Farm Accident Compensation Lawyers

Common causes of farm accident injuries

Whether you own a farm, are a visitor to a farm, or are a farm worker, there are many hazards you may encounter. These hazards can lead to serious injuries. Common types of farm accidents include:

• Machinery. A very common cause of farm accidents, hazardous machinery, and defective farm equipment can result in life-threatening injuries. Dangerous equipment can include; chainsaws, augers, quad bikes, and motorbikes. Any of these pieces of equipment, especially with unguarded hazardous parts, can cause crushing and cutting injuries
• Tractor accidents. Tractors without rollover protection and with power take-off (PTO) shafts can cause serious injuries. Tractors can roll causing crushing injuries while PTOs that are not attached to the tractor may catch on clothes, hair, or limbs and cause a serious farming injury
• High structures. A common cause of farm accidents can be working at heights. When working on a farm you may be on top of a silo, fixing a roof, or using orchard ladders, all of which can be incredibly dangerous should you slip and fall
• Noise pollution. Working with loud machinery on a farm without the right protective equipment can result in hearing loss. Anything from farm animals to weapons like shotguns and equipment such as chainsaws and motorbikes could impact your hearing
• Weather. Working outside on a farm can lead to a range of farm injuries including slips and falls during wet weather, serious sunburn during the warmer months, dehydration, and hypothermia
• Cutting and grinding metal. When doing farm jobs like fixing equipment and building fences, without the right protective equipment it can be easy to damage your eyes if small pieces of metal go astray or you are exposed to bright sparks when welding
• Chemical exposure. A common cause of farm accidents and farm injuries is the use of chemicals such as pesticides, herbicides, acids, and other toxic substances. Whether exposed short-term without the right protective equipment or after experiencing long-term exposure to toxic chemicals you may develop problems breathing or break out in rashes, or burns
• Animals. Accidents involving animals, such as being thrown from a horse or kicked by livestock can result in injuries like traumatic brain injuries, broken limbs, and even death

What payments can you receive from a farming accident compensation claim?

Farm accident compensation claims can cover a variety of payments including:

• Workers’ compensation if you were working on the farm at the time of your farm accident
• Medical expenses to cover the cost of surgery, doctor visits, and rehabilitation
• Loss of income sustained due to your farm injuries and subsequent inability to continue work
• Travel expenses associated with receiving medical treatment
• Pain and suffering and any mental health care required due to trauma sustained after your farm accident