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Safety Failure or Equipment Malfunction? Allen Kowalski Forklift Accident.

We have over 25 years of experience representing victims of work accidents and safety failures across the United States, and we have recovered nearly $250 million dollars for our Clients.  Read Our Legal Take below to find out what legal options are available to the family of Allen Kowalski.

Allen Kowalski Loses Life in EllaBell, GA EV Battery Plant Forklift Work Accident.

Allen Kowalski Loses Life in EllaBell, GA EV Battery Plant Forklift Work Accident. (WJCL.com)

EllaBell, GA News – An individual tragically lost their life after a work related incident Tuesday morning, May 20, 2025.

WTOC.com is reporting, “[a]ccording to the Bryan County Sheriff’s Office, there has been a confirmed fatality at [an EV battery plant] Tuesday. The call dispatched at 10:54 a.m. Tuesday morning, BCSO deputies say they were on the scene minutes later 11:02 a.m. When deputies arrived on scene they were able to confirm that the incident had resulted in a fatality. The sheriff’s office criminal investigations division then responded to the scene to conduct a follow-up investigation.”

As reported by WSAV.com, “[deputies] found one person on the ground near a truck. While the truck was being unloaded, a load on a forklift became unsecured and fell. The victim was unable to move out of the way and was fatally struck.”
According to WJCL.com, “[t]he worker has been identified as Allen Kowalski, 27, of Rothbury, Mi.”
The investigation is ongoing with OSHA officials.

Potential Legal Claims for the Family of Allen Kowalski?

OUR LEGAL TAKE

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Employees, vendors and guests have a right to safety and security while on the premises of a worksite. The safety measures provided at the site or the malfunction of equipment may be at issue in this matter, and may be important in evaluating whether this tragic incident may have been prevented.

List of factual and legal inquires:

  1. What safety rules were in place to prevent this type of accident?
  2. Did any such safety features fail?
  3. Was the tragedy a result of a catastrophic equipment malfunction?
  4. What was the condition of any machinery/equipment involved?
  5. Was the company or property owner aware of the potential safety risks to employees?
  6. If equipment or machinery were involved in the incident, were any attempts made to service, recall or replace any such machinery or equipment prior to the incident?

Under workers’ compensation laws, our legal team suggests that the family of Allen Kowalski will most likely be entitled to significant compensation as a result of this accident. While they should be eligible for benefits under workers compensation laws, they may also hold a substantial third-party negligence claim against the manufacturer or designer of any equipment involved in the incident. Based on its history and experience in representing families in workers compensation and negligence claims, The Murray Law Firm suggests that the family of Allen Kowalski should retain legal counsel without delay so as to ensure that all evidence connected to the incident is preserved.

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