Farming & agriculture injury claims
Our personal injury solicitors secure life-changing compensation settlements and funded rehabilitation for people who have suffered severe injury in farming and agricultural accidents.
Serious injury claims for farm and agricultural workers.
Farms and other agricultural workplaces can be dangerous environments. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has described agriculture, forestry, and fishing as the ‘riskiest industry sector’ with a fatal injury rate 20 times higher than the ‘all industry’ death rate.
Farm hands and agricultural workers are at risk of injury from vehicles, machinery, livestock (animals), toxins and chemicals. Farm work is physically demanding and is often carried out in difficult conditions, such as on slopes, in poor weather, near hazards such as pits and silos, or whilst working at heights.
Employers and owners of farms and agricultural premises must take all reasonable steps to keep their employees and visitors safe from foreseeable injury. Where serious injury is suffered as a result of the farm owner or employer’s negligence, the injured person may be entitled to compensation.
- Nationally recognised personal injury specialists with decades of experience
- Access to leading medical experts and rehabilitation professionals
- Proven track record of securing life-changing compensation
- Dedicated support from initial enquiry through to settlement
- No upfront costs and claim through a no win no fee agreement
Starting your personal injury claim
It costs nothing to talk to us to find out about making a farm injury claim for yourself or a member of your family. You can contact us for free, confidential advice from a specialist personal injury solicitor. In serious injury cases, we often visit our clients in the hospital or at their home if they are unable to get to our offices.
We will ask you to tell us briefly about the accident and injury. We will advise you about your time limits and whether we can help you make a claim. Your solicitor will discuss with you how your claim will be funded and advise, fully and clearly, how that works and what it will mean for you. We offer a range of funding options, but most of our clients’ claims are handled on a ‘no win no fee’ basis.
We will put your claim to the defendant individual or organisation whose negligence caused your injury, and we will handle all communication on your behalf. The defendant’s insurers will usually handle the claim on the defendant’s behalf and will be responsible for paying any compensation. Once we are in contact with the defendant’s insurers, we can begin to secure the necessary rehabilitation and specialist support to meet the injured person’s immediate needs whilst we proceed with the claim.
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Farming & agriculture injury claims FAQs
What are farm accident injury claims?
Employers and owners of farms and agricultural premises owe their employees a duty of care to prevent foreseeable accidents which could cause injury. They must also comply with multiple health and safety (H&S) standards and guidelines set out by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).
Where someone is seriously injured on farm or agricultural premises as a result of the farm owner or their employer’s negligence or failure to comply with health and safety guidelines, the injured person may be entitled to claim compensation for their injury and its consequences.
Who can claim compensation for injuries from farm or agricultural accidents?
Employers and owners of agricultural premises must take all reasonable steps to keep their employees and visitors safe from foreseeable injury.
Compensation claims for injuries caused by negligent failure to provide a safe working farm or agricultural environment can be made by:
- full-time or part-time employees;
- independent contractors;
- temporary workers or casual staff;
- self-employed workers;
- visitors;
- children or others who live on the farm;
- members of the public.
What farm or agricultural accidents lead to injury compensation claims?
The most common causes of farm or agricultural injury compensation claims are accidents involving moving vehicles, such as:
- being hit or run over by moving vehicles, tractors, all-terrain vehicles (ATV) or quad bikes;
- being trapped or injured by overturning vehicles, on slopes, ditches, ramps, uneven ground;
- accidents involving telescopic handlers, loaders etc.
Other common causes of farm or agricultural injury claims include injury from:
- contact with machinery and chainsaws;
- falls from heights (from roofs, trees, ladders, lifting equipment, work platforms);
- slipping, tripping, and falls into unguarded pits, silos, storage tanks;
- being hit by falling objects, (trees, hay bales, heavy loads, concrete slabs, logs);
- being crushed by vehicles, trailers, machinery, trees, buildings;
- electrocution or burns (overhead power lines, electrical wiring, fires);
- exposure to toxins (chemicals, gases, pesticides, fertilisers, disinfectants, dust, asbestos);
- injury from animals or livestock;
- drowning or asphyxiation;
- lifting accidents;
- injury from unsafe buildings;
- accidents involving children (e.g. children living or working at or visiting the farm).
What negligent mistakes lead to farm accident or agricultural injury claims?
Common negligent mistakes by farm owners and employers which lead to farm or agricultural accidents and serious injury claims include:
- failure to carry out proper risk assessments;
- failure to plan or provide a safe system of work;
- failure to comply with H&S regulations and/or Defra guidance;
- failure to provide adequate training and a competent workforce;
- failure to provide adequate supervision;
- failure to fence off or guard machinery and other hazards;
- failure to inspect, maintain or repair vehicles, machinery and equipment;
- failure to inspect, maintain or repair buildings or comply with building regulations;
- failure to provide suitable protective clothing and equipment;
- failing to securely house, fence off or restrain animals;
- allowing children to drive, ride or access farm vehicles or machinery;
- failing to ensure that children cannot access hazardous areas.
Employers are also responsible for injuries caused by their employees’ negligence.
How long do I have to make a farm accident injury claim?
In most personal injury claims relating to injuries which occurred in England or Wales, court proceedings must be issued (formally started) within three years of the date of the injury.
There are some exceptions to the three-year limitation deadline.
- A child’s three-year time period only begins to run from the age of 18, meaning that their limitation deadline expires when they reach the age of 21.
- Adults who lack mental capacity to make their claim have no limitation deadline. Where an injured person’s mental capacity is uncertain, we work closely with our Court of Protection team to determine whether our client has capacity to bring their own claim.
- In exceptional circumstances, the court may extend the limitation deadline, such as in asbestos-related disease claims where it was not known that an injury had occurred until after the deadline for making the claim.
- If the injury occurred in an accident abroad, the law of the country where the accident happened will usually set the time limit for making a claim. These time limits vary from country to country and can be much shorter than the deadlines in England and Wales. If you have suffered a serious injury that was not your fault whilst working, travelling, studying or on holiday abroad, you should contact us for advice straight away.
- Claims against the Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB) and the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) are also subject to significantly shorter deadlines and may be rejected if there is any delay.
Failing to issue personal injury proceedings within the limitation deadline can have serious consequences and may result in the injured person losing their right to make a compensation claim. We recommend that you contact us for free advice as soon as possible after your injury to enable our personal injury claims solicitors to protect your entitlement to compensation and assist in your rehabilitation and recovery.
How much compensation can I claim for a farm or agricultural accident injury claim?
The amount of compensation that each of our clients receives depends on their injury and disability and its impact on their life. We ensure that each client’s claim is carefully calculated to meet their needs arising from their disability and replace their financial losses. The value of the claim will reflect the injured person’s need for rehabilitation, specialist equipment, treatment, lifelong care or adapted accommodation as well as their predicted lifespan. Depending on the circumstances of the accident, negotiated settlements may also take into account litigation risks, such as the injured person’s own contributory negligence.
Our personal injury solicitors specialise in personal injury claims for people who have suffered severe, life-changing injury and disability. Our clients’ claims often include compensation for:
- pain, suffering, and disability;
- costs of care and case management;
- rehabilitation – often funded directly by the defendant’s insurer;
- therapies, such as:
- occupational therapy (OT);
- physiotherapy;
- speech and language therapy (SALT);
- psychological counselling;
- pain management;
- medical or surgical treatment;
- adapted vehicles, mobility aids, prosthetics (after amputation);
- additional costs of adapted accommodation;
- specialist aids, equipment and;
- assistive technology (IT);
- loss of earnings and pension;
- support with vocational or special educational needs (SEN);
- Court of Protection deputyship.
In fatal injury claims, compensation can also include:
- funeral costs;
- a statutory bereavement payment;
- sums to compensate dependants for their loss of dependency on the deceased’s income or ‘services’ (such as childcare, housework, driving, gardening, DIY).
Making a farming and agriculture claim
We understand how daunting it can feel to take the first step. Our specialist personal injury solicitors are here to guide you through every stage.
Getting in touch
Call us or complete our online form to receive free, confidential advice from one of our specialist farming and agriculture injury solicitors. We will listen carefully to your circumstances, explain your legal options in clear and straightforward terms, and advise whether you have a claim and how we can help you move forward.
Supporting your claim
Our specialist solicitors will gather the evidence needed to support your claim, including medical records, witness statements, accident reports, photographs, and expert opinions where required. They will establish how the accident happened, whether appropriate safety measures were in place, who was responsible, and the impact your injuries have had on your life. Where appropriate, we can also seek an interim payment to help meet your immediate needs.
Securing compensation
Our solicitors work to secure the maximum compensation possible as quickly as possible. We aim to ensure you have the financial support you need for rehabilitation, medical treatment, care, specialist equipment, lost earnings, and any other assistance required to support your recovery and future wellbeing.
Contact us
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Our clients receive the highest standards of advice and representation and are always treated with compassion, outstanding care and understanding of the physical, emotional, psychological and financial impact that life-changing injury can have upon their lives.
- We are nationally acclaimed for our personal injury expertise and the outstanding results we achieve for our clients.
- We are ranked as leading personal injury experts in the Chambers Directory and Legal 500 guides to the legal profession and are accredited for our specialist expertise by the Law Society and the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL).
- Our integrated multidisciplinary team offers our clients a full range of specialist help with compensation, rehabilitation, SEN, deputyship, personal injury trusts and community care.
- We secure early, funded rehabilitation and maximum compensation in claims for adults and children who have suffered catastrophic injury, and provide practical support for their families.
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