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Bronx Forklift Injury Lawyers

Bronx Forklift Injury Lawyers

Forklifts and other types of heavy machinery often play a part in workplace accidents in construction, manufacturing, and warehousing. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), forklift accidents caused over 7,000 worker injuries nationwide in 2020. 

If you suffered a workplace injury involving a forklift, call Dervishi Law Group to consult a forklift accident lawyer right away. Our Bronx forklift injury lawyers will take fast, efficient legal action to help you pursue the compensation you deserve. 

What Are the Main Causes of Injuries When Using Forklifts?

Forklift accidents include overturns, struck-by accidents, and forklift crushes. CDC data state that forklift overturns are responsible for 22% of the total victims.

Some common forklift injuries are:

  • Fractures
  • Crush injuries
  • Muscle damage
  • Head and brain injuries
  • Spinal cord injuries
  • Nerve damage and paralysis

Forklift injuries can be fatal. In 2021, forklift accidents claimed the lives of 70 workers. Other workers who suffered a forklift accident may battle long-term or permanent health issues and staggering medical costs. 

How To Claim Compensation for a Forklift Injury in NYC

If your forklift accident occurred at work, you’ll act through the workers’ compensation system. Follow these steps to start your workplace injury claim:

  1. Seek medical treatment immediately in emergency cases. In all other situations, the healthcare provider must have a Workers’ Compensation Board authorization. 
  2. Notify your employer or supervisor of the accident in writing within 30 days. A delay may harm your rights to workers’ compensation.
  3. Save all evidence, including medical records, photos, video footage, statements by other workers who may have witnessed the accident, and logs of communication with your employer.
  4. File a C-3 employee claim form with the NY Workers’ Compensation Board. Include your employment information, the circumstances of your accident, and relevant details about your injury and treatment.

You must file the C-3 form within two years of your accident. Because this step is crucial to your workers’ compensation claim, we recommend consulting a Bronx forklift injury lawyer before filing to ensure your form follows procedure and includes all the necessary details. 

Should You File Form C-3 Right Away?

In serious injury cases, your forklift injury lawyer may recommend that you hold off on filing a claim until you reach what’s known as Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI). This will help you and your attorney better understand your recovery prospects and future medical costs, providing more accurate medical information on which to base your claim. 

What Does Workers’ Compensation Cover in NY?

Workers’ compensation in NY covers the following:

  • Medical care, including emergency care, hospitalization, outpatient care, and associated travel costs for the injured worker
  • Cash benefits roughly equaling two-thirds of the injured worker’s weekly wage, up to a certain threshold
  • Permanent disability benefits for employees who are unable to return to work because of their injury
  • In fatal accidents, death benefits for the deceased employee’s surviving spouse, children, and other eligible dependents or a lump payment of $50,000 to the deceased worker’s estate

The workers’ compensation system doesn’t cover non-economic damages, a.k.a. pain and suffering. You may, however, be able to secure compensation for your physical and emotional distress if someone other than your employer contributed to the accident.

Fault in Forklift Accidents

The NY workers’ compensation system operates on a no-fault basis. As an injured worker, you are eligible for benefits regardless of who caused the accident. Therefore, proving fault is largely irrelevant in most workers’ compensation claims. 

However, establishing fault matters when your accident involves a third party. For example, if a subcontractor loses control of the forklift and hits you, you may be able to file a third-party lawsuit against them if you can prove they acted negligently. 

Why Hire a Bronx Forklift Accident Lawyer From Dervishi Law Group?

If your injury is serious or long-term, you should seek legal help from an experienced Bronx forklift accident lawyer. Even if your case seems straightforward, the workers’ compensation insurance provider may dispute the extent of your injuries and use underhanded tactics to minimize your settlement. 

At Dervishi Law Group, we focus on supporting the rights of injured laborers and know how to navigate the NY workers’ compensation system. Our skilled attorneys will:

  • Look into your case, identify potentially liable parties, and let you know what type of compensation you may expect
  • Collect and present evidence, including medical records, witness statements, accident reports, photos and videos, and expert witness testimonies
  • Handle your case from start to finish, including communication with insurance companies and defense lawyers
  • Fight for your interests when negotiating a settlement
  • If necessary, appeal a denied claim and represent you in the courtroom

Dervishi Law Group: End-to-End Legal Support for Your Forklift Injury Case

At Dervishi Law Group, we fight for the rights of workers who suffered injuries in forklift accidents, crane accidents, and other workplace accidents involving heavy machinery.

Did you or a loved one sustain a serious forklift injury? Our skilled, dedicated team will guide you through seeking compensation and leave no stone unturned, working to help you win an appropriate settlement. 

Call (718) 484-4757 or text (917) 496-8342 to consult a Bronx forklift injury lawyer. 

Forklift Injury Lawyers from Dervishi Law Group, P.C.

The forklift injury lawyers at Dervishi Law Group, P.C. have years of experience in dealing with forklift injury cases. Our lawyers have won millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements. We have a thorough knowledge of the law and will do everything in our power to take care of your forklift injury case, as well as your workers’ compensation claim.

Forklift Accident Cases

The following are some statistics involving forklift accident cases:

  • 26% of forklift accidents are caused by the forklift tipping over
  • 18% of forklift accidents involve employees or pedestrians being hit by forklifts
  • 14% of forklift accidents occur due to a load falling off the forklift
  • 14% of forklift accidents occur when forklifts are used to lift people up to places of elevation
  • 7% of forklift accidents occur due to improper machine maintenance
  • 3% of forklift accidents occur because of improper use of a forklift

Common Forklift Accidents

Some forklift accidents include the following:

  • Employees struck by falling loads
  • Employees struck by powered forklifts
  • Forklift tipping over
  • Electrocutions
  • Falling from a forklift

FAQ

Yes, as an injured worker in NY, you are entitled to workers’ compensation even if you’re an undocumented immigrant. Contact our law firm if your employer or their insurer attempt to deny your rights based on immigration status. 

This depends on the complexity of the case and whether you also pursue a third-party claim. Straightforward workers’ compensation cases may settle within a couple of months, while cases that go to trial could take years. 

If your employer’s workers’ compensation provider denied your claim, contact an experienced Bronx forklift injury lawyer. A skilled attorney can review your case and help you appeal a claim denial. 

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If you are injured in a forklift accident, you will most likely need immediate medical attention followed by swift legal action. For help in approaching the claim process and ensuring that your rights are protected to the full extent of the law, do not hesitate to talk to the forklift injury lawyers from the Dervishi Law Group, P.C. Call us at (718) 484-4757  or (917) 496-8342 and also email at fdervishi@dervishilaw.com. Our service locations include New York City, Manhattan, Bronx, Westchester and the entire Tri-State area.

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