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Forklift Injury Claims - Forklift Accidents

Forklift accidents can involve a combination of factors including defective work equipment and unsafe business practices. According to the Health and Safety Executive there were an estimated 44,000 non-fatal injuries sustained from contact with moving machinery during 2015/16. The same report revealed that there were also 9 fatalities that occurred as a result of contact with moving machinery.

Who is Liable When Forklift Accidents Occur?
The HSE clearly states employers have a legal ‘duty of care’ to mitigate their employee’s exposure to risks.

  • The Workplace Regulations 1992 dictates that all vehicles must be able to travel safely throughout the workplace. This includes maintaining all machinery properly. The HSE also states that your employer is liable for defective hardware as well.​​
  • The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 states that your employer is responsible for providing all employees with the proper forklift training as dictated by the HSE. This training must include safe handling, operation, and precautions. These regulations also state that all machinery must be kept in excellent working order.​
  • The Operator Training and Safe Use: Approved Code of Practice and Guidance sets out the minimum safety standards that must be met prior to operating a forklift in the workplace. All employees must be familiar with these guidelines to reduce the amount of risk they are exposed to when working around forklifts.

Types of Forklift Truck Accidents
Forklift accidents can involve employees, public, and neighbouring businesses. Forklifts are the most hazardous when loading and unloading from heights and it is during these times that the general public is most likely to be injured. Employees and operators are also at risk of injury when in the vicinity of heavy machinery such as forklift trucks. Forklift accidents can range in severity and it is your employer’s legal responsibility to ensure that all the proper safety precautions are being followed whenever a forklift is being operated. You are eligible to receive compensation if you have been injured as a result of another party’s negligence. Below are some of the most common types of forklift truck accidents encountered in Scotland according to the Health and Safety Executive.

Collision
Whenever you have heavy machinery in motion you have an added risk that must be taken into consideration. If you are struck by a forklift truck, you can experience serious injuries such as broken bones, lacerations, and concussion.

Pinned Between Forklift and Object
In some scenarios, the forklift does not collide with a person but rather it pins them against another item. This can result in crushed limbs, bones, and internal injuries that will require extensive medical care to treat.

Heavy Objects Falling From Heights
Heavy objects falling from heights can result in serious injuries including concussions and broken bones. Forklifts are ideal for moving heavy items around the workspace but in some instances, an item may become loose and fall causing injury.

Can I Lodge a Claim Against My Employer for a Forklift Truck Accident?
You can lodge a claim against your employer if you have been injured because of their failure to follow the proper health and safety precautions set out by the HSE. Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd can help you to gather the evidence you need to lodge a claim against your employer.

You cannot be fired for lodging a claim against your employer and it is not your employer who pays your compensation. The responsibility of paying your compensation falls onto your employer’s insurer. This is why your employer has been paying insurance premiums and it is important to remember that if you do not lodge a claim, you will be personally responsible for paying all of your medical and recovery costs.

Can I Lodge a Claim as An Injured Member of The Public?
You are eligible to receive compensation if you have been injured in a forklift accident that was not your fault. During the loading and unloading process, the general public is exposed to the highest level of risk potential. Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd can walk you the entire claims process and help to keep you informed on your options as the process proceeds.

How Much Compensation Will I Receive?
Claim Solutions Scotland ltd will work directly with your employer’s insurer to help you get the compensation you are seeking. In the event that a favourable compensation cannot be agreed upon, the Scottish Court will determine your compensation after reviewing the details of your accident. This Court will examine the severity of your injuries and the total amount of damages you sustained.

The Judicial College Guidelines will be referenced to help guarantee your compensation is in line with similar claims. General damages are losses that are non-financial. These can include emotional distress, pain and suffering, and lost quality of life. The other types of losses are financial or special damages. Special damages can include property damage, medical bills, and recovery costs. Any cost that can be attributed to your forklift accident can be claimed as special damages.

How Long Will it Take To Receive Compensation for a Forklift Accident?
You can expect to receive compensation in less than three months if your claim is not disputed. In some claims, the other party’s insurer may contest the severity injuries or the circumstances of your accident. When this occurs, the court will investigate the specifics of your accident and determine who is ultimately liable.

What to Do If You Are Involved in Forklift Accidents
If you are injured in a forklift accident, you should begin gathering evidence to support your claim immediately. If there are witnesses, be sure to get their contact information. You will also want to lodge an entry in the businesses accident logbook. All businesses in Scotland are required to keep a record of injuries that occur on their premises.

How Claims Solutions Scotland Ltd Can Help You
Claims Solutions Scotland Ltd will guide you through the entire claims process including gathering the evidence you need to lodge your claim properly. Our professional team are experienced in navigating the subtle nuances of the forklift accident claims process and we understand what compensation can mean to someone who has been injured.

Start Your Claim
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Forklift Injury Claims - Forklift Accidents

Forklift accidents can involve a combination of factors including defective work equipment and unsafe business practices. According to the Health and Safety Executive there were an estimated 44,000 non-fatal injuries sustained from contact with moving machinery during 2015/16. The same report revealed that there were also 9 fatalities that occurred as a result of contact with moving machinery.

Who is Liable When Forklift Accidents Occur?
The HSE clearly states employers have a legal ‘duty of care’ to mitigate their employee’s exposure to risks.

  • The Workplace Regulations 1992 dictates that all vehicles must be able to travel safely throughout the workplace. This includes maintaining all machinery properly. The HSE also states that your employer is liable for defective hardware as well.​​
  • The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 states that your employer is responsible for providing all employees with the proper forklift training as dictated by the HSE. This training must include safe handling, operation, and precautions. These regulations also state that all machinery must be kept in excellent working order.​
  • The Operator Training and Safe Use: Approved Code of Practice and Guidance sets out the minimum safety standards that must be met prior to operating a forklift in the workplace. All employees must be familiar with these guidelines to reduce the amount of risk they are exposed to when working around forklifts.

Types of Forklift Truck Accidents
Forklift accidents can involve employees, public, and neighbouring businesses. Forklifts are the most hazardous when loading and unloading from heights and it is during these times that the general public is most likely to be injured. Employees and operators are also at risk of injury when in the vicinity of heavy machinery such as forklift trucks. Forklift accidents can range in severity and it is your employer’s legal responsibility to ensure that all the proper safety precautions are being followed whenever a forklift is being operated. You are eligible to receive compensation if you have been injured as a result of another party’s negligence. Below are some of the most common types of forklift truck accidents encountered in Scotland according to the Health and Safety Executive.

Collision
Whenever you have heavy machinery in motion you have an added risk that must be taken into consideration. If you are struck by a forklift truck, you can experience serious injuries such as broken bones, lacerations, and concussion.

Pinned Between Forklift and Object
In some scenarios, the forklift does not collide with a person but rather it pins them against another item. This can result in crushed limbs, bones, and internal injuries that will require extensive medical care to treat.

Heavy Objects Falling From Heights
Heavy objects falling from heights can result in serious injuries including concussions and broken bones. Forklifts are ideal for moving heavy items around the workspace but in some instances, an item may become loose and fall causing injury.

Can I Lodge a Claim Against My Employer for a Forklift Truck Accident?
You can lodge a claim against your employer if you have been injured because of their failure to follow the proper health and safety precautions set out by the HSE. Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd can help you to gather the evidence you need to lodge a claim against your employer.

You cannot be fired for lodging a claim against your employer and it is not your employer who pays your compensation. The responsibility of paying your compensation falls onto your employer’s insurer. This is why your employer has been paying insurance premiums and it is important to remember that if you do not lodge a claim, you will be personally responsible for paying all of your medical and recovery costs.

Can I Lodge a Claim as An Injured Member of The Public?
You are eligible to receive compensation if you have been injured in a forklift accident that was not your fault. During the loading and unloading process, the general public is exposed to the highest level of risk potential. Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd can walk you the entire claims process and help to keep you informed on your options as the process proceeds.

How Much Compensation Will I Receive?
Claim Solutions Scotland ltd will work directly with your employer’s insurer to help you get the compensation you are seeking. In the event that a favourable compensation cannot be agreed upon, the Scottish Court will determine your compensation after reviewing the details of your accident. This Court will examine the severity of your injuries and the total amount of damages you sustained.

The Judicial College Guidelines will be referenced to help guarantee your compensation is in line with similar claims. General damages are losses that are non-financial. These can include emotional distress, pain and suffering, and lost quality of life. The other types of losses are financial or special damages. Special damages can include property damage, medical bills, and recovery costs. Any cost that can be attributed to your forklift accident can be claimed as special damages.

How Long Will it Take To Receive Compensation for a Forklift Accident?
You can expect to receive compensation in less than three months if your claim is not disputed. In some claims, the other party’s insurer may contest the severity injuries or the circumstances of your accident. When this occurs, the court will investigate the specifics of your accident and determine who is ultimately liable.

What to Do If You Are Involved in Forklift Accidents
If you are injured in a forklift accident, you should begin gathering evidence to support your claim immediately. If there are witnesses, be sure to get their contact information. You will also want to lodge an entry in the businesses accident logbook. All businesses in Scotland are required to keep a record of injuries that occur on their premises.

How Claims Solutions Scotland Ltd Can Help You
Claims Solutions Scotland Ltd will guide you through the entire claims process including gathering the evidence you need to lodge your claim properly. Our professional team are experienced in navigating the subtle nuances of the forklift accident claims process and we understand what compensation can mean to someone who has been injured.

Start Your Claim
Contact us to start the claim’s process today.

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