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(512) 910-2000Written by TK Injury Lawyers, reviewed by Trent Kelly on March 23, 2023
A “lift truck” refers to a forklift or similar vehicle. Almost 100 people are injured in lift truck accidents on a daily basis. One out of every ten forklifts will cause a workplace accident in any given year. Even more shocking is that someone is killed just in the US every four days in a forklift accident. The other tragic piece of data here is that roughly one-third of forklift-related fatalities are other warehouse workers walking around the work area.
OSHA recently reviewed numerous real forklift accidents. This real-life case study is sadly common and very much a preventable situation. In this case, a forklift tipped over because the driver made a sharp turn while going over the speed limit. The forklift in question did not have a seatbelt. When the forklift operator fell out of the seat, he was instantly pinned under the forklift’s roll cage. He died from the weight of the forklift crushing him. Roll-overs (or tip-overs) like these are the most common type of forklift accidents. However, these lift truck accidents are also common:
The forklift driver not having the proper licensing and/or training is often a factor in many of these workplace accidents as well.
Let’s examine how the most common forklift accidents (roll-overs or tip-overs) occur. These accidents are, again, highly preventable and generally due to:
While these tips can help prevent most forklift accidents, they are particularly useful in stopping tip-overs and roll-overs.
Our personal injury lawyers can help you if you’ve been injured in a forklift accident, either as a driver or pedestrian. Our experienced and dedicated attorneys are just a call or click away. Call 512-900-4657 today.
Trent Kelly obtained his law degree from the University of Arkansas in 2007. He is licensed to practice law in Texas and regularly assists clients with their legal matters. Trent’s practice is primarily focused on personal injury matters – particularly those involving motor vehicles (such as cars, commercial trucks, 18-wheelers, and motorcycles) and wrongful death – but he also handles various business litigation matters as well. Click here to take a look at some complex cases Trent has resolved.
Years of experience: +15 years
Location: Austin, TX
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