Farm Accident Compensation

According to a Health and Safety Executive (HSE) report from 2019, agriculture is the most dangerous industry in the UK. In 2018/2019, there were 32 deaths in the agricultural sector recorded by the HSE. While accidents can occur in any industry, the use of heavy machinery and the proximity to animals means that working in agriculture can often be hazardous.

Your employer has a duty of care to protect you in the workplace. If you have been injured in a farm accident that wasn’t your fault, you may be able to claim farm accident compensation. First Personal injury can advise you and ensure that you get the compensation that you deserve.

Common Farm Accident Claims

There are many different farming accidents that you could be involved in. However, some accidents are more likely to occur than others:

• Accidents that involve machinery
• Tractor-related accidents
• Exposure to harmful chemicals accidents – such as chemicals used in crop farming
• Slip, trip and fall accidents
• Manual handling accidents
• Livestock accidents

Many accidents can be avoided by following the health and safety practices that are outlined by the Health and Safety Executive. If your employer has not put the proper health and safety procedures for agriculture into place and you have been injured as a result, you may be able to claim compensation.

Injuries

Due to the variation in the type of accidents that can occur on a farm, there are many different injury types that you could suffer. The amount of compensation that you are likely to be awarded in your case will be dependent upon the injuries that you have suffered and their severity. For example, if your farm accident caused you to suffer a severe pelvis or hip injury, you may be awarded between £31,220 – £104,370 in compensation.

If you needed to have an arm amputation due to your accident, the compensation awarded may between £76,650 – £109,330. Similarly, if you suffered a severe knee injury, compensation may be between £20,880 – £76,690. As you can see, the amount of compensation awarded in a case can vary wildly. Therefore, it is important to discuss your circumstances with a personal injury solicitor directly who can determine how much compensation you are likely to be owed. Contact First Personal Injury today to process your farm accident claim.

Compensation

The compensation amounts mentioned above are calculated by determining the amount of pain and suffering that is caused by your injuries. This is understood by determining the amount of time that it will take for your injuries to heal, as well as the severity of the injuries themselves.

However, compensation also takes financial losses into account. If you have lost income due to being unable to work, the compensation you are awarded could cover this. If you have had to pay for medical treatment or for travel to treatment, it may also be possible to claim such costs back. You should keep any receipts or other documents that highlight financial costs related to your farm accident claim.

Making Personal Injury Claims

If you have been injured in a farm accident that wasn’t your fault, you may be entitled to compensation. First Personal Injury is available to assist you and ensure that you get the compensation you deserve.

Contact our specialist team to begin the claims process, either by phone on 0333 358 2345 or through our online form.