Forklift Accident Claims
Forklift trucks are an essential tool and mode of transport in factories, warehouses, and construction sites across the UK. However, these helpful vehicles can be extremely dangerous if they are not properly maintained or are operated negligently. This can lead to serious, life-changing or even fatal injury.
If you’ve been involved in a forklift truck accident that wasn’t your fault, you could be eligible for compensation. Whether the cause of your injury was a lack of training or health and safety regulation, faulty forklift machinery, or even negligence on the part of a colleague, our experienced legal team can help you to claim the compensation you deserve.
With over 20 years of experience handling personal injury claims, including accidents in the workplace, the team at Tylers Solicitors can support you through every step of the claims process.
Read on for more advice on forklift truck injury claims, and get in touch to speak with one of our lawyers.
What are the most common causes of forklift truck accidents?
Forklift trucks and other industrial vehicles cause around 1,500 injuries each year. In any environment where forklift trucks operate, your employer should take the necessary steps to ensure that they do so safely. This includes:
- Ensuring all forklift operatives have completed the relevant training
- Maintaining and inspecting the forklift equipment on a regular basis
- Implementing robust safety rules for employees
When the correct health and safety protocols are not adhered to, accidents can happen, and it’s no surprise that the leading causes of forklift truck injuries include:
Insufficient training
Employees who have received little or no training on how to safely operate forklift trucks are more susceptible to causing accidents. For instance, an untrained employee who doesn’t know how to safely load or unload items from a forklift or is unaware of maximum load weights risks causing serious injury to themselves and others.
Faulty machinery
Faulty forklift machinery is extremely dangerous and can cause injury to the operator and others around them. A leading cause of forklift faults is a failure to regularly maintain, service or inspect the machinery before use.
In some instances, a manufacturing fault can cause a forklift to malfunction — in which case, the manufacturer may be liable for any resulting injuries rather than your employer.
Forklift truck accidents and injuries
The most common forklift truck accidents we submit claims for include:
- Toppling over
- Collisions with pedestrians
- Falling loads
As well as affecting the forklift driver, all of these accidents can injure other workers nearby. Injuries can vary and may lead to long-term or permanent damage.
Some of the most common kinds of injuries caused by forklift truck accidents include head injuries and associated brain damage. Falling from a vehicle or being crushed can also cause arm and leg injuries.
No matter what form of injury you’ve experienced, if you’ve been involved in a forklift truck accident through no fault of your own, Tylers Solicitors can help you get the right amount of compensation.
Could I claim compensation for an accident caused by a faulty forklift truck?
Absolutely — as we’ve seen, faulty machinery is a common cause of forklift truck injuries. Sometimes, liability may fall on the manufacturer if there was a lack of quality control during the truck-building process. In other situations, an employer may be responsible if they did not carry out adequate checks and maintenance.
Why choose Tylers Solicitors for your forklift injury claim?
Tylers Solicitors can provide a complete range of no-win, no-fee legal services to suit your needs. Whether you’re looking to claim forklift injury compensation following an accident caused by negligence or a mechanical failure, we are here for you.
We recognise that suffering an injury at work can cause emotional distress as well as physical pain and financial loss. Our team handles every case with sensitivity to support you through this difficult time.
Our personal injury lawyers are experienced in securing compensation on behalf of those affected by warehouse accidents, including forklift injuries and cherry picker injuries.
What’s more, thanks to our no-win, no-fee service, you can start your legal claim without paying a penny.
Fork Lift Injury Compensation Amounts
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As with any kind of accident at work, including those involving industrial machinery, the amount of compensation you could claim depends on the severity of your injuries. When you speak with one of our solicitors, you’ll get a clear estimate of the compensation you may be able to claim.
However, our forklift injury compensation calculator below can provide some guideline figures.
Some of the most serious injuries you can suffer following any kind of accident at work are head injuries. Head injuries, and any associated brain damage, can have a huge impact on your life.
If you’ve experienced this type of injury following a forklift truck accident, you may be able to claim up to £307,000.
If you’re struck by a forklift truck or pinned against the wall while its hydraulic lift is lowered, you could be left with long-term leg injuries, warranting between £7,270 and £120,530 in compensation.
Whether your arm has been trapped in the hydraulic lift, pinned against a wall, or you’ve been hit by a forklift travelling at high speeds, we are here for you. An injured arm from a forklift truck accident could grant you £5,280 to £114,810 in compensation.
If you’ve fallen from a forklift truck, either while riding it or using it to carry out work at height, we are here for you. Falling from a forklift can cause a wide range of injuries, including fractures, head injuries and more.
Depending on the severity of your forklift truck fall injury, you could claim up to £307,000.
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Frequently Asked Questions
As with any kind of accident at work, you have up to three years to begin your claim for compensation. So long as your legal claim is filed within this three-year period, you should be entitled to claim compensation. If you’ve suffered any kind of forklift injury that wasn’t your fault, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Tylers’ experienced team today.
There are dozens of different forklift styles and hundreds of manufacturers. Whatever kind of forklift has caused your injury, you could be entitled to claim compensation. Whether you’ve been injured by a truck-mounted forklift, an off-road forklift or a JCB forklift, we are here for you. For more information, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Tylers’ experienced team today.
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For any Industrial Injury Claims, call Tylers Solicitors today, a leading UK provider of no-win, no-fee legal services. Our experienced team will work with you to get the maximum amount of compensation you’re entitled to, following any kind of injury that isn’t your fault!