For people working around heavy machinery, accidents happen far too often on construction sites, in plants, warehouses, and other industrial settings. When negligence or oversight causes a serious incident with heavy equipment such as backhoes, bulldozers, forklifts, and cranes, the consequences can be devastating for workers. Crush injuries, amputations, falls, and other traumatic accidents cause disabling injuries and often cost hard working people their livelihoods.
The heavy machinery accident attorneys at Zucker Personal Injury & Accident Lawyers have over 25 years assisting injured clients throughout Temecula and surrounding cities in Riverside County and San Diego County. We fight to get injured workers and their families full financial compensation.
If you or someone in your family suffered harm in a serious heavy equipment accident, contact our Temecula heavy machinery accident lawyers today at (951) 699-2100 for a free consultation. We can meet in person or talk over the phone about what happened and how we can help you pursue your legal remedies.
Common Causes of Serious Construction and Industrial Accidents
Heavy machinery mishaps often happen because of:
- Defective design or manufacturing – Some pieces of heavy equipment contain flaws, making them prone to tip-overs, loss of control, parts failures, or other malfunctions leading to accidents.
- Lack of maintenance – Accident risks increase with failure to properly maintain equipment and replace worn parts regularly.
- Improper operation – Unfortunately, many construction sites and industrial workplaces operate with inadequate training and supervision of heavy machinery operators.
- Negligent actions of others – Examples are reckless driving of forklifts, distraction or impairment of operators, and failure to observe right-of-way rules.
- Dangerous premises – Poor lighting, cluttered spaces, uneven terrain, and other hazards contribute to accidents.
When oversight, carelessness, or intentional wrongdoing results in catastrophic injury to an innocent worker, the at-fault parties should be held fully accountable.
Heavy Machinery Accident Injuries Our Lawyers Assist With
When someone is negligent, workers around heavy construction equipment become exposed to serious hazards. Our lawyers have handled complex accident cases involving various types of heavy equipment injuries such as:
- Crush injuries – Examples are workers pinned under overturned machinery or crushed by falling objects, suffering broken bones, organ damage, tissue wounds, and amputation of limbs. Crush injuries often require multiple surgeries and lengthy hospitalization.
- Traumatic brain injuries – Workers knocked unconscious in falls or struck by debris may suffer concussions, bleeding, and swelling of the brain. Traumatic brain damage can leave a person permanently disabled.
- Spinal cord injuries – These can result from sudden impact from worker falls, equipment rollovers, and shifting loads. When the fragile spinal column or spinal cord is damaged, it can lead to paralysis and loss of function in the body.
- Amputations – Powerful moving parts and equipment have been known to violently tear limbs from workers’ bodies in mere seconds, often resulting in permanent disability.
- Death – Tragically, some heavy equipment accidents lead to immediate death or severe injuries that claim workers’ lives thereafter.
Surviving spouses and family members left to grieve the loss of loved ones also deserve to pursue wrongful death compensation through our law firm.
Why Heavy Machinery Injured Victims Choose Zucker Personal Injury & Accident Lawyers To Represent Them
For a quarter century, the heavy machinery accident lawyers at Zucker Personal Injury have been trusted in Temecula and surrounding cities. Our law firm is known for compassionately guiding clients through the legal process while aggressively confronting the insurance companies and corporations responsible for our clients’ suffering. We offer injured victims the following advantages:
- Decades of courtroom success – Our lead attorney Andrew Zucker has tried over 40 personal injury cases to jury verdicts. We know how to prove liability and maximize compensation.
- Deep financial resources – With millions available to advance case costs, we stand ready to hire the best experts and fully invest in our clients’ matters.
- Relentless determination – We refuse to settle for less than full justice and turn up the heat on defendants who refuse reasonable settlement offers.
- No recovery, no fee guarantee – We work for a percentage of what we recover for you – so we only get paid if you do.
How Temecula Heavy Machinery Accident Claims Work
Pursuing fair compensation after a catastrophic injury accident involves legal complexities. Having an experienced personal injury attorney on your side levels the playing field when dealing with aggressive insurance carriers and negligent corporations. In general, here is what injured victims can expect when working with our firm:
Investigation and Evidence Gathering
Right away, our lawyers start investigating what happened. We interview witnesses, review medical records, examine equipment and premises, research regulations, and collect all available evidence. Finding proof of what caused the accident is crucial.
Assessing Damages and Calculating Losses
We gather evidence needed to fully account for a victim’s financial losses. This includes documentation of medical bills, lost income, loss of future earnings, and calculating dollar amounts for pain, suffering, and reduced quality of life.
Handling Communications
Our lawyers manage all communications with insurance adjusters, defense lawyers, doctors, expert witnesses, and others involved in the case. We shield clients from harassment.
Negotiating Settlements
We aggressively negotiate with insurers and defendants to reach fair settlements. Most of our cases settle out of court. However, we always prepare cases for trial.
Litigation and Trial
If the parties cannot reach a reasonable settlement, we file lawsuits in court and battle for victims’ rights before judges and juries. We are not afraid to take on big companies with an army of lawyers if that’s what it takes.
Throughout this process, we keep clients informed and updated on case progress. Our lawyers are here to answer all questions and make sure injured workers get the best guidance during these difficult times.
Frequently Asked Questions About Heavy Machinery Accidents
What are common injuries caused by heavy equipment accidents?
Heavy machinery accidents often cause crushing injuries, traumatic brain injuries, spinal damage, amputations, and death. The enormous weight and force involved inflict catastrophic harm.
What types of compensation can I recover after a heavy equipment injury?
You can potentially recover full compensation for medical expenses, lost income, reduced earning capacity, pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, and other losses. If negligence caused a loved one’s death, the family can pursue wrongful death compensation.
Who is liable for my injuries from a forklift or bulldozer accident?
Potentially liable parties include equipment manufacturers, premises owners, contractors, subcontractors, and equipment operators or their employers. Identifying all negligent parties is key to maximizing compensation. They often share liability.
How much is my heavy machinery accident case worth?
Every serious injury case has unique factors affecting its value. With decades of experience handling machinery accident matters, our lawyers can provide insight on potential case value after reviewing details.
How can hiring a lawyer help my injury case?
Seasoned personal injury attorneys have the courtroom experience, legal skills, and financial resources to handle large cases effectively. We offer better negotiating power against massive corporations and aggressive insurance companies.
Speak With a Temecula Heavy Machinery Accident Lawyer Today
Who is going to step up and take responsibility for the poor decisions and negligent actions that caused your life-altering injuries? The heavy machinery accident attorneys at Zucker Personal Injury & Accident Lawyers have a proven track record getting injured workers and grieving families full financial restitution after horrific heavy equipment accidents. We fight aggressively so you can focus on healing. For a free consultation with an experienced Temecula heavy machinery accident lawyer, call us today at (951) 699-2100.
