Timber yards and related building materials distribution centers are responsible for the smooth running and operation of American construction industry, and they are a dime a dozen in almost every major city or town in the country. They typically supply things like plywood, lumber, insulation and drywall that is used to build both commercial buildings and personal homes. These facilities often move tons of wood every day, and are zigzagged by front-end loaders, huge flatbed trucks and forklifts that must work at breakneck speed to ensure that an order gets to the lead contractor in a timely manner if they’re to ever maintain a good working relationship with these clients. However, what happens when this speed and efficiency is given precedence over human life? Injuries at a timber yard can be catastrophic and usually point to some form of negligence on the part of the site or yard manager.

From traumatic amputations due to forklift mast fails to permanent lung disease on account of inhaling drywall dust to slipping and falling on slick machinery oil that was supposed to be mopped up hours ago, these accidents can send your life into a screeching halt, and make you question your very existence as you struggle to not only seek treatment but also reason with your employer regarding their negligence. While it may be tempting to accept a workers’ compensation package at your most desperate moment, it is important to understand that these injuries almost always have a gross negligence angle to them; it is for this reason that you must reach out to our best lumber yard worker injury attorneys to understand the scope of not only your injuries but also the specific acts of negligence and which parties can be held liable for the same, all in an effort to getting you the maximum compensation allowed by law – read on to find out how we can help simplify this for you in your journey towards compensation and recovery.

Our Attorneys Are Ready to Help You!

Are you looking for an injury lawyer? Please call us NOW at (314) 481-63338 to learn more about your legal options for justice and compensation. The experienced, countrywide personal-injury attorneys at McCready Law have combined experience spanning over 90 years where we’ve helped tens of thousands of injured Americans from all corners of the country as well as from various socioeconomic backgrounds, helping them recover money damages after getting injured on account of the negligent actions of other individuals or large corporations. To date, we have recovered over $260 million and counting for our clients, and our success is due to a number of factors such as personally handling all claims that come into the firm and not letting paralegals or inexperienced legal assistants work on them as seen in most law firms, our commitment in making sure that we put a capable and aggressive team for each claim made of physicians, investigators as well as industry-respected experts, as well as not being afraid to litigate claims in a court of law if we believe the client deserves maximum compensation based on your injuries or the actions of the defendant.

We also work with a team of well-renowned experts in the medical, investigative, forensic, and accounting fields in order to come up with a case replete with objective evidence, medical rationale for your injuries tying them to the accident and the defendant’s negligence as well as quantifying your injuries by way of compensable damages to ensure you get the compensation you truly deserve. We run a bilingual firm (hablamos Español), and we have nationwide reach thanks to our vast and trusted network of referral attorneys. Last but not least is the fact that we take on all cases on a contingency-fee basis, which simply means that there are ZERO UPFRONT FEES for the duration of the processing of your claim, as we only levy our fees at the end of the suit, and only if we’ve recovered compensation on your behalf. If you were injured at a lumber yard and suspect that your manager’s negligence was the proximate cause, call us NOW to learn more about your legal options for justice and compensation.

How Timber Yard Injuries Occur and Why Negligence is the Primary Cause

Here are some of the preventable ways in which timber yard injuries can occur:

1. Improperly secured bundles such as drywall, lumber and plywood may topple over high storage areas and crush a worker walking below them due to staff rushing to fulfill orders and completely ignoring safety protocol or not being trained on the same in the first place. This may lead to traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, broken bones and internal organ damage.
2. A backing forklift that has no spotter or working alarm may crush a yard worker who may not get the needed warning to give way. In addition, these machines are powered by propane tanks in some instances, and these may explode if there is no maintenance schedule for these heavy equipment or management is always cutting costs
3. Loading dock injuries whereby a worker securing a load on a flatbed falls when the truck unexpectedly peels off the premises with no warning leaving them on the ground, with head injuries and a broken arm. This is often due to improper supervision or worker training.

Damages You Can Receive if You Got Injured at a Timber Yard

If you got injured at a timber yard, you may be entitled to a host of damages such as the cost of present and future medical treatment, the cost of home modifications and rehabilitation if you suffered a temporary or permanent injury, pain and suffering, the cost of bringing forth a lawsuit and so much more. It is your inalienable right to seek legal and financial reprieve and not accept the half-assed apologies of your employer.

Countrywide Injury Attorneys — Call Us Today!

If you or a loved one suffered catastrophic injuries—crush injuries, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord damage, amputation, or permanent lung disease—while working at a timber yard, lumber yard, or building materials distribution center, McCready Law has your back — simply give us a call NOW at (314) 481-63338 so we can speak with one of our experienced and attentive injury attorneys regardless of where you are in the country. Remember, the call is 100% FREE, and there is no legal obligation and nothing to sign. Thank you for choosing McCready Law; we look forward to helping you get the justice and compensation you deserve.