Forklifts are commonly used pieces of equipment that are used to move heavy construction material and equipment at construction sites. It is quite common to see them carrying huge concrete drain sections and building components on a construction site or lifting heavy pallets 40 or 50 feet to a storage rack. Used properly by experienced, certified operators, they are an extremely valuable on construction sites as long as caution is observed.
Training and Certification is Essential
The Aikman & Jacobsen law team based in Sacramento CA is acutely aware that in order to use this equipment properly, the operator must undergo training and practice before he can become certified. In addition, to keep his operator status, he must be evaluated every three years under the provisions of OSHA 1910.178(l)(3). Our law firm has come upon situations where forklift operators have not been trained nor properly certified which consequently has resulted in serious injury accidents to innocent workers and operators on the site.
Victims of Improper Mainteance
Aikman & Jacobson Associates have also represented individuals who have suffered serious injuries because of poorly maintained forklift trucks. Hydraulic lift mechanisms have failed causing loads to drop unexpectedly or because poor maintenance procedures, have caused the hydraulic fluid to leak out. We have also witnessed protective overhead safety shields rust away, leaving the operator unprotected from falling objects.
If you have been injured in accident because of an improperly trained or non certified operator, or because the forklift you are operating was not properly maintained, you may be entitled to a substantial settlement.
Surprisingly, considering that these forklifts are used in noisy situation, often in low light or in other dangerous backdrops, there are no provisions for hearing or vision tests that could insure a safer working environment for both the operator and other workers in the area. These are both potential areas of concern that could easily lead to an accident.
Call Aikman-Jacobsen Today
If that’s the case, we urge you to call Aikman Jacobsen to discuss your potential claim. Remember this, the Nagle firm will not charge one dime unless we accept your case, then go on to win. No win – no pay. Furthermore, your initial consultation is free. We have an excellent win ratio. We urge you to not discuss your case with any attorney or company representative other than an Attorney from The Aikman Jacobson group.
Call and speak to one of our qualified personal injury attorneys who specialize in Forklift accidents here in Sacramento or in any of our convenient law offices in Central Valley, Mother Lode, Elk Grove, Folsom, Roseville and Rancho Cordova. The number to call is:(916) 549-3994
