Front End Loader Tears Roof Off of a Car, Injuring Plaintiff’s Head

ByMichael Talve, CEO

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Updated onJanuary 7, 2022

Front End Loader Tears Roof Off of a Car, Injuring Plaintiff’s Head

This case involves an injury to the plaintiff and harm done to the roofing of the plaintiff’s car. The plaintiff, a middle-aged man, was a passenger in a car traveling on a two-way rural road, which was not designated as a construction road. A slow-moving front loader construction vehicle made a turn into the plaintiff, whereby the bucket of the front-end loader was high enough to tear the roof off the car and strike the plaintiff in the head, which gave him a serious head injury.

Question(s) For Expert Witness

1. Are you familiar with these types of safety issues?

2. Are you familiar with a front loader construction vehicle?

3. Should a bucket be carrying that high when making a turn?

4. Can you determine whether this was operator error or a design issue?

Expert Witness Response E-000806

inline imageBased on the facts provided, it appears that he was traveling with his bucket too high, which would be an operating error. I had hands-on experience, operating a front end loader for eight years. I am currently a safety science faculty member at a university, with my own safety consulting business, and I am very familiar with the safety procedures that most construction vehicles must abide by.

About the author

Michael Talve, CEO

Michael Talve, CEO

Michael Talve stands at the forefront of legal innovation as the CEO and Managing Director of Expert Institute. Under his leadership, the Expert Institute has established itself as a vital player in the legal technology arena, revolutionizing how lawyers connect with world-class experts and access advanced legal technology. Michael's role involves not only steering the company's strategic direction but also ensuring the delivery of unparalleled intelligence and cutting-edge solutions to legal professionals. His work at Expert Institute has been instrumental in enhancing the capabilities of attorneys in case preparation and execution, making a significant impact on the legal industry's approach to expert consultation and technological integration. Michael's vision and execution have positioned the Expert Institute as a key facilitator in the intersection of law and technology.

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