Front End Loader Accidents

A front and loader is essential and valuable and equipment utilized in a variety of industries, such as road building, construction, mining, and agriculture.

The front end loader is equipped with a bucket, which can pick up amounts in volume of contents to be transported with ease before dumping.

It’s turning radius and size, however, make it a challenge to maneuver.

On the machinery, the operator is seated high; this can make it a challenge often to view people and objects within the work area.

Operators of a front end loader must adhere to stringent safety procedures during the use of the equipment.

This can include transporting an empty or full bucket lower than the level of the operator of sight to prevent dumping on others the load.

Do you to the operator being restricted in his or her ability to view an area while backing up, the loader with a back up alarm must be equipped to warn any individuals unsuspecting while the machinery operates in reverse.

A front end loader accident, in several situations, could happen due to a defect in equipment or component.

Personal injury attorneys with a specialty in front end loader accidents can file a lawsuit or claim against third parties, which does not include the employer, but includes equipment manufacturers who may be held liable indirectly for the accident.


Many individuals, every year, sustain injuries in an accident that involves a front end loader during the use of the equipment at dangerous worksites.

The injuries typically, as a result of heavy equipment, include road graders, excavators, wheel loaders, forklifts, conveyors, backhoes, boom lifts, cranes, and loaders to cause catastrophic front end loader accidents.

Typical kinds of accidents related to front end loaders involve the following: rollovers; operating over victims during backing up; when lowering the bucket, crushing the victim; and pinning the victim between various objects and the equipment.

Business owners and employers, according to state and federal laws, must utilize heavy equipment, while offering every employee a work environment that is safe, to exercise reasonable care.

Every operator of heavy equipment is stipulated to have long-term training on the use of the equipment, and adhere to safety procedures and protocols implemented.

You may be entitled to worker’s compensation received through the insurance policy of your employer; however, the benefits normally include coverage that is minimal for healthcare expenses, and time off from work.

It may be to your advantage to employ a personal injury attorney with specialty and claims for equipment injury.

When individuals sustain injuries in front end loader accidents, the employer, company owner, supervisor, manager, and other individuals may be held liable as a result of negligent actions.

Immediately contact a farm equipment collision attorney with experience. He or she can provide assistance, and make an evaluation that is necessary of your case.

You may be entitled to recover damages for funds owed to you.

Contact us for a free consultation or call Anzalone Law Firm PLLC, at: 603.548.3797.