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Results-Focused South Jersey Forklift Accident Lawyer Represents Injured Workers and Bystanders in Camden County, Burlington County, and Throughout NJ
Forklift accidents represent an all-too-common occurrence in workplaces. Too often do employers let untrained workers use forklifts, while even an experienced operator can make errors while driving a forklift that can injure themselves or others. When you have been injured by a forklift, a South Jersey forklift accident lawyer can assist you with obtaining a financial recovery for your injuries.
At Gelman Law, founding attorney David Gelman and his team work hard to provide experienced, trusted legal representation when you have been the victim of injuries suffered in a forklift accident. Even if your right to financial compensation seems clear, our firm does not rest until we have secured the best possible result for you in your forklift accident claim. We push back when insurance companies try to avoid paying you the compensation you need and deserve to treat your injuries and get back to normal life after devastating injuries suffered in a forklift accident.
Contact Gelman Law, LLC today for a free initial case review to learn more about how a South Jersey forklift accident lawyer from our firm can assist you with obtaining financial recovery after being injured by a forklift accident.
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Common Kinds of Forklift Accidents
Forklifts can be involved in accidents in workplaces in New Jersey in many different ways, including:
- Motor vehicle accidents — Including construction accidents and other open workspace accidents, forklifts can get into collisions with other motor vehicles being operated on site
- Overturning accidents — A forklift may flip over or overturn due to operator negligence, including taking a turn at too high of a speed, trying to maneuver the forklift with a raised pallet load, or accidentally running off a ramp or incline. The operator inside can be injured if not belted into their seat or if the forklift is not equipped with rollover protection for the operator
- Cargo accidents — A forklift may accidentally drop its cargo onto someone else and injure them, either by cargo shifting off the forklift due to operator negligence or an operator erroneously lowering cargo onto someone
- Falls from the forklift — People may be injured by falling off a forklift, either by improperly hanging onto the forklift to ride it while it is in motion, or improperly using the forks to lift up a platform to allow someone to reach up high.
- Crush accidents — A forklift may injure a bystander by accidentally running over feet or legs with the forklift wheels, or by pinning a bystander up against the wall or an object. Due to the weight of forklifts, crush accidents can cause severe physical injury.
- Perforation accidents — A forklift can also injure a bystander by accidentally impaling them onto the forks
Most forklift accidents result from operator negligence (especially when carrying cargo that can obstruct the operator’s view), from employers allowing untrained workers to operate the forklift, from negligent maintenance that may allow safety equipment like lights or sirens to become disabled, or due to design defects that result in the forklift not having appropriate safety equipment.
A South Jersey Forklift Accident Lawyer from Gelman Law, LLC Will Pursue Fair and Full Compensation for You
South Jersey forklift accident lawyer David Gelman and his team believe that you should not have to bear the financial consequences of injuries that you suffered in a forklift accident. Our firm will work to ensure that you receive the full financial benefits you may be entitled to, whether through a workers’ compensation claim if you were injured in a forklift accident on the job, or through a personal injury claim if you were injured by a third party’s legal fault.
Get Advice From An Experienced Forklift Accident Lawyer. All You Have To Do Is Call 856-861-4236 or Complete Our Online Contact Form To Receive Your Free Case Evaluation.
Let us handle all the hard work in your case for you so that you can stay focused on recovering from your injuries. Our team will:
- Investigate the accident to secure any available evidence
- Bring in experts when needed to help us persuasively explain how the accident occurred and who should be held liable to compensate you
- Filing your claims with liable parties and insurance companies to pursue financial recovery for you as quickly as possible
- Taking your case to court or filing a formal workers’ comp claim on your behalf if necessary to pursue your legal rights and options
Call Our Firm for a Free Case Evaluation to Discuss How a South Jersey Forklift Accident Lawyer Can Assist in Your Recovery
If you were badly injured in a forklift accident, contact Gelman Law, LLC today for a free, no-obligation consultation to speak with a knowledgeable South Jersey forklift accident lawyer about your rights and options for obtaining compensation and other financial benefits to help you recover from the harm you have suffered.
Frequently Asked Questions about Forklift Accidents in Camden County, Burlington County, and Throughout NJ
Depending on the circumstances of a forklift accident, one or more parties may bear liability for injuries you sustained in the accident. Examples of parties who may bear legal responsibility include a negligent forklift operator, the company that employs a negligent or reckless forklift operator or who allowed an untrained worker to operate a forklift, or the manufacturer of the forklift itself if the accident was caused by a defect.
You may still be entitled to compensation or other financial benefits for injuries you suffered in a forklift accident that you were partially or wholly at fault for causing. If you are pursuing a personal injury claim for a forklift accident, New Jersey’s modified comparative negligence rules allow you to seek compensation so long as you are not more at fault for the accident and your injuries than the party or parties you are pursuing your claims against. If you decide to pursue a workers’ compensation claim with your employer for your forklift accident injuries suffered on the job, you may be entitled to benefits as workers’ comp is considered a “no-fault” system and you can receive benefits so long as you did not intentionally inflict your injuries upon yourself or through reckless behavior such as horseplay.