Jobs involving the loading or unloading of heavy freight from trucks poses serious health risks. There are numerous injuries that can occur while performing your job duties. Some of the most common include:
- A steel band severing the fingers of a worker
- Falling bricks that crush a worker’s foot
- A stack of lumber that unexpectedly releases, causing a serious accident
When lifting heavy objects, it is important to use proper equipment to ensure that you don’t do serious damage to your body. Many construction workers have suffered serious back injuries as a result of heavy lifting. Often, these injuries become chronic.
If you have been injured loading or unloading a truck at work, you are entitled to receive workers’ compensation benefits. However, this frequently will not provide you with adequate compensation for the serious injuries suffered in this line of work. Therefore, it is important to consult an experienced construction accident attorney to find out if you are entitled to file a third-party claim to receive additional compensation.
If your injury is caused by defective equipment, you may be able to file a product liability claim against the party responsible for the defective equipment. If your accident was caused by a dangerous work environment, you may be able to file a premises liability claim against the party responsible for maintaining a safe workplace.
Truck loading accidents may lead to life-altering injuries. Securing skilled representation will ensure that you receive the proper compensation to help you move on with your life.
If you have suffered a truck loading injury in the Mobile, Alabama area, please contact Long & Waite, Attorneys at Law today to schedule a consultation.
