suffered, making it possible to file a factory injuries lawsuit so you can recover money damages, something we would be happy to help you with.

Get a Lawyer That Fight For You!

Are you looking for the best forklift injuries attorney? Please give us a call NOW at 312-444-0214 to learn more about your legal options for justice and compensation. The experienced factory injury lawyers at McCready Law bring to the table over 50 years of combined legal expertise, and for the last 25 years, we’ve helped thousands of individuals from all walks of life successfully recover compensation after they suffered injuries due to another party’s negligence. We take all factory injury lawsuits countrywide, and we run a bilingual office (hablamos Español).

These cases tend to involve catastrophic injuries, so comprehensive legal representation is needed. To this end, we may have to go to trial in order to get you a settlement that is commensurate with your injuries, something most law firms will not do as 90 percent of all injury lawsuits are settled out of court on account of the expensive nature of litigation as well as the higher burden of proof needed to win trials. However, McCready Law has extensive trial experience, and we’ve secured million-dollar verdicts for clients in the past, and it would be an honor to extend the same services to you.

Forklift injury claims are taken up on contingency fee basis, and what this simply means is that there are ZERO UPFRONT FEES for the duration of the processing of your claim, as we only recover our compensation at the very end of the suit, and only if we’ve won your case for you. Please, call us NOW at 312-444-0214 to learn more about your legal options for justice and compensation if you were injured by a forklift in a factory – our intake team is standing by.

What Causes Forklift Injuries in a Factory Setting?

Here are some of the ways in which forklift injuries occur:

Operator Error

Forklifts are complicated machines, and they must be handled with care and attention. One must know where they are going, and they must make sure they have great situational awareness as they traverse around the factory floor. In addition, forklift operators must be trained exhaustively on how to operate this vehicle, which may include things like how to perform pre-operation checks, adhering to load limits, and the emergency procedures one must institute in the event a malfunction or accident occurs. 

Distracted forklift operation is one of the most common causes of forklift accidents and injury, and it can be due to a number of reasons. First off, a factory setting tends to be noisy and chaotic, with workers going up and down the floors as well as machines emitting a continuous noise which may be distracting long-term. In addition, some operators may try to do multiple things at once, such as communicating with workers as they operate the forklift, increasing the chances of accidents happening. 

Mechanical Failure

Forklifts contain multiple moving parts as they are complex machinery that must move tons of products at any given time. To this end, they are bound to malfunction after some time and may require maintenance especially with regard to things like braking systems. Fluid leaks or worn-out brake pads may need to be fixed and replaced, and not doing so on a regular basis may lead to the forklift operator losing control of the machine and crashing into workers who may suffer severe, life-changing injuries. 

Another common mechanical failure touches on the forklift lift mechanism which, if defective, may lead to loads being dropped in an unexpected fashion. This often happens when there is an issue with the hydraulic system. In addition, the forklift may life loads in an uneven manner due to mechanical issues making the whole machine tip over and drop loads on unsuspecting workers, leading to catastrophic injury. 

Compassionate and Aggressive Attorneys for Forklift Injury Claims – Call Us Today!

Forklift injuries in a factory setting can lead to serious injuries such as arm or leg impingement leading to compartment syndrome, amputations, back injuries, head injuries, lacerations, fractures, burns and even cardiac arrest in the event of an electric shock if the forklift is electrically powered.

Due to the severity of these injuries, it is important to work with an experienced factory injures lawyer so you can secure your compensation for damages such as the cost of medical treatment, rehabilitation and at-home care, lost wages if you had to take a couple of months or a year to recover, pain and suffering, emotional distress, legal fees and so much more.

Please, call us NOW at 312-444-0214 so we can provide you with a 100% FREE assessment of your case and advise you with the next legal steps to take to secure your compensation after this accident. Thanks for choosing McCready Law, and we look forward to helping you.