If you’ve suffered serious injuries in a farm accident, you may be entitled to compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages. A personal injury lawyer from The Kryder Law Group, LLC Accident and Injury Lawyers can help you navigate the legal process and fight for the compensation you deserve. Contact our law firm today to speak with an Illinois farm accident lawyer about your personal injury claim.
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Common Types of Farm Accidents in Illinois
Farm accidents in Illinois encompass a range of incidents, often associated with heavy machinery, toxic chemical exposure, farm animals, and grain bin accidents. The agricultural industry is known for its risks due to the equipment and environments involved. Some common types of farm accidents include:
Tractor rollovers
Entanglements in machinery
Falls from heights
Livestock-related injuries
Grain bin entrapment
Exposure to pesticides and other chemicals
Understanding these risks is crucial for prevention and safety.
Common Injuries Sustained in Farm Accidents
Common injuries experienced by farm workers can be severe and life-altering, impacting one’s ability to work and perform daily activities. Farm accident victims often sustain:
Immediate and long-term medical care may be necessary to address these farm injuries, adding to the financial strain on the victim and their family.
Who Is Responsible for My Farm Accident Injuries?
Determining liability in farm accidents is complex, often involving multiple parties such as equipment manufacturers, property owners, or agribusiness employers. A thorough investigation by skilled farming accident attorneys can identify if negligence or failure to follow safety regulations contributed to your injuries, making them potentially responsible for damages.
Workers’ Compensation Insurance and Farm Accidents
It’s important to understand that despite the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act (820 ILCS 305, et al.) requiring all employers in the state to offer workers’ compensation benefits to injured workers, farming operations follow unique workers’ compensation qualification rules. In Illinois, farm operators must carry workers’ compensation insurance if they employ over 400 working days of labor per quarter.
If an operator employs fewer working days, they are exempt from workers’ compensation laws, and any work-related injury might not be covered. However, in these cases the exempt employment must be related to agriculture – other employment, even if at a farm, qualifies for workers’ compensation.
What Can I Recover for My Farming Injury?
Depending on their case, victims of farming accidents may be able to seek various types of compensation for the hardships they face. These can include:
Medical treatment costs
Rehabilitation expenses
Lost income
Compensation for permanent disability
Pain and suffering
Loss of quality of life
Each case is unique, so agricultural workers should contact an attorney to discuss what recoverable damages may be available to them.
What Should I Do If I Suffered a Farming Accident?
After a farming accident, seek immediate medical attention for your injuries. Then, document the accident scene, gather witnesses’ contact information, and report the incident to your employer as required. Preserve any evidence, such as faulty farm equipment, and contact Illinois farming accident lawyers to explore your legal options and protect your rights as a farm worker.
Contact an Illinois Farm Accident Attorney For Help
Facing the aftermath of a farm accident can be overwhelming. You don’t have to confront it alone. The trusted Illinois farm accident attorneys at The Kryder Law Group, LLC Accident and Injury Lawyers are dedicated to advocating for your rights and pursuing the financial compensation you need to recover through successful personal injury claims.
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