WAREHOUSE ACCIDENT LAWSUITS

Common Causes of Warehouse Accidents

Warehouse operations are complex, and even a single oversight can trigger disaster. Some of the most frequent causes of workplace injuries include:

• Forklift and vehicle collisions inside crowded warehouse aisles

• Falling objects from improperly stacked shelves or unstable loads

• Slip and fall accidents from wet or cluttered floors

• Defective equipment, such as malfunctioning pallet jacks or lifts

• Inadequate worker training on machinery operation and safety procedures

• Lack of fall protection when working on elevated platforms or racking systems

• Repetitive stress and lifting injuries from manual labor and long shifts

Each of these hazards can and should be prevented through proper training, equipment maintenance, and strict compliance with OSHA safety regulations.

Common Injuries in Warehouse Environments

Because warehouse work involves physical strain and heavy equipment, injuries are often severe. Victims may experience:

• Traumatic brain injuries from falling items

• Crushed limbs or fractures caused by forklift impacts

• Spinal cord injuries and paralysis from falls

• Burns or chemical exposure from hazardous materials

• Torn ligaments and repetitive motion injuries

• Internal bleeding or organ damage

In some cases, these injuries can lead to permanent disability or death, leaving families with long-term financial and emotional burdens.

The manufacturing industry and industrial sector is a long-standing staple in Ohio and other parts of the country. Workers in factories and warehouses, however, face more hazardous work environments than many other professions.

Factories and warehouses are known for heavy machinery, forklifts, large equipment, toxic chemicals and electrical components that can cause work injuries. Common Factory accident cases and warehouse injury may include:

• Forklift Accidents
• Machine Accidents
• Slip and Fall Accidents
• Ladder Falls
• Toxic Exposure
• Automated Machine Accidents
• Tool Injury
• Explosions
• Valve Accident

Joe Lyon is an experienced Work Injury Attorney and Factory accident Lawyer reviewing industrial accidents, warehouse injury cases and filing personal injury lawsuits on behalf of plaintiffs nationwide.

Factory Accident Attorney

Factories and warehouses are often bustling workplaces with hundreds of workers hurrying around and often when overworked. Worker fatigue has been the primary cause of many factory accident cases.

Employers have a duty to recognize the hazards of issuing too much overtime in factory settings. Underemployed companies may think they save money on staff costs, but the cost could be in workplace safety factors.

Poorly maintained equipment may also lead to factory accidents and warehouse injuries. All tools, machines, fork trucks and work sites must be inspected regularly to ensure OSHA safety standards are in place, and a safe working environment protects workers.

Toxic factory chemicals can also pose safety risks to employees when a lack of proper warnings and a lack of training lead to chemical spills. Ventilation issues can also lead to toxic exposure injury in factories and warehouses.

The Lyon Firm has extensive experience in working with industry experts and handling cases involving a wide range of factory and warehouse accidents, including those resulting in catastrophic injury and wrongful death.

Warehouse Accident Lawsuits

Warehouses are manned by hundreds of thousands of Americans. But many are unaware of how many injuries occur on the job each year. There are many safety hazards due to heavy machinery and a fast-moving work environment.

Forklifts are frequently used in warehouses, and are a leading cause of injury in warehouse accident lawsuits. Employers must ensure that all employees operating forklifts are certified and also fully trained on that specific job site.

Slip and Fall Accidents are also common in warehouses where there can be slippery surfaces and loose materials. It is critical for supervisors to maintain a clear work area and to properly clean a work site multiple times a day. Poorly lit areas and areas with blind spots are particularly dangerous.

Fall Injuries can occur in warehouses where employees are suspended from a height trying to reach for something or repairing some equipment. Employers should have fall protection equipment in place.

After injuries on the job in a factory or warehouse position, workers have the right to consider taking legal action and seeking compensation. Employers may be liable for injuries and pay for medical costs, past and future wages and pain and suffering. Common injuries suffered in factory accidents and warehouse accidents may include:

• Chemical Inhalation Injuries
• Crush Injury
• Amputation
• Burn Injury
• Degloving Injury
• Electrical Injury

Amazon Warehouse Accidents

For many warehouse workers and employees at Amazon fulfillment centers, it is exciting to work for one of the biggest employers in the world. Workers expect much out of the company, though are sometimes left scrambling for compensation following accidents and injuries, or after employment disputes that result in wrongful termination or unfortunate employment situations.

Amazon has grown so fast that many American communities have relying on the company more than anticipated. There are now over 140 fulfillment centers, serving as distribution hubs, across the U.S. Amazon is the world’s most valuable retailer, and while its management is getting rich, employees are often left behind in the rush to more profitability.

Workplace incidents and often ignored, and employees may be forced to contact an Amazon accident lawyer to press the company for rightful compensation.

In April 2018, Amazon’s warehouses were listed on the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health’s “dirty dozen” list for most dangerous places to work in the U.S. The company’s massive number of orders has resulted in unsafe working conditions for many warehouse employees. Seven workers were killed at Amazon warehouses since 2013, including three workers within five weeks at three separate locations in 2017.

Amazon is no different than many other companies in the number of on the job injuries occurring each year. There are many cases of Amazon workers suffering workplace accidents or injuries in warehouses, and then left without proper recourse until they choose to seek legal counsel and hire an Amazon accident lawyer.

Warehouses that distribute vast numbers of consumer goods on a daily basis are very fast-paced and require the utmost safety and warehouse safeguards. However, Amazon may sometimes overlook workplace hazards and could be liable should worker get injured on the job, and require time off work and serious medical attention. Compensation may be recovered for incurred medical costs, lost wages, long-term disability and pain and suffering.

Employer Negligence and Legal Responsibility

Employers have a legal duty to provide a safe workplace. When they fail to meet that obligation, they can be held liable under state and federal laws. Negligence may include:

• Ignoring OSHA safety requirements

• Failing to repair defective machinery or equipment

• Pressuring employees to meet unreasonable quotas

• Allowing untrained workers to operate forklifts or lifts

• Overlooking routine maintenance or safety inspections

Workers’ compensation is designed to provide wage and medical benefits to workers who are injured on the job, but it may not be enough to sustain a plaintiff. Filing an additional personal injury lawsuit may necessary to reach the settlement you deserve.

Every good workplace accident law firm will tell you that each personal injury case is unique. The length of the case depends on the type of injury, the defendant, and the courts.

If you are too impatient in filing a lawsuit or decide to accept a company settlement, you may be regretting it in the future. Plaintiffs can file workplace injury claims in factory accident cases due to:

• Unsafe work environments
• Employer Negligence
• Defective Equipment
• OSHA safety violations