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Woman Struck and Killed by a Forklift in Brooklyn

By Paul Napoli

January 6, 2010

The New York Police Department is investigating how a forklift struck and killed a woman on a Brooklyn street.

The accident happened about 7:40 a.m. Tuesday morning as Rosemary Pratt, 46, of Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, crossed the intersection of East 14 Street and Avenue M in Midwood.

A 40-year-old unidentified construction worker operating the forklift was removing the machine from storage and heading to a nearby construction site to repair a New York City Transit overpass, when he struck Pratt with a part jutting off the back of the forklift.

An ambulance transported Pratt to Kings County Hospital where they pronounced her dead on arrival.

The forklift operator stayed at the scene. Police discovered equipment violations and issued the operator several summonses.

Construction accidents are not always the fault of the person who is operating the machinery, often they can be attributed to the carelessness of managers or other people who are running the job site. Construction companies must follow strict jobsite safety regulations, including rules governing heavy equipment operation, to ensure the safety of workers and the public.

If you have been injured in a construction accident, you may be able to be compensated for your injury or a loved one's death if you talk to our lawyers. Many factors must be taken into consideration when determining if an injury or death was the result of negligence, equipment failure or dangerous worksite conditions. You may be entitled to compensation such as medical expenses, funeral expenses, the lost prospect of receiving an inheritance, and the loss of financial support for the personal injury or wrongful death of a loved one.

At Napoli Bern Ripka LLP, we are experienced in personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits. We know that dealing with the death of a loved one is difficult. Contact us to discuss what you can do to recover for the loss call 888-529-4669 or visit www.NapoliBern.com today.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Paul Napoli

Full post as published by New York City Personal Injury Lawyer on January 07, 2010 (boomark / email).