Safe Loading Of Trucks In Buffalo, New York

Jed Dietrich, Esq. and His Team of Aggressive, Tenacious and Hardworking Attorneys and Paralegals at the Dietrich Law Firm P.C. Fight to Obtain the Best Result for Workers Injured in Truck Loading and Unloading Accidents.

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Loading and unloading goods and materials from trucks is not without its fair share of risks. Loading docks can be very chaotic and dangerous areas. At any given time, dozens of commercial trucks may be coming and going, numerous heavy machines, such as forklifts and cranes, are lifting and hauling substantial amounts of cargo from one side of the loading dock to the other and large numbers of workers are often operating in the same limited area.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has recognized the grave dangers associated with the loading and unloading of trucks and implemented various regulations to help protect workers and minimize the danger of accidents. Nevertheless, these same safety regulations are sometimes ignored or overlooked. Even in cases where OSHA’s safety regulations are carefully followed, workers may still run the risk of being injured. It is critical that employees responsible for loading and unloading trucks receive adequate training regarding the proper procedures, so that they are able to safeguard themselves and their coworkers.

If you were injured during the loading or unloading of a truck, you may have a claim for workers’ compensation and personal injury claims against any other third-parties that contributed to your injuries. Truck loading accident victims need the best personal injury lawyer in Buffalo, New York representing them. For over 20 years, Jed Dietrich, Esq. has exclusively handled serious personal injury cases. Practicing law the Dietrich way, we are determined, disciplined and dedicated to obtaining the best possible result for your personal injury claim. At the Dietrich Law Firm P.C., our team of highly experienced and top rated truck loading and unloading accident lawyers in Buffalo, New York will aggressively pursue truck loading accident injury claims.

Insurance companies have paid Jed Dietrich, Esq. and his elite team of Buffalo, New York truck loading accident injury attorneys $1,000,000.00, or more, 44 times to compensate his clients for their serious personal injuries. Call the Dietrich Law Firm P.C., recognized as an American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys 10 Best Personal Injury Law Firm, TODAY at 716-839-3939 for a free consultation if you were seriously injured in a truck loading or unloading accident. We are available 24 hours per day and 7 days per week, and there is never a fee unless we win for you!

Loading injuries greatly range in severity from simple cuts and sprains to amputations, head injuries and even fatalities. Workers can fall off of loading docks, be squashed between the loading dock and truck, be run over by a truck or loading equipment or even injured just from loading or unloading heavy cargo. Loading and unloading trucks places the body under huge amounts of stress, which can cause both acute injuries and repetitive motion injuries. Injuries often include muscle tears from heavy or incorrect lifting and wear and tear type injuries resulting from repeatedly placing the body under stress.

Besides the strenuous physical labor and hard work that goes into loading trucks, laborers may be placed at risk when the cargo contains hazardous materials. For instance, handling combustible liquids, flammable substances, various chemicals and wastes can be very dangerous and may even lead to long-term health risks, such as cancer. Additionally, materials or objects can be unstable or insecure and loaders may be at risk of being crushed or breaking bones. When proper protocol and loading techniques are not used, injuries are much more likely to happen.

Workers who load and unload goods on to trucks in an assortment of different industries may be at risk of suffering injuries. Negligence can lead to truck loading accidents in various ways including:

1. Failing to implement well-defined safety rules and guidelines for the maintenance and operation of loading equipment;
2. Unsuitable loading dock designs;
3. Undue stress on workers loading and unloading;
4. Allowing an unreasonably noisy loading site where shouts and warnings cannot be heard;
5. Failing to provide loaders or equipment operators with adequate training;
6. Not providing sufficient personal protective equipment for loaders handling hazardous materials;
7. Improper maintenance of trucks and equipment;
8. Failure to thoroughly and routinely inspect trucks and equipment;
9. Neglecting to adopt adequate practices to prevent the workers unloading trucks from enduring trailer-dock separation accidents;
10. Driving trucks or loading equipment at excessive speeds;
11. Transporting and unloading cargoes that are unbalanced; and
12. Neglecting to take into account tight corridors or low clearances.

If you, or a loved one, were seriously injured in a loading or unloading truck accident, contact Jed Dietrich, Esq. and his aggressive, tenacious and hardworking team at the Dietrich Law Firm P.C. today at 716-839-3939. We are available 24 hours per day and 7 days per week, and there is never a fee unless we WIN for you! The Dietrich Law Firm P.C.’s truck loading and unloading injury attorneys in Buffalo, New York will battle to obtain the best result for you if you were injured because of someone else’s negligence.

OSHA has put in place an outline of its regulations, training mandates and various other resources. Additionally, both federal and New York State laws heavily regulate the commercial trucking industry. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is in charge of employing trucking regulations to make certain that workers can perform their duties in a safe manner. For safety reasons, only workers that have sufficient experience in loading and unloading trucks should be allowed on the loading docks.

Employers have a legal obligation to do everything they can to prevent injuries and protect their employees from hazardous working conditions, as well as to ensure a safe working environment. Safety begins with adequate training. In order to provide a safe loading and unloading zone, employers must anticipate probable threats that could result in an accident. Although injured employees generally are not allowed to file lawsuits against their employers, except in cases of gross negligence, workers’ compensation provides truck loading injury victims with medical costs and a percentage of lost income. Workers’ compensation may also include vocational rehabilitation and death benefits. It is not necessary for your employer to be found negligent to collect benefits. However, in cases of grave injury, workers’ compensation does not fully compensate victims.

In certain situations, third-parties can be held liable for your injuries based on negligence. These responsible parties commonly include loading dock owners, shipping companies, equipment operators, manufacturers and subcontractors. Determining whether or not a third-party injury claim exists can be complex and often requires the assistance of a practiced personal injury attorney. If it can be proven that a third-party’s negligence contributed to your injuries, you may be able to recover a wider range of compensation. All workers are entitled to work in a safe and injury free setting. When the negligence or carelessness of another causes a truck loading accident, injured victims should not be forced to bear the cost alone. When companies disregard their duties to maintain safe workplaces, they may be held liable for any resulting injuries. It is not uncommon for injured workers to file both workers’ compensation claims against their employers and personal injury lawsuit s against any responsible third-parties.

Jed Dietrich, Esq. has proven results to help you get the compensation you deserve. Insurance companies have paid Jed Dietrich, Esq. in excess of $175 million to resolve injury claims. You need dedicated personal injury attorney to investigate your accident and advocate for your rights. Your initial consultation with our team of Buffalo, New York truck loading accident injury attorneys is always free. Please do not hesitate to contact us today at 716-839-3939 to initiate the process of recovering the compensation that you deserve.

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Call the Dietrich Law Firm P.C. immediately at 716-839-3939 so that our aggressive, tenacious and hardworking personal injury lawyers can fight to obtain the best result for your personal injury claim in Buffalo, New York. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and there is never a fee until we WIN for you!

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