Seeking Advice of Personal Injury Solicitors Accrington for Forklift Injuries

Forklifts are powerful machines despite their size. With its power, forklifts are capable of lifting heavy loads making forklift operation a very risky task. If you have suffered an injury while operating a fork lift as a result of which you had spent time away from work, you may be able to get compensation with the help of personal injury solicitors Accrington.

Types of Forklift Trucks (FLTs):-

-         Pallet Truck:-

o   Pallet trucks are the most common types of forklift trucks that have wooden structures upon which the weights are placed. These pallets have gaps on the bottom that allow the fork to be positioned.

-         Counterbalance Truck:-

o   This type of forklift is capable of carrying objects much larger in size with the help of cast iron counter weights that are positioned on the back of the truck

-         Side Loader:-

o   This type of forklift is capable of making using other attachments besides the traditional fork.

Types of Injuries:-

According to the personal injury solicitors Accrington, common forklift injuries include:-

-         Forklift Crush Injuries:-

o   In which body parts are crushed due to the careless operation or maintenance of forklifts.

-         Untrained Forklift operators:-

o   Accidents caused by forklift operators who have not received proper training prior to forklift operation.

-         Back Injuries:-

o   Most forklifts do not have suspensions, therefore when a forklift is operated on an uneven surface the driver’s back has to bear immense pressure.

For more information, get in touch with the personal injury solicitors Accrington at Walker Wise Solicitors by phone on 01254 300 966 or email enquiries@walkerwise.co.uk.