Issaquah Forklift & Crane Accident Attorney
Forklifts and cranes are commonly used equipment on construction sites, especially when substantial amounts of materials need to be moved from place to place. Forklift and crane accidents happen more often than most people think, and when an accident does occur the results are often devastating. At Injury Law Group NW, our experienced and compassionate Issaquah forklift & crane accident attorney understand what our clients are going through and will fight hard for the compensation they deserve for their injuries. To learn more, call or contact our office today to schedule a free case evaluation.
Forklift Accidents
A forklift is a small vehicle commonly used at construction sites to lift and move equipment, machinery, and materials that are too heavy to be moved by hand. On average, around 7,000 workers are hurt in forklift accidents every year, and between 75 to 100 people die. Workers can be pinned between a forklift and a wall, employees can fall from the forklift, people can be accidentally run over, forklifts overturn, and forklift operators can accidentally drop cargo on others nearby.
Crane Accidents
Similar to forklifts, cranes are also used at construction sites to lift and move heavy objects, but at a much larger scale. Given their sheer size and the heft of the objects being moved by cranes, they pose a substantial risk to their operators and others around them. While crane accidents are not as common as forklift accidents, when something does go wrong with a crane the results are often catastrophic. Some of the most common types of crane accidents include:
- Cranes overturning,
- Cranes collapsing,
- Workers falling from crane boom or through the hatch,
- Loads falling from cranes,
- Being struck by swinging cargo, and
- Workers getting stuck between the crane mast and boom.
Injuries Caused by Forklift and Crane Accidents
Crane and forklift accidents often involve people or objects falling, crushing incidents, and other types of accidents that can cause severe injuries to workers and others who are at a construction site. Some of the most common injuries sustained in crane and forklift accidents include the following:
- Traumatic brain injuries,
- Skull fractures,
- Facial trauma,
- Neck injuries,
- Spinal cord injuries,
- Multiple, complex bone fractures,
- Crushing injuries,
- Amputation,
- Nerve damage,
- Internal injuries and bleeding,
- Severe lacerations,
- Paralysis,
- Coma, and
- Death
Because many of these injuries require substantial medical treatment and can result in disability or lifelong additional care, it is important that only an experienced and knowledgeable personal injury lawyer like those at Injury Law Group NW handle the case.
Talk to Our Office Now
If you or a loved one has suffered injuries in a crane or forklift accident in the Issaquah area, the skilled and dedicated lawyers at Injury Law Group NW are here with the top tier legal representation that you need. To learn more about your legal options and what your claims might be worth, call the office or contact us today to speak with one of our Issaquah Forklift and Crane Accident Attorneys to schedule a free consultation of your case.
