Heavy Equipment Accident Lawyers
at Dunbar & Fowler PLLC
Hurt at Work? We Have Personal Injury Lawyers at Dunbar & Fowler PLLC
Find heavy equipment accident lawyers at Dunbar & Fowler PLLC, in Parkersburg, WV. Both Richard Dunbar and Dan Fowler have the knowledge and experience necessary to resolve heavy equipment accident and injury cases. If you were hurt at work using heavy equipment, you may need help from or representation by personal injury lawyers.
Call us at (304) 863-8430 to get more information about our legal services.
Basic Safety Precautions When Operating Heavy Equipment
Operating heavy equipment can be challenging. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor, heavy equipment accidents result in upwards of 400 deaths each year. At Dunbar & Fowler PLLC, we can represent anyone with a heavy equipment accident case. If you sustain a heavy equipment injury in Ohio, give us a call. We also help with heavy equipment accident cases in West Virginia. That being said, basic safety precautions when using heavy equipment include, but are not limited to:
- Inspecting the equipment before using it
- Identifying any and all power lines and underground utilities well in advance
- Staying cautious if the equipment requires mounting and dismounting
- Wearing a seatbelt and watch for blind spots while driving heavy equipment, if applicable
- Using a radio to communicate while operating the equipment
- Using hand signals, if no access to radio
- Staying on level ground when unloading and loading from the equipment
- Being mindful of equipment load limits
We Have Reputable Lawyers to Help Throughout West Virginia and Ohio
No matter the time of day or day of the week, our attorneys at Dunbar & Fowler PLLC can help. The lawyers at our firm have experience representing cases in a variety of accident scenarios. If you sustain an injury from a gas pipeline truck accident on Route 50, give us a call. We can help with motorcycle injury cases in Parkersburg, WV, or wrongful death cases in Marietta, Ohio. Whether in West Virginia or Ohio, call us or stop by our office.
Consult today in Parkersburg, WV, with heavy equipment accident lawyers at Dunbar & Fowler PLLC.