Atlanta, GA (November 2, 2018) – Yesterday, November 1, police say that a man was killed in a forklift accident at a Buckhead Target. The man has since been identified.
Police say that the accident happened near loading docks of the Target at 3535 Peachtree Street. Police and the fire department investigated the accident immediately.
Police say that 46-year-old Bradley Cowans was using the forklift at the Target when it became obstructed and flipped over onto him. Rescue crews pulled him from the wreckage, but it was too late.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration was called to the scene to investigate the accident.
Atlanta Forklift Accident
When you think of vehicular accidents, you might only think of those that happen on our roadways. The truth is, accidents happen in many other areas, including in the workplace involving large vehicles that cause harm. We were extremely saddened to hear about this accident that took a life at a Target store. We extend our condolences to the family and friends of Bradley Cowans and hope that they will able to find peace at this time.
If you have lost somebody closest to you in a serious accident, you might wonder where you can turn. Finances might be tight while you are working through the grieving process, which can add difficulties to your life at this time. You might find that trying to keep up with the medical bills your loved one incurred, funeral costs, and many other damages is working against you. This is the case when it comes to wrongful deaths.
If you believe that your loved one has been killed in an accident that could have been prevented and you wonder where to move forward at this time, we are waiting to hear from you at the Nye Law Group. Your case is important to us. Do not hesitate to call us today for more information at (912) 200-5230.
Note: A variety of outside sources including news bulletins and police reports were used to create these posts and report on the injuries involved. Due to this, the details of these accidents have not been independently confirmed by our team and writing staff. In the event that false information is included in the story, please contact us immediately with the post’s title and the incorrect information, and we will correct the content.
Disclaimer: We at Nye Law Group pride ourselves as members of our local community and strive to improve the overall safety and wellbeing of everyone in our state. Our deepest condolences go out to those injured in these accidents, and we hope that by promoting an awareness of these dangers, our community can take the steps necessary to avoid them. These posts are not a solicitation for business, and the information provided should not be mistaken as medical or legal advice.