FORKLIFT TRUCK ACCIDENT COMPENSATION CLAIMS

Accidents involving forklift trucks make up only one per cent of factory accidents but are significant in that the injuries are frequently serious and sometimes fatal with approximately 70 deaths annually as a result of fork lift truck accidents. Employers have a responsibility to ensure that forklifts trucks are well maintained and that the drivers receive adequate instruction, training and supervision. It is also a requirement that work premises are laid out in such a way that the risk of vehicle accidents is minimised. If your employer has been negligent on any of these accounts, you may be able to claim compensation for a forklift truck injury that you have sustained.

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Notwithstanding that fork lift truck accidents are most often the fault of the operator it may still be possible for a driver to be able to claim compensation from their employer on the grounds that they did not receive adequate training and supervision or the work premises were designed/constructed in such a way that increased the risk of a transport accident.

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Many people involved in forklift truck accidents are injured seriously and must take long periods of time off work to recover. In addition to claiming actual financial losses, an injured individual you may be able to make accident compensation claims for 'pain and suffering', loss of future income, disadvantage on the job market, loss of lifestyle, domestic help, care, special care aids and equipment, adapted transport, prescription charges and medical fees, travelling expenses and other losses.

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If you have had a forklift truck accident there are a number of things that you can do to help ensure that you prove liability and maximise your work injury claim including :-

• obtain as much information as possible about the driver
• make a note of the names of witnesses
• note the circumstances of the accident including exact location
• make a note of the position of impact and the direction of travel
• draw a detailed plan or diagrams using arrows to show direction of travel
• ensure that a comprehensive note is made in the accident book
• consult your own doctor or visit you local hospital to assess your injuries
• photograph any visible injuries
• keep any damaged clothing and personal effects

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Our personal injury solicitors operate the risk free no win no fee scheme. Compensation is paid in full. Win or lose there is no charge. Our services include :-

• investigation of the accident scene
• provision of photographs and plans where necessary
• interviewing of witnesses and provision of statements
• securing engineering and experts reports
• assessment of property damage
• estimation of the value of your personal injury
• provision of medical consultants reports
• negotiation with the employer, insurance company and/or loss adjusters
• legal representation in a court of law where necessary

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If you would like free advice on forklift truck accident claims using our no win no fee legal service just call the helpline and a member of the Law Society panel of personal injury experts will speak to you on the telephone with no obligation and no charge.