A forklift is a heavy and potentially dangerous piece of professional machinery. It is designed to lift and move heavy loads from one place to another. Because it can carry loads of various sizes and weights, the impact of a collision can vary. If you were injured by a forklift or by its falling cargo, you could be entitled to compensation. At Laborde Earles, we will handle the details and hard work of building your case.
Our Lake Charles forklift truck accident lawyer can help you recover damages for your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more. Our case review team will listen to the details of your case and assess its possible outcomes and potential timelines. Our truck accident lawyers will advocate for you with the insurance company and fight hard for the best possible outcome.
Common Causes of Forklift Accidents
Forklift accidents can be serious—they can even be life-threatening—and typically occur in a workplace. According to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) research, frequently reported forklift accidents include:
- Being struck or crushed by a forklift
- A forklift tipping over
- Falling off of a forklift
- Being struck by a falling load
- Falling off a forklift’s platform or pallet
- Falling from an object that was struck by a forklift
These accidents can permanently or temporarily change your physical appearance and abilities. They can also lead to costly and extensive medical care. If you or someone you love was injured in a forklift accident, our law firm will help you recover compensation.
Potentially Negligent Parties in Your Lake Charles Forklift Accident
Our Lake Charles personal injury lawyers can help prove the negligence that caused your accident and resulting injuries. To hold a liable party responsible, we will demonstrate the following four elements of negligence:
- Duty of care
- Breach of duty
- Causation
- Damages
We build a robust case file for you by collecting evidence, visiting the accident scene whenever possible, and consulting medical experts. While you focus on your physical recovery, we get to work building the best possible case file.
Our Truck Accident Team Will Build a Compelling Case File
Collecting and organizing evidence can be a tremendous task. When our law firm accepts your case, we do not tax you or your family with evidence collection. Instead, we handle it for you.
Evidence our forklift accident lawyer serving Lake Charles, LA, collects for your case file can include:
- Any incident reports generated by the workplace
- Statements from coworkers and other witnesses
- Medical, rehabilitation, and therapy records and bills
- Employment and salary history records
- Accident scene and injury photos and video footage
If the forklift accident happened at a construction site, time is of the essence, as evidence can get damaged or lost. Call our Lake Charles construction accident lawyers as soon as possible so we can have access to fresh evidence on the site.
Cases like yours are more likely to be resolved with a settlement than with a trial based on the weight of the accumulated physical evidence and documents.
Laborde Earles injury was great for me they took care of me very fast and professional. If for any reason I need legal help they will be who I use.
ClientExplore Your Range of Compensation Options After a Forklift Truck Accident
The person or entity whose negligence caused your accident can be held responsible for a range of economic and non-economic damages. Our forklift truck accident lawyer helps injured clients in Lake Charles recover:
- Known and anticipated medical bills
- Known and anticipated lost wages
- Loss of future earning capacity
- Treatment-related travel expenses
- Lasting physical disability
- Physically disfiguring injuries
- Ongoing pain and suffering
- Mental and emotional anguish
- Diminished quality of life
At Laborde Earles, we know how important it is to accurately assess your recoverable damages, so we create a carefully detailed list of yours. We work hard to avoid having your case undervalued or underpaid.
Avoid a Potentially Costly Delay in Filing Your Lake Charles, LA Case
The statute of limitations is generally two years from the date you were injured in personal injury cases, according to CC 3493.1. In wrongful death cases, the statute of limitations is also generally two years from the date of a loved one’s demise, according to CC Art. 2315.2.
Your lawsuit must be filed on time, or you could be barred from filing it at all. If you do manage to file your lawsuit after the filing deadline expires, it will likely be dismissed. This will mean the merits of your lawsuit will not be heard, and you could be left with no legal avenue that compels the at-fault party to compensate you.
I thank God for Digger & David. I don’t know what we would have done if it hadn’t have been for them.
Rick Smith | ClientGive Your Fight for Compensation the Laborde Earles Advantage
Building a personal injury case involves many moving parts. When our forklift accident attorney serving Lake Charles, LA, represents you, you get the power of our entire team behind your fight. We will:
- Assess the monetary value of your case
- Document the at-fault party’s negligence
- Initiate a comprehensive investigation
- Handle all case-related communication
- Complete and submit the required paperwork
- Provide ongoing updates on your case
Our law firm will never stop fighting for you and the compensation you need and deserve. We work hard to negotiate a favorable monetary settlement on your behalf and will not hesitate to represent you in court if one is not forthcoming.
Laborde Earle’s History of Five-Star Client Reviews
When previous clients share their experiences with our legal team, they leave online reviews like the following:
- Jacob Shay: “They were the absolute best to me and my son…We were treated with so much dignity and respect and felt so important to them…Anything I needed…was fulfilled and answered…If I could pick more than 5 stars I would.”
- Patrick Hayes: “I really appreciate Ms. Brittany for always going above and beyond to make sure I was kept up to date and informed every step of the way. She was absolutely wonderful. Thank you again.”
Read additional reviews on our testimonials page and learn more about how hard we fight for every injured client we represent.
The reassurance from Digger and his staff gave me that renewed hope that it’s going to be okay down the road.
ClientCall Now for Your Case Review
Were you or someone you love injured in an accident with a forklift? If you were, our Lake Charles forklift truck accident lawyer at Laborde Earles can help you pursue financial compensation.
Contact one of our case review team members to find out what we can do to help.
