Royersford, PA (March 10, 2022) – A man was injured in a workplace forklift accident that took place on Monday afternoon, March 7.
Montgomery County officials confirmed that the accident happened at 600 North Lewis Road at a manufacturing company in the area. A man was involved in a forklift accident that led to reasons that are not fully understood at this time. Police reported that he became pinned underneath the forklift.
Paramedics, fire crews, and numerous other responders were immediately dispatched to the scene to help those in need. The worker was stuck underneath the forklift and had to be rescued by fire crews. He was then rushed to an area hospital by ambulance. The victim’s condition is not known at this time.
The area was blocked off for a period of time as police worked to clear the scene.
No further details have been released but the investigation remains ongoing. Police will update with more information as it becomes available.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family in hopes of a full recovery.
Workplace Accidents in Pennsylvania
Workplace accidents are known for being severe and life-altering in nature, some of which cause permanent injuries. Forklift accidents are some of the most catastrophic accidents in the workplace. These vehicles are used for carrying and transporting materials around a workplace. In 2020 throughout the entire U.S., it is estimated that approximately 78 work-related fatalities took place and 7,290 people were injured in these accidents. Being hurt in a workplace-related accident can affect your life in a variety of ways that you are not prepared for. Injuries can happen in the blink of an eye, impacting you both physically and financially. If you have sustained injuries in a workplace accident, you should be prepared to speak with a skilled legal advocate who has your best interests in mind.
Injuries can happen in any line of work but should always be prevented as much as possible. The unfortunate reality is that employers are supposed to do whatever it takes so that accidents can be prevented, though they still continue to happen every year. These accidents lead to some of the most severe injuries and land victims in the hospital. If you have sustained an on-the-job accident, you could have a long road to recovery before you. On top of this, you could miss out on crucial time at work and financial opportunities. It is important that you seek the assistance of a Royersford personal injury attorney as soon as possible after a workplace accident that has affected every aspect of your life.
Royersford Workplace Accident Attorneys
Our attorneys at Spear Greenfield Personal Injury Attorneys are here to assist you after a workplace accident that is not your fault. After you have received treatment for your injuries, there is a long process that can help you work toward the results you deserve. However, you want to ensure that your rights are being protected during these difficult times. Our attorneys will help you work toward compensation for a wide array of financial damages at this time, including some of the following:
- Medical bills
- Lost income
- Pain and suffering
- Therapy costs
We will stand by your side every step of the way when it comes to your workplace accident. Please do not hesitate to contact a workplace accident attorney in Royersford at (215) 600-0681 to find out how we can assist you.
Note: Our team of writers uses secondary sources to produce this post including local and state media and news sources, local and state police incident reports, social medial platforms as well as eyewitness accounts about serious accidents that take place in Pennsylvania. For that reason, if you find any information that is not correct, please contact Spear Greenfield Personal Injury Attorneys as soon as possible so that we can update the post with the most accurate information available. A post will be removed upon request.
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