Phoenix Forklift
Accident Lawyer

If you or a loved one were injured by a forklift, either while at work or as a bystander, you may be dealing with significant medical expenses. As the bills pile up, you may find yourself overwhelmed by the mounting costs and frustrated by your inability to return to work.

You do not have to face these challenges alone. Let a forklift accident lawyer in Phoenix, AZ help investigate the details of your case and pursue the compensation you deserve. Call Zanes Law today at 866-499-8989 for a free consultation.

Forklift Accidents in Phoenix, AZ

Forklift accidents can happen almost anywhere, but they are especially common in warehouses, big box stores, and construction sites. Some of the typical causes of a forklift accident are:

• Driver error
• Driver negligence
• Lack of training
• Defective equipment
• Poorly maintained equipment
• Poorly loaded lift
• Safety violations
• Unsafe work environment

If any of these played a role in your forklift accident, you may be eligible to pursue compensation for your injuries.

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Determining Liability in a Forklift Accident

If your forklift accident happened while you were at work, a workers’ compensation lawyer in Phoenix may be able to help you recover damages from your workers’ compensation insurance as well as from any liable third parties.

To prove a third party liable for your forklift accident injuries, we must demonstrate four factors:

• Duty of care. The driver of the forklift had a duty to operate the forklift safely and responsibly.
• Breach of duty. The driver disregarded their duty toward you, such as by driving the forklift recklessly or operating it while intoxicated.
• Causation. The driver’s negligent actions caused the accident.
• Damages. The forklift accident caused you to sustain injuries, losses, or other expenses.

Keep in mind that there may be more than one liable party in your accident. If the forklift was not kept in good repair or if the location where the forklift was being used was not maintained properly, a forklift accident lawyer in Phoenix, AZ may be able to pursue damages from the property’s owner, as well.

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Damages You Could Recover After a Forklift Accident

While it is impossible to know the exact amount of compensation you could be entitled to without conducting a thorough investigation of your case, we are typically able to pursue recovery for:

• Medical expenses, including emergency transportation and surgery
• Ongoing costs, including rehabilitation and medication
• Lost wages, if your injuries interfere with your working hours
• Diminished earning capacity, if your injuries impact your long-term ability to work
• Pain and suffering

If a loved one passed away after a forklift accident, a wrongful death lawyer in Phoenix will help you pursue additional compensation for funeral and burial costs, loss of inheritance, loss of consortium, and related losses.

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How a Forklift Accident Lawyer Will Help

There are many ways that a forklift accident lawyer in Phoenix, AZ from Zanes Law will help with your personal injury lawsuit. Here are just a few examples:

Manage Communications

The last thing most people want to deal with after an injury is a mountain of paperwork and a parade of phone calls and emails that never seem to end. Our team will handle all of that for you, keeping you informed and making sure you adhere to all necessary deadlines while freeing up more time for you to spend with your family.

Gather Evidence

Our team will conduct an independent investigation of your forklift accident. We will gather your medical records, police reports, witness testimony, video, and photographic evidence, and other materials to build a strong case that supports your compensation claim. If necessary, we will also call upon expert witnesses or re-create the scene of the accident to strengthen our position further.

Negotiate Your Settlement

After we have built a strong case, we will fight for an equitable settlement that fairly compensates you for your injuries, losses, and other expenses. If we are unable to reach an agreement, we will not hesitate to take your claim to court and protect your rights before a judge or jury.

Make Things More Convenient

The team at Zanes Law will do everything we can to make the complexities of the legal process more comfortable for you. One call is all it takes to get started with a free consultation. We will even come to your home or hospital room in person if you prefer. Our team will handle everything, from A to Z.

Call a Forklift Accident Lawyer Today

In Arizona, you only have a limited time to file a personal injury claim after your accident. The statute of limitations for most personal injury claims in Arizona is two years from the date of your accident. That sounds like plenty of time, but we recommend getting started right away. The sooner you begin the process, the more time we will have to collect the evidence we need to build a strong case on your behalf.

If you or a loved one were injured in a forklift accident, the team at Zanes Law will help. Call 866-499-8989 today to learn more about what a forklift accident lawyer in Phoenix, AZ can do for your case.

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