{"id":48021,"date":"2026-06-11T21:53:55","date_gmt":"2026-06-12T01:53:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lalawct.com\/?p=48021"},"modified":"2026-06-11T21:53:55","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T01:53:55","slug":"forklift-runs-over-man-at-washington-ave-site-in-berlin-ct","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lalawct.com\/pt\/forklift-runs-over-man-at-washington-ave-site-in-berlin-ct\/","title":{"rendered":"Forklift Runs Over Man at Washington Ave Site in Berlin, CT"},"content":{"rendered":"

Berlin, CT (June 11, 2026) \u2013<\/b> A man suffered significant leg injuries Thursday afternoon, June 11, after a forklift ran over him at a site on Washington Avenue in Berlin. The accident was reported at approximately 2:50 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n

The man was initially trapped but was freed before emergency units transported him to a hospital for treatment. The severity of his injuries beyond significant leg trauma was not confirmed in the initial report on the wreck.<\/span><\/p>\n

OSHA<\/span><\/a> was requested to the scene by Berlin police. The site was cleared by approximately 6:36 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n

The circumstances of the accident remain under investigation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We are thinking of the man as he receives treatment and begins his recovery.<\/span><\/p>\n

Can a Worker Sue After a Forklift Accident in Berlin, CT?<\/b><\/h2>\n

In Connecticut, workers hurt on the job are generally covered by workers’ compensation, which provides benefits for medical treatment and lost wages regardless of fault. However, workers’ compensation is not always the only option available. In this type of accident, third parties can be involved; this includes forklift manufacturer, a property owner, or a contractor other than the injured worker’s direct employer. If a third party shares fault, the injured person may also have grounds to file a separate personal injury claim. This is sometimes referred to as a third-party claim, and it can allow a person to seek compensation beyond what workers’ compensation alone provides.<\/span><\/p>\n

Berlin is home to a mix of light industrial, warehouse, and commercial operations, particularly along corridors like Wilbur Cross Highway and the Berlin Tpke. Forklifts are common equipment in these settings and carry significant injury risk when safety protocols are not followed. OSHA regulations require employers to maintain strict standards around forklift operation, operator training, and pedestrian safety in work zones.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Forklift accidents can cause devastating injuries. Crush injuries to the legs, pelvis, and spine can require multiple surgeries, extended rehabilitation, and may result in permanent disability. Victims can face lost income, ongoing medical care, and reduced earning capacity. This financial toll can follow a person for years.<\/span><\/p>\n

UM <\/span>advogado de danos pessoais<\/span><\/a> can help determine whether a third-party claim is available alongside a workers’ compensation case and what types of compensation may be pursued. Legal guidance can clarify what documentation matters and what steps are available going forward.<\/span><\/p>\n

For questions about a workplace injury in Hartford County, you can reach out to our team at L.A. LAW. We work with injured victims across Connecticut to help them pursue the compensation that may be available to them,\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Contact L.A. Law at (860) 595-3163. We can review your situation and explain what legal options may be available based on the specifics of your case.<\/span><\/p>\n

Observa\u00e7\u00f5es: <\/i><\/b>O LA Law utiliza fontes secund\u00e1rias para criar esta publica\u00e7\u00e3o. Os fatos relacionados a este acidente espec\u00edfico n\u00e3o foram verificados de forma independente. Se voc\u00ea encontrar alguma informa\u00e7\u00e3o imprecisa ou incorreta, entre em contato com o LA Law. Atualizaremos a publica\u00e7\u00e3o o mais breve poss\u00edvel para refletir os detalhes mais precisos dispon\u00edveis.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Isen\u00e7\u00f5es de responsabilidade:<\/i><\/b> Nenhuma das informa\u00e7\u00f5es contidas nesta publica\u00e7\u00e3o se destina a aconselhamento jur\u00eddico ou m\u00e9dico. Esta publica\u00e7\u00e3o n\u00e3o constitui uma solicita\u00e7\u00e3o comercial. Se voc\u00ea se feriu em um acidente, procure atendimento m\u00e9dico o mais r\u00e1pido poss\u00edvel. A foto utilizada nesta publica\u00e7\u00e3o n\u00e3o foi tirada no local do acidente.<\/span><\/i><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Berlin, CT (June 11, 2026) \u2013 A man suffered significant leg injuries Thursday afternoon, June 11, after a forklift ran over him at a site on Washington Avenue in Berlin. The accident was reported at approximately 2:50 p.m. The man was initially trapped but was freed before emergency units transported him to a hospital for […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":25,"featured_media":48022,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[231],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-48021","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-ct-accident-news"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lalawct.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48021","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lalawct.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lalawct.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lalawct.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/25"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lalawct.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=48021"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/lalawct.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48021\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":48023,"href":"https:\/\/lalawct.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48021\/revisions\/48023"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lalawct.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/48022"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lalawct.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=48021"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lalawct.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=48021"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lalawct.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=48021"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}