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Forklifts are common in warehouses and job sites across California, but they can cause serious accidents if not used safely. A crash might leave you with broken bones, back pain, or worse, keeping you from work and piling up medical bills. California laws, like Cal. Lab. Code § 6400, say employers must keep workplaces safe, but accidents still happen. At Banafshe Law Firm, PC, we help injured workers get money to cover their losses and heal.
Forklift accidents often occur because of carelessness or unsafe conditions. A driver might go too fast, not see someone nearby, or carry a load that’s too heavy. Broken equipment or cluttered floors can also cause crashes.
In a court case, Gyerman v. United States Lines Co., a worker was hurt because a warehouse was unsafe, showing how bad conditions lead to accidents (7 Cal. 3d 488, 1972). Other times, accidents happen on roads, like in Davis v. Pine Mountain Lumber Co., where a forklift crossed lanes and hit someone (273 Cal. App. 2d 218, 1969). Our California forklift accident attorneys find out why the crash happened to get you justice.
When a forklift hits you or drops something heavy, the injuries can be serious. You might face:
These injuries can mean months of recovery or missing work. At Banafshe Law Firm, we fight for every dollar you need.
Figuring out who’s at fault in a forklift accident takes careful work. It could be the driver for not paying attention, the employer for not fixing hazards, or even an equipment renter. In Gyerman v. United States Lines Co., the company was blamed for a dangerous warehouse, but the worker was partly at fault for not reporting it (7 Cal. 3d 488, 1972).
Another case, Horne v. Ahern Rentals, Inc., said a company wasn’t to blame because they didn’t cause the unsafe setup (50 Cal. App. 5th 192, 2020). We dig into every detail—training, safety rules, and more—to hold the right people responsible.
California has strong laws to keep workers safe. Cal. Lab. Code § 6400 says employers must provide a safe workplace, including for forklifts. If they break this law, like not fixing a broken machine, they can be blamed, as shown in Davis v. Pine Mountain Lumber Co. (273 Cal. App. 2d 218, 1969). But employers might say you weren’t careful, like in Gyerman v. United States Lines Co. (7 Cal. 3d 488, 1972). At Banafshe Law Firm, we use these laws to prove you deserve money for your injuries.
California’s warehouses, construction sites, and ports rely on forklifts, but that makes accidents more common. Places like Fresno, Los Angeles, or San Diego see crashes when drivers aren’t trained, or floors are messy. In Horne v. Ahern Rentals, Inc., a bad setup led to a deadly accident (50 Cal. App. 5th 192, 2020). Forklifts are heavy and dangerous, so even a small mistake can hurt you badly. We investigate every case to make sure companies pay for their errors, not you.
A forklift accident can leave you stressed about bills and recovery. Insurance companies might offer you less money than you need or blame you for the crash. We don’t let that happen. At Banafshe Law Firm, we:
If you’re hurt in a forklift accident, Banafshe Law Firm, PC is the team to trust across California. Here’s why:
We’ve helped thousands of Californians, and we’re ready to fight for you.
If you’re hurt in a forklift crash, follow these steps to protect your case:
See a doctor right away, even if you feel okay. Injuries like back pain can get worse later. Keep all medical records to show how hurt you are. This helps us at Banafshe Law Firm get you more money for your damages.
Tell your boss about the crash and make sure it’s written down. If it happened on a road, call the police for a report. This proves what happened.
Snap photos of the forklift, the accident spot, and your injuries. Get the names of people who saw the crash. These details help us show who was at fault, like unsafe conditions.
Contact Banafshe Law Firm for a free talk. We’ll listen to your story and start fighting to get you money for your pain, bills, and lost work.
Don’t wait—California gives you a limited time to file a claim, often two years for injuries.
Forklift accidents can hurt you and change your life, but Banafshe Law Firm, PC is here to help all over California. We work from our Fresno office at 855 M Street Suite 950, Fresno, CA 93721, and our Los Angeles office at 1875 Century Park East Suite 1500, Los Angeles, CA 90067. With our no-fee-unless-we-win promise and millions won for clients, we’ll fight to make things right.
Contact us online or call 855-917-0735 anytime for a free case review. Let us help you get back on track.
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