Liability for injuries caused by a forklift accident may vary depending on the circumstances of the accident. A worker who is injured on the job because of a forklift accident typically is entitled to seek financial compensation from their employer through a workers’ compensation claim. If a third party negligently operated a forklift, resulting in an accident, an injured victim may be entitled to pursue a personal injury claim against the operator and potentially the operator’s employer. Finally, if a forklift accident occurs due to a defect in the forklift, its manufacturer (or the manufacturer of a defective part used in the forklift) may be held responsible for the accident and any injuries that result.