Forklifts cause surprisingly few accidents, but when they do, they’re often severe. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) states that around 75-100 workers are killed each year in forklift accidents, and there are around 35,000 serious injury accidents.
If someone has hurt you in a forklift accident in Tucson, the team to call is Zanes Law. Our forklift accident lawyers can help you with your workers’ compensation claim to help you get the most you can from your circumstances. We’re not afraid to sue insurers who are refusing to give you the compensation you need.
The Biggest Reason for Forklift Accidents
OSHA estimates that around 70% of all forklift accidents in the US could be prevented if companies had more stringent training policies. Poorly trained and unlicensed forklift operators cause so many injuries each year, sometimes from their own negligence, sometimes because employers push them into dangerous practices in the name of profit.
If you’re a worker and get crushed by a forklift, you may have a strong case if we can prove that the forklift operator was negligent or if the workplace had poor training practices. OSHA will also do their own investigation to see if the rules were broken.
While most forklift accident claims must go through the workers’ compensation system, there are situations where you might be able to file a personal injury claim directly. For instance, independent contractors and members of the public who get hit by forklifts could do it.
For a free legal consultation with a forklift accidents lawyer serving Tucson, call 866-499-8989
What to Do if You’re in a Forklift Accident
First, you need to report your injury to your manager or supervisor. Reporting your accident is the responsibility of an injured worker. You must do this to start your claim. Then, you need to seek medical treatment.
Tell your doctor you’ve been in a workplace accident. They will bring you the Worker’s and Physician’s Report of Injury form. This is the formal document for filing a workers’ compensation claim in Arizona.
To get the best chance of avoiding a denial, speak with our forklift accident lawyers in Tucson about how to proceed with the form before you submit it. As long as you’ve reported your injury, you have up to one year to file the form with the Industrial Commission of Arizona (ICA).
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Dealing with Workers’ Compensation
The ICA is responsible for dealing with workers’ compensation claims. Instead of going through the court, they set up a no-fault system that makes it easy for injured workers to get compensation.
However, that compensation may not be enough, and there are tactics that employers and their malpractice insurers might use to reduce your claim or deny it. That said, workers often get a fair shake through this system.
Yet it doesn’t hurt to speak with a forklift accident attorney in Tucson to make sure. You have rights under this system to appeal settlement offers or fight denials. If you have already received a rejection letter, you need to speak with a lawyer immediately for advice.
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A Forklift Accident Lawyer Can Help You
Workers’ compensation will take care of most forklift accident claims, but if your claim is rejected or isn’t enough, then you absolutely need a forklift accident attorney to help you with your appeal. You’re facing enormous bills and lost wages. Now is the time to fight.
Even if you haven’t filed your accident claim yet, you can contact us for a free consultation to get the best chance of success. We can tell you what needs to be done to maximize the chances the ICA accepts your claim and pays you adequate compensation.
As long as it has been less than a year since you reported your accident, you can still make a claim. Make sure it’s done the right way by calling Zanes Law. If it still gets rejected, we’ll be glad to fight on your behalf during your appeal.
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Seek Damages for Your Tucson Forklift Accident Now
If you have been severely injured in a forklift accident and need compensation to cover your care, or you are a family member seeking wrongful death damages after such an accident, we can help. Speak with our forklift accident lawyers in Tucson.
Even if you haven’t filed a claim for workers’ comp yet, we can help you create a solid case to minimize the chance of denial and maximize your claim. Schedule your free consultation with one call or through our website. We look forward to representing you.
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