Getting injured at a farm isn’t something most of us think about, and something we take for granted if we are farm hands or pickers or workers of any type within the farming industry. We assume that the employer will do something about it and that our futures are secured. Most of the time, this isn’t the reality, and many farm workers who find themselves injured have to contend with aggressive management, deceptive insurance adjusters and sometimes, downright denial from the farm owner regarding their liability.

Farm worker injuries can be particularly catastrophic if equipment or a vehicle is involved, and some workers may never be able to return to work due to suffering an injury so severe that they develop a disability. Agricultural work is inherently risky, and workers’ compensation is often, unbeknownst to a lot of people, insufficient to cover all the damages one may seek after getting injured, leaving workers high and dry.

The law requires that employers provide a safe working environment to farm hands, and this may include things like making sure that equipment are maintained, training employees in an adequate manner, as well as making sure they have the personal protective equipment needed to place a barrier between themselves and any injurious agents or anything that may cause occupational disease.

In order to file a lawsuit alleging agricultural accident and injury, one must prove that their employer or management acted in a negligent manner and that were it not for said negligence, their injury wouldn’t have occurred. Due to the complex nature of these cases, seeking legal assistance should be your number 1 priority as an experienced farm worker injury attorney understands the nuances of these types of cases and can help you create a comprehensive demand letter, face up to the insurance company, represent you in a court of law, all things we’d be honored to assist you with so you can recover maximum compensation as allowed by the law.

Are you looking for a best farm worker injury attorney? Please call us NOW at (314) 481-63338 to learn more about your legal options for justice and compensation. The experienced agricultural worker injury lawyers at McCready Law have for over 30 years helped tens of thousands of injured Americans receive compensation after getting injured by the negligent actions of individuals or corporate entities.

We have successfully been able to recover over $260 million in compensation in the process, and the secret to our success lies in our ability to litigate claims that merit the same, arguing cases in front of a judge and/or jury to prove that our client deserves maximum compensation. Many times, litigation is the only way to recover a considerable amount of compensation given the higher burden of proof required to win cases as well as a well-thought-out strategy.

By contrast, most law firms simply engage insurance company representatives in settlement negotiations which end up being paltry or insufficient for the injured party, leaving them high and dry. In addition to having nationwide reach thanks to our network of referral law firms and attorneys, we run a bilingual firm (hablamos Español), and we take on all cases on contingency fee basis, which simply means that there are ZERO UPFRONT FEES for the duration of the processing of the claim, as we only levy our fees at the end of the suit, and only if we’ve recovered compensation for you.

If you were injured on a farm due to management negligence, or developed occupational illness due to exposure to a toxic substance, please give us a call NOW at (314) 481-63338 to learn more about your legal options for justice and compensation – our intake team is standing by.

Is Your Employer Liable for Your Injuries as a Farm Worker?

Employer liability is rooted in various elements. For starters, you must prove that your employer at the farm had a duty of care to ensure a safe working environment for employees. Next, you must show that they failed to meet said duty of care by action or inaction, and that this breach of duty of care was the proximate cause of your injuries, and lastly, that you suffered compensable injuries or damages as a result of these injuries.

Types of Employer Liability For Farm Worker Injuries:

1. Vicarious Liability: This refers to when an employer is held responsible for the negligent actions of their employees while these individuals are carrying out their work-related duties. For instance, if a worker operates a combine harvester and fails to use a safety stop thereby injuring a nearby coworker, the employer may be held responsible for that injury.
2. Direct Liability: This refers to when an employer is held directly responsible for any unsafe practices or conditions. For instance, if workers are not provided with gloves and other safety gear while out in the farm and get injured by machinery or are exposed to toxic pesticide fumes over time, the employer can be held directly liable for any injuries or occupational illnesses.

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It is important to take action immediately after your farm injury so that there are no doubts about said injury as well as to safeguard your ability to recover compensation. To this end, make sure to seek medical treatment right away, and report the accident to your supervisor. Take photos and videos of the accident scene if you can, or ask someone to do this for you if your injuries are extensive. Make sure to keep all records of medical treatments, and do not throw away or delete any communication between yourself and management or the owner of the farm.

Most importantly, however, is for you to get in touch with our best farm injury lawyers at (314) 481-63338 to learn more about how we can help advocate for your justice and compensation so you can rest easy and recover from your injuries or illness without having to worry about legal minutiae or confronting any parties or the insurance company. Remember, the call is 100% FREE, and there is no legal obligation. Thanks for choosing McCready Law, and we look forward to helping you.