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Forklift trucks are designed to make difficult industrial jobs easier for the people employed to move items from one place to another, for instance in building or product shipment roles.
However, if these vehicles are not used correctly then it could result in a forklift accident occurring and one or more workers sustaining personal injuries for which they could make compensation claims.
Employers have a duty of care towards all of their members of staff and should therefore make sure that all machines used in the work environment are well maintained, and all employees are trained in their use and wearing suitable personal protective clothing.
If an employee suffers personal injury or death in a work-related incident and an investigation shows that the accident took place as a result of an employer's negligence towards health and safety regulations, they may need to pay the worker or their family a settlement for their pain.
Loss of earnings will also be taken into account, since if the injury is so severe that the victim cannot work in any capacity again they will need greater remuneration so that they are sufficiently supported financially.
However a worker who is only off work for a few weeks is unlikely to be awarded as large an amount of money.
Forklift trucks should not be overloaded or used on uneven ground, and should not be used in the same area as pedestrian workers who could be run over or collided with if the driver does not pay attention to their surrounding.
Having clear areas for forklift trucks to travel and equally clearly marked pathways for pedestrian workers, should reduce the risk for an accident taking place.
Similarly, comprehensive staff training will help to reduce the risk of incident in the workplace.
Forklift accident claim after injury or death
If you have sustained personal injury in a work accident, in which a forklift was involved, you could be eligible to make a claim for compensation.
Whether you were driving the vehicle or were a pedestrian worker, if the incident was not your fault you may be entitled to receive damages.
Contact YouClaim on 0800 10 757 95 or discuss your forklift accident case with a legal adviser over the internet using live help.
