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Forklift Truck Accident Claims

 

Although necessary to many operations, forklift trucks can present real risks in the workplace.  If you’ve been hurt in an accident involving one, you could make a compensation claim to help your recovery.

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Forklift Truck Accident Claims


Forklift trucks are the most dangerous form of transport used at work, causing roughly 25% of workplace transport-related injuries.

 

Suffering an accident at work can be devastating to your health and the rest of your life. If you can’t work, you might be wondering how you’ll pay your bills and take care of your family. You might also worry about the effects of making a claim against your employer.

 

At Work Accident Claims, we are specialists who know the law and can help you get back on your feet. We can help you cover any loss of earnings you’ve experienced while avoiding any negative consequences. Just get in touch today to find out how we can take the stress out of making an accident at work claim.

Types of forklift truck accidents

The figures show that around five workers each day are involved in accidents, resulting in serious injuries such as:

 

  • Complex fractures
  • Injuries requiring amputation
  • Dislocated bones
  • Degloving (or avulsion, where top layers of skin and tissue are ripped off)

 

Many accidents occur due to operator error, which can be a lack of adequate training in the workplace. There is no license required to drive a forklift.

  • EMPLOYEE SAFETY

    Your claim will be against the insurer, not the business. As such you are protected and cannot be dismissed for making a claim.

  • DUTY OF CARE

    By making a claim you are helping to build a safer workplace for your colleagues in the future. Protecting your employers from future claims.

  • INTERIM PAYMENTS

    Our work accident specialists will talk to you about the help available to ease the financial burdens you may have whilst you are recovering.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why make a claim?

It’s your employer’s responsibility to ensure your safety under the Health and Safety at Work Act, and guidance such as the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER).

If they have not provided a safe environment, or there has been a lack of training in the use of equipment such as a forklift truck, then you may have a claim against them.

A serious injury affects you, your family and loved ones. It’s a worrying time to be off work and it’s important that you concentrate on recovery. Claiming compensation could provide the financial assistance and support you need to see you through.

Your employer should have insurance that will cover them for this kind of event.

How can Work Accident Claims help?

We’re here to help you identify whether you have grounds for a claim to begin with. Our specialist solicitors will then guide you through the process from start to finish, taking the strain when it comes to leg work, documentation and building a case.

How much compensation will I receive for a forklift accident claim?

Compensation very much depends on your injury, the situation and the severity. For more information on what you could be entitled to, just get in touch and our advisors will be happy to discuss it with you.

Is there a time limit for making a claim?

Generally speaking, a personal injury claim should be made within three years of the date of the accident. The rules for industrial diseases are slightly different but get in touch and we’ll be able to advise you on your particular circumstances.

I think I have a claim, what do I do next?

It’s simple – just get in touch or request a callback and we can take it from there.

We will ask you a few questions about the accident, your injury and the circumstances in which it happened. Then we can tell you whether or not you have a claim.

You can then decide what you want to do. No pressure, no obligation.