FORKLIFT TRUCK ACCIDENT CLAIMS

Forklift Truck Accident at Work Compensation

Every year over 70 people are killed and thousands injured in accidents involving workplace transport. Whilst forklift truck accidents make up only a small percentage of the total figure when a forklift truck accident does occur it tends to be serious and whilst forklift truck accidents account for only one per cent of the annual number of factory accidents, incidents of this nature and are responsible for nearly 10 per cent of all serious injuries sustained on work premises.

Serious Injuries – Substantial Accident Compensation

Inadequate Training & Instruction In Forklift Operation

Many forklift truck accidents are the fault of the driver and for this reason, injured individuals often assume that they have no right to make a claim against their employer. This is not always the case, however, as it is the responsibility of the employer to ensure that drivers of these vehicles receive sufficient training and supervision in order to prevent the occurrence of forklift truck accidents, to ensure that equipment used is safe and suitable for the work being carried out, to maintain fork lift trucks and work premises, to avoid hazardous conditions and to lay out premises in such a way that fork lift trucks can operate safely.

Forklift Truck Accident Compensation Claim

If you have been injured and you think you may have a forklift truck accident claim against your employer, there are certain steps you should take to optimise your chances of receiving compensation. Examine the scene of the accident as soon as possible after it occurs in order to ascertain the exact circumstances involved. Take photographs of the location and of the truck. Write down the names, addresses and telephone numbers of any witnesses and seek advice from a solicitor as soon as possible.