Forklift Truck Accidents, Fork Lift Accidents

Fork Lift Truck Accidents

If a forklift truck is poorly maintained, or forklift truck operators lack the proper training to ensure safe handling of the vehicle, and you suffer a personal injury as a result, you could be eligible to claim financial compensation.

At Express Solicitors, our team of accident at work solicitors are thoroughly experienced when it comes to making successful claims for compensation following forklift accidents. For more information call freephone 0800 294 6250 or e-mail us and we will call you back.

Making Your Forklift Accident Claim

According to statistics published by the Health and Safety Commission (HSC), forklift trucks are involved in approximately one quarter of all major workplace accidents involving transportation in the UK.

Forklift accidents tend to occur as a result of one of the following factors:

Poor maintenance of the vehicle: Like any vehicle, forklift trucks require regular maintenance. This means checking chains, moving components, keeping tyres at the correct pressure and so on. If a forklift is not properly maintained, accidents can happen.

Dangerous working environment: A working environment that does not meet established health and safety standards can be dangerous. Anything that creates an obstruction to forklift truck routes is a danger to both driver and workplace pedestrians.

Inadequate driver training: If a forklift truck driver has not been provided with proper training, their ability to operate the vehicle safely is severely impeded. This often leads to serious workplace accidents and injuries.

Whether you have been injured by items falling from a forklift, a forklift truck collided with you or you were forced to drive a forklift over an unsuitable surface due to poor workplace safety standards, if you suspect one of the above factors was to blame, contact a solicitor as soon as possible to discuss a potential accident claim.

Contact Express Solicitors

If you are injured due to another individual's negligence, financial compensation is your legal right. It is intended to help you pay for medical bills, as well as compensating you for loss of earnings due to a period spent out of work. At Express

Solicitors, our team of forklift accident specialists accept all claims on a 'no win, no fee' basis, meaning we allow you to keep all the compensation awarded by the court.

If you would like to arrange for an initial consultation with a lawyer, or you simply wish to discuss the law surrounding forklift truck accident claims in more detail, contact Express Solicitors today on freephone 0800 294 6250 or e-mail us and we will call you back.

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