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There are around 8,000 forklift accidents each year in the UK. Around 10 of these will be fatal while many more will result in serious personal injury. Of these serious injuries, a large percentage will be of a severe enough magnitude to result in the injured party needing to undergo amputation of a limb.
Most frequently, these amputations will be necessitated by a worker suffering crush injuries in a forklift accident. These crush injuries can be caused either by the forklift itself or by the goods or counterweights it is carrying.
Sometimes it will be the driver suffering injury, usually as a result of the forklift toppling, but often it is nearby workers who suffer injury, either as a result of the forklift or its goods falling or by being run over by the vehicle.
Injuries sustained in these incidents can be catastrophic and require surgical amputation of a limb. As well as being physically traumatic this procedure will inevitably also have profound psychological consequences. Help coming to terms with the loss of a limb can be found at the Limbless Association.
Compensation amounts awarded to workers who suffer amputation injury will reflect the severity and pain of their loss. For example, loss of a single finger will typically be compensated for around £20,000. Although all cases vary in their specifics, loss of a leg will usually be compensated for a six-figure sum.
As ever, it is incumbent on employers to ensure that, whether it is in a factory, warehouse or on a building site, these accidents to not happen in the first place. A leading work injury solicitor explains, "Last year there were around 2,000 reportable accidents involving forklift trucks, including seven fatalities. It is the responsibility of employers to look after the health, safety and welfare of their employees while they are at work and many accidents could be avoided with proper risk assessment, training and good working practice."
Forklift accident compensation solicitors - a cost free service
Around two-thirds of forklift accidents involve injury to someone other than the driver. Whether you were the driver or an unlucky bystander, if you believe that someone else may be responsible for the accident occurring, our advisors can help you establish whether you might have a case for receiving compensation.
Win or lose, should you decide to claim with us, you can rest assured that you will never be liable for any costs, fees or disbursements - including those of the opponent.
Furthermore, our 100% compensation promise is our guarantee to you that no cut will ever be taken from any settlement awarded you.
Accidents involving forklifts happen every week, if you are one of the 8,000 who suffer injury in these incidents each year and would like to claim compensation, echat with an advisor, fill out an online claim form or call us now, on 0800 10 757 95.
