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Defective Vehicle Claims

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As elsewhere, construction sites in the Buffalo Niagara Region are home to many different types of industrial vehicles. These vehicles are found throughout the site and are used in both the clearing and building processes. The most common industrial vehicles are:

• Bulldozers
• Forklifts
• Back hoes
• Tractors
• Trucks
• Cranes

Defective Vehicle Injuries

Because of the nature of these vehicles, when they stop working as they should serious injury can occur. Some of the most common injuries suffered in these accidents are:  

• Broken bones
• Crushed hands or fingers
• Amputations
• Severe lacerations
• Internal trauma

These types of injuries are not only expensive to treat, but they can also leave workers temporarily unable to work and even permanently handicapped. For this reason, if an injury is caused by an industrial vehicle that was not working properly, it is important to file a defective vehicle claim. These claims are the legal process by which the injured party is fairly compensated for the damages incurred due to another party’s negligence. In the case of defective vehicle claims, the party who was responsible for the vehicle being defective will be held liable in a court of law.

While workers’ compensation can cover a percentage of medical costs and lost wages, it does not generally cover all costs. It also does not compensate victims for the extensive disability, and pain and suffering associated with these types of injuries. Given the nature of these accidents and the inadequate recompense to be expected from workers’ compensation, it is necessary to file a personal injury lawsuit. In turn, because of the nuances of these claims, in this type of personal injury case it is important to be represented by an experienced legal team. The lawyers at John Feroleto Attorneys at Law are experienced and dedicated defective vehicle attorneys who will vigorously fight for your legal rights.

Negligent Parties in Defective Vehicle Lawsuits

The manufacturers of construction-related vehicles are legally responsible for designing them to be safe and ensuring their continued safety with the appropriate maintenance. However, many other parties can be held liable if the vehicle becomes defective. These can include a negligent maintenance or repair company, or a contractor or subcontractor that did not have the vehicle serviced or repaired correctly when necessary.

If you live or work in Western New York and have been injured by a defective vehicle, we invite you to contact our defective vehicle attorneys today. We will hold the negligent party accountable in a court of law and ensure that you receive any compensation which you are legally entitled to.

We operate on a no recovery, no fee basis, so please don’t hesitate to schedule a free consultation with us today.