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The three most common forklift-related fatalities are: 1) forklift
overturns; 2) other workers struck by moving forklifts; and 3) falls from
forklifts. Among those, forklift overturns are the leading cause of
fatalities, leading to one of every four deaths. About one in every five
fatalities involves another worker being struck by a forklift, while one in
every six fatalities occurs when a victim is crushed by a forklift.
Employers can reduce the risk of forklift accidents by providing a safe
work environment, proper training for operators, and other safe work
practices, including traffic management in areas where forklifts are used.
Employers are required to comply with OSHA regulations and properly
maintain brakes, steering mechanisms, lift overload devices, and guard and
safety devices. When work is performed from an elevated platform, a
restraining means such as rails or chains must be in place, or a body belt
must be worn by the person on the platform. When those safety regulations
are overlooked or ignored, the outcome can be deadly for employees who
operate or work near forklifts.
If you're injured in a workplace accident involving a forklift, or if a
loved one has been killed, you may be entitled to workers' compensation
benefits, and you should immediately consult with the experienced workers'
compensation attorneys at Hardison & Associates. To learn more
about your rights under our state's laws, please see our
Workers' Compensation page.
Ben Cochran, Partner, a Bar-certified specialist in workers'
compensation, heads up the Hardison & Associates' Workers'
Compensation Division.
Our
firm has total dedication to the injured worker. In order to accomplish that, we
handle your claim with the following attitude:
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 We stay on top of our cases and move quickly
- We ensure our clients are receiving all
benefits in a timely fashion
- If the claim is denied, we act quickly and
aggressively to obtain hearings and present the best possible claim for our
client
- If it is in our client’s best interest to
settle, we move it along to obtain a maximum settlement for the client
- We treat our injured workers with courtesy
and respect, understanding our clients’ frustration with being out of work
Nothing less than a positive, aggressive
approach for our clients is acceptable in this firm!
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