Worker killed in forklift accident at Tenaris plant at E. Sam Houston Parkway in Harris County, Texas
Forklift fatally crushes worker at NE Harris County business
Authorities say the accident, which happened around 3:30 a.m. Thursday, involved a forklift. A worker reportedly walked in front of his own forklift after thinking it was in park. The forklift rolled forward and struck him.
Harris County Man Killed In Forklift Accident
It is likely that the investigation will determine whether Tenaris or the forklift manufacturer may be liable for this tragic accident. If the killed man had left the forklift in the “parked” position, they will need to determine if there may be a defect which caused the equipment to roll forward. Also they will investigate if proper training was provided, including what hazards could be inherent by using the forklift.
Why every fatality from a crash is not legally a wrongful death
After someone dies in a motor-vehicle accident, grieving family members and friends are often left with many questions. What caused the accident? Could it have been avoided? What do they do now that their loved one is gone?
Sometimes a fatal collision happens through no one's fault. Crashes caused by weather and road conditions, or by wildlife in the roadway, are examples. But when a fatal crash is caused by negligence, then family members should pursue a wrongful death claim, to uphold the victim's rights and begin the financial recovery process. Learn more about wrongful death claims here.
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