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Forklift Accidents

A forklift is a relatively small truck (at least compared to other types of construction vehicles, such as backhoes and bulldozers) equipped with a powered clamp in front capable of lifting multi-ton loads. These trucks are weighted in the back, to counterbalance the heavy loads in front, and mostly use rear-wheel steering to improve maneuverability. As you might expect, the main safety issue with forklift trucks is their potential instability, especially if the loads being lifted are heavier than recommended or if the driver is not properly trained to operate the vehicle. Read the rest of this entry »
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Cranes, Considered The Most Dangerous of All Construction Equipment

Cranes are considered to be the most dangerous and difficult-to-operate pieces of equipment used on construction sites. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, 2009 (the latest year for which figures are available) there were more than 500 reported crane-related deaths and injuries. Crane accidents not only involve their operators, but can also injure or kill other workers or bystanders. Read the rest of this entry »
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Mr. Rapillo is a member of the California State Bar and the Central and Southern Districts of the United States Federal District Courts, and member of the Consumer Attorneys Association of California, Orange County Trial Lawyers Association and Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles. Mr. Rapillo is former Vice President and Board member of the Orange County Trial Lawyers Association.

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From our Orange County, CA personal injury law offices we represent injured accident victims and their families in wrongful death claims and personal injury settlements and lawsuits throughout Southern California and Orange County in the Newport Beach area, including: Costa Mesa, Irvine, Santa Ana Heights, Corona Del Mar, Santa Ana, Mission Viejo, Aliso Viejo, Laguna Beach, and throughout Orange County in the Huntington Beach area, including: Garden Grove, Rossmoor, Stanton, Yorktown, Adams, Fountain Valley, Golden West, Midway City, Riverview, Tustin.