Making a Forklift Truck Accident Claim with Winns

Forklift trucks are an integral part of many workplaces, involving the movement and storage of heavy objects in warehouses. When things go wrong, and you’re left injured after an incident that wasn’t your fault, you may be eligible for a forklift truck accident claim.

The dedicated team at Winns specialises in these types of workplace scenarios and has helped countless clients to recover the compensation they deserve as they face up to a life altered by a situation beyond their control.

I recommend Winns to all my friends because of the professional and expedient way in which they deal with your claim, from medical help required to ease any injury you may have incurred in an accident to getting you the best compensation they can to help you recover from the trauma of being involved in an accident.

Mrs Fullarton

Who can be injured by a forklift truck?

The nature of the accident, and its location, play a part in terms of who can be injured by a forklift truck. The primary person is the driver, who may be hurt if cargo falls on the truck or if the truck itself topples over if unbalanced.

Workers that may be carrying out tasks around the forklift – particularly in a warehouse or other industrial environment – may be vulnerable to injury. These workplaces tend to be bustling with many different tasks being carried out side by side. Awareness of where the forklift is and what it is doing may be much lower among staff around it and could lead to an accident taking place.

The public may also suffer injury in an accident involving a forklift truck if objects or the truck fall on top of them, collide with them, or collide with the vehicle they’re in.

If you are considering making a claim of this nature, why not have a no-obligation chat with our legal advisors who can quickly assess the circumstances of your accident and provide feedback as to the likelihood of a successful outcome if you wish to pursue a claim.

Working on a no-win no-fee basis, what have you got to lose? Make that call today.

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What type of accidents can occur?

There are many types of accidents in the workplace, but when factoring in a forklift truck, the most common incidents include:

A collision with pedestrians
Poorly balanced loads falling from the truck
The forklift itself toppling over
Those on foot, moving around the truck, being crushed
A collision with another vehicle

This is far from an exhaustive list. If you feel you have been injured in an accident that wasn’t your fault, contact the team at Winns for specialist, free advice based on your circumstances.

Thank you for your help in obtaining due compensation for an accident at work in such a professional manner. I would not hesitate to use the services again or recommend to friends and acquaintances.

Anna

How can Winns help?

Providing a total accident management claims service, our dedicated teams will progress the legal elements of the claim as well as support your rehabilitation and recovery from the injuries sustained in the accident.

As a North East legal powerhouse, we have achieved excellent outcomes for thousands of clients across two decades, and continue to operate on a no-win no-fee basis to the benefit of our clients.

That means you pay no prohibitive upfront costs, there are no surprise fees during your claim and the exact percentage you’d pay from your personal injury compensation is set from the very beginning.

No confusion, just the reassurance, regardless of the complexity and duration of your claim, that you pay the set percentage agreed upon at the outset.

If we’re not successful in recovering compensation following your accident? You don’t pay a penny in costs, provided you have been honest and cooperative throughout the process.

Overall, I am extremely happy with Winn Solicitors, each and every individual who handled my claim, and the final outcome. I would certainly recommend Winns to others who have been involved in an accident which was not their fault. They are very hard-working people that give you time and attention when it’s needed. Congratulations Winn Solicitors on winning my case and many thanks.

Brian

Successful outcomes

Winns has helped thousands of people get the compensation they deserve after a non-fault accident.

When focusing on those happening in the workplace, we’ve supported Alex to recover £43,000 in compensation, Mr Holland in his claim for £30,000, and Trevor among many happy clients.

FAQs

How long after an industrial accident can I claim?

As set by law, you have three years from the date of the accident in which to submit a claim. This timeframe doesn’t apply to the claim needing to finish within three years, but it must be officially lodged within three years to be considered valid. There are exceptions to this rule, so it is best to contact our team to discuss your circumstances and see if your scenario is eligible for a compensation claim.

What are the most common types of forklift truck accidents?

There are different types of forklift truck accidents that can occur. Most common are those involving loads falling from trucks and the forklift itself toppling over. The nature of the work involving forklifts means heavy objects are being carried and moved, possibly to raised positions, creating an environment for incidents that can result in crushing injuries.

Who can make a claim?

Anyone over the age of 18 can make a forklift truck accident claim, providing they were involved in an accident that wasn’t their fault, involving a forklift, and they sustained injury directly as a result of the accident.

Can I make a no win no fee forklift truck accident claim?

As long as you fulfil the criteria mentioned in the previous frequently asked question then you are able to make a claim for personal injury compensation using the no-win no-fee option.

The nature of a no-win no-fee claim takes away the prohibitive hurdles of upfront costs and financial worries of surprising fees midway through the process. Instead, you get the reassurance that our legal teams work diligently for you on a fixed percentage basis, regardless of the complexity and duration of the claim.

Considering making a claim? Why not give the team at Winns a call now for a no-obligation chat about your circumstances. We’re ready to help.