Forklift Truck Accident Compensation

Generally speaking, you qualify for a claim if you are confident the forklift accident at work was your employer’s fault.

This might be due to safety standards, inadequate training, or having the right equipment. If you think your employer failed in their responsibilities and this led to your injury at work, this can constitute grounds for a claim.

Even if the workplace accident was partially your fault, you may still be able to claim.

Although your actions may have contributed to the situation, if the primary fault lies with another party whose actions were the root cause of the accident then you will likely still qualify for an accident at work claim.

We can guide you through the whole process of making a claim.

The process starts with gathering evidence of the workplace accident. We will need to know:

• Where and when the accident at work occurred.
• If there were any witnesses.
• Was the accident reported and/or accident report book completed.
• Was the accident reported to the Health and Safety Executive.
• What injuries you sustained.
• If you require ongoing treatment or rehabilitation.

To help build this evidence, things like documents, site pictures, workplace accident books, and photos of your injury can all be valuable. Our expert accident at work lawyers will also work with you to:

• Arrange medical treatment if you haven’t already received it.
• Assess your loss of earnings through having to be off work.

An injury at work claim usually only goes to court if a case is particularly complex.

Most accident at work cases don’t need to go to court, but we will be with you throughout the process if it becomes necessary.

Every claim comprises a unique set of factors that will govern how much compensation could be awarded. These can include, but are not limited to:

• The severity of your injuries and any long-term effects.
• How long you’ll be off work to recover and any loss of earnings.
• Money spent because of your injury on travel, medication, or childcare.
• The time involved in your family or loved ones having to provide care or assistance for you.

We aim to ensure that we recover the maximum compensation that you are entitled to.

Under UK employment law, your employer cannot dismiss you solely on the basis of becoming the victim of an accident at work.

If they do sack you after suffering a forklift accident at work, or following an absence from work due to a related injury or illness, you may be able to sue for unfair dismissal. However, prolonged periods off work, even if due to an accident at work, can justify a termination of employment in certain circumstances.

If you bring a claim for compensation against your employer after having a forklift accident at work, they cannot sack you simply for this reason. If they do, and you’ve been employed for more than two years, you may also have a case for unfair dismissal.

In most cases, the answer is yes as an accident or injury you’ve suffered at work should never affect your financial situation.

If you end up out of pocket, you may be able to make an accident at work claim to receive compensation for loss of earnings.

If you received Statutory Sick Pay, this will be taken into account before any compensation settlement is awarded.

If your employer did not take appropriate steps to prevent an injury you suffered because of a forklift accident, you may be entitled to injury at work compensation for:

• Your pain and suffering.
• Any long-term consequences.
• Loss of earnings, overtime or bonus.
• Future losses such as if you have to stop work completely.
• Treatment like physiotherapy, chiropractors, and osteopaths.
• Psychological or emotional distress.
• Supports aids or home adaptations.
• Care or assistance fees.
• Medication.

By law, your workplace must have employer’s liability insurance. This is designed to protect them if they are found to have acted negligently or breached regulations.

Usually, an accident at work claim due to the fault of the employer is covered by this policy and, for the most part, the insurer will foot the bill for any compensation settlement not your employer.