Forklifts are surprisingly dangerous, especially when they are operated in and around other employees and customers in a retail setting. Customers do not expect to be injured when out shopping, but these types of accidents do occur, and they are often serious and sometimes deadly.
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Causes of Forklift Accidents to Employees and Customers
Many retail stores utilize forklifts to move merchandise from place to place. “Big Box” retail stores often use forklifts while customers and other employees are present, stacking merchandise higher instead of keeping overstock in the backroom.
Forklift accidents can occur for any number of reasons, which include:
- Careless forklift operation – Forklift operators that speed, take turns too quickly, or fail to yield to employees and customers put others at risk for serious injuries.
- Improper training/certification – All forklift operators are required by Federal law and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to be thoroughly trained and certified in the safe and proper usage of a forklift. When they are not, accidents occur.
- Load issues – Forklift loads need to be balanced, loaded properly, and not overloaded to prevent accidents from occurring.
- Poor maintenance – A forklift is a machine and tool that needs routine maintenance to ensure that it remains safe for the operator, other employees, and customers.
- Defective forklift – Anyone involved in the chain of distribution of a defective forklift, including the designer, manufacturer, and distributor could be held liable for any injuries their product caused.
Employees that recklessly use forklifts are not properly trained and certified or operate defective forklifts put others at risk for serious and deadly injuries, including crushing injuries, fractures, amputation, and traumatic brain injuries.
If you or a loved one was injured due to forklift negligence, you may have a claim for your damages. An experienced personal injury lawyer can review your case and advise you on what compensation you may be entitled to, such as medical bills, pain and suffering, and lost wages, and which parties may be responsible.
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