compensation for forklift truck injuries & accidents
Injured in a forklift truck accident? accident | accident has accident solicitors that can ensure you get the maximum level of compensation that you are entitled to.
Our specialist personal injury solicitors can act for you on a no-win, no-fee basis which ensures you receive 100% of the compensation that you are awarded for your forklift accident claim.
call accident | accident today to speak with a work accident solicitor on 0800 80 47 547 or fill in our online enquiry form
Forklift trucks and reach trucks are responsible for over 8000 accidents in the UK each year - some of which result in fatalities. Not only can forklift trucks be a danger to their operators, they can also be a danger to other people in the vicinity if they are not operated with great care. The statistics are alarming; approximately two thirds of work injuries caused by forklift trucks are to pedestrians rather than to the operator.
causes of forklift truck accidents
There are many ways that forklift trucks can cause accidents. These include striking pedestrians while moving, overturning the vehicle and crushing a pedestrian, trapping a pedestrian between the truck and an object or crushing a pedestrian with a falling load.
There are various reasons behind these accidents such as
- Lack of operator training
- Poor maintenance
- Poor lighting conditions
- Operator error
- Unsuitable premises/inadequate gangways
can I make a forklift truck accident compensation claim?
- Training - Operators must receive training from an accredited trainer in addition to specific job training relating to the workplace and ‘on the job’ training under supervision.
- Operator Requirements - Only authorised personnel should be allowed to operate the forklift trucks and they should be provided with adequate protective clothing, e.g., hard hats, fluorescent jackets.
- Workplace - The areas in which forklift trucks are operating should be kept free of pedestrians where possible; alternatively, adequate signs and warning notices should be in place. All roadways and aisles should be sufficiently wide and free of any sharp bends.
- The Forklift Truck - The forklift truck must be checked and maintained regularly.
contact an experienced work accident solicitor
If you have sustained a personal injury following an accident involving a forklift truck it is likely you will have a claim for compensation against your employer. The personal injury solicitors at accident | accident have won thousands of pounds worth of compensation claims for forklift truck accident victims. Our solicitors will be happy to give you a free consultation to assess whether you are eligible to make a no win no fee work accident compensation claim.
call accident | accident today to speak with a work accident solicitor on 0800 80 47 547 or fill in our online enquiry form.
