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Have You Been Injured in a Forklift Accident?

Forklifts are among the most dangerous equipment in industrial workplace settings. The speed, weight and balance of these machines can lead to serious personal injuries and wrongful death. If you have been injured in a forklift accident, it is important to have an experienced lawyer protecting your rights.

At Doehrman Chamberlain, we represent injured workers throughout Indiana and nationwide. If you have suffered a workplace accident, our nationally board certified civil trial attorneys can help you seek maximum compensation for the losses you have suffered.

Contact us today online or by telephone at 800-269-3443 to speak with an experienced Indiana forklift accident attorney.

Indianapolis Forklift Fatalities Attorney

People injured in forklift accidents can suffer serious injuries to the head, neck and back. Some accidents are fatal. At our firm, we help victims of construction accidents and family members who have lost loved ones. Our goal in every case is helping our clients obtain the financial resources they need to get by in the wake of a serious injury or loss of a family member.

Forklift accidents can occur for many reasons, including:

  • Dropping or shifting loads
  • Falling over on an uneven surface
  • An untrained driver
  • Improper maintenance
  • Collisions with other workers
  • Defective parts

Our attorneys know how to investigate workplace accidents to determine the cause and responsible party. Many people think the only recourse for a workplace injury is workers' compensation. In some cases, however, injured workers are able to obtain additional benefits by pursuing personal injury claims. We are equipped to help you pursue all available sources of compensation.

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If you or someone close to you has been injured in a forklift accident, we are here to help. Contact us today online or by telephone at 800-269-3443 to speak with an experienced Indiana forklift accident lawyer.



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  • Confidential, out-of-court settlement reached ($10 million sought) --Brain Injury (Medical Malpractice)

    A medical malpractice trial in St. Joseph Circuit Court ended abruptly Thursday morning after both sides reached a confidential, out-of-court settlement. The agreement came as attorneys were preparing for the fourth day of trial.

  • $10,000,000 Jury Verdict — Brain Injury (Drunk Driving Accident)

    In December 2001, our personal injury lawyers obtained a jury verdict in the amount of $10,000,000.00 in the case of Butrum v. Rosemont Tavern. The drunk driver was sneaking drinks while working as a bartender.

  • $1,400,000 Settlement — Brain Injury (Truck Accident)

    The victim was rear-ended in a truck accident. A semi tractor-trailer traveling 35 miles per hour struck the plaintiff’s vehicle while the plaintiff was waiting to make a left turn. Initially diagnosed with a concussion and mild whiplash, the victim suffered severe headaches and both pre- and post-accident amnesia.

  • $1,667,000 Jury Verdict — Brain Injury (Construction Accident)

    While working off of a ladder the client passed out and fell over 25 feet to the ground. He suffered a fractured lumbar spine and a mild traumatic brain injury. By the time of the trial the client had returned to work but was moving from job to job because of a changed personality and attention problems caused by the brain injury he had suffered during the fall.

  • $1,400,000 Settlement — Brain Injury (Truck Accident)

    The victim was involved in a semi-truck accident while attempting to turn left during inclement weather. The injured motorist never saw the approaching truck, which had not turned on its headlights, was black, and was covered with a black tarp. The plaintiff suffered a severe traumatic brain injury.

  • $590,000 Jury Verdict — Brain Injury (Auto Accident)

    The victim suffered permanent brain injury as the result of a head-on auto accident. As a result of her brain injury, the plaintiff had no recollection of the collision. Our Indianapolis, Indiana personal injury lawyers utilized an accident reconstruction expert to perform a computer analysis to provide clear evidence of the sequence of the collision.

  • $290,000 Binding Arbitration Award for Alzheimer's Patient

    A 73 year old woman, in the final stages of Alzheimer's Disease died from a ruptured colon in an assisted living facility. This unfortunate woman was totally dependent on the facility's staff for her care. A three-member arbitration panel found unanimously that the negligence of the staff was the cause of this woman's untimely death.

  • $1,250,000 Settlement for Estate of Man Injured at Construction Site

    While pulling old wire off of a utility companies high tension power lines, a construction worker was injured when rigging used to perform the work suddenly failed. As a result of the failure, the worker was paralyzed from the neck down.

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