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In warehouses, industrial factories, and construction sites across New York City, men and women operate forklifts on a routine basis. In many lines of work, these machines are entirely necessary. They perform the labor of multiple men while requiring only one operator.
But forklifts are also complicated pieces of machinery, and numerous workplace accidents occur every year due to their malfunction and improper operation. In fact, the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) estimates that forklifts cause approximately 34,900 serious injuries and 85 deaths each year.
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Forklifts are legally considered “powered industrial trucks,” and there are many types:
For examples of each type, visit OSHA’s Powered Industrial Trucks Types page. According to OSHA, each type of machine presents its own unique hazards. Even so, studies have found that the following factors are most likely to cause an accident:
In many cases, operators themselves are responsible for devastating forklift accidents. But in New York City and elsewhere, federal regulations seek to protect operators from injury. If these laws are not obeyed, negligent employers, subcontractors, and equipment manufacturers can be held accountable for their actions in a court of law.
Many injured forklift operators assume responsibility for the accidents that have left them injured. But in some circumstances, even those operators who caused a forklift accident are entitled to compensation.
Due to the intrinsic danger in operating a forklift, there are several federal regulations limiting or prohibiting their use under certain circumstances. Primary among these is that all operators must be properly trained, evaluated, and certified. If your employer failed to meet these requirements, and you were injured in an accident, they can be held liable for negligence.
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These are all violations of federal law. By contacting our personal injury lawyers, you can hold those responsible accountable and recover with peace of mind.
The experienced lawyers at Banville Law are dedicated to representing New York City’s injured workers. They have experience representing residents of all boroughs and counties of New York City, from Brooklyn to Staten Island. If you were injured, you do not need to suffer in silence. Contact our attorneys today and begin pursuing the justice you deserve.
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