Forklift and Loading Dock Accidents

Laredo, TX Work Injuries

If you have been involved in a loading dock accident involving a forklift or other heavy equipment, you are not alone. According to the National Institute of Health and Safety, about 20,000 people in the United States are injured each year as a result of these workplace accidents. About twenty-five percent of all deaths in these cases are the result of overturned forklifts.

Common Causes of Forklift and Dock Accidents

Loading forklifts incorrectly

Unsafe trucks receiving loads

Incorrect safety training

Driving with loads at inappropriate heights

Driving too fast

If you have been injured, whether or not you believe it was your fault, there may be external factors contributing to the accident. If you have questions about forklift or loading dock injuries, we can provide honest answers regarding your unique situation.

Did you have an accident at work caused by the forklift?

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*Information obtained from: laredotxinjurylawyers.com