If you or a loved one has suffered serious agricultural injuries in a farm accident, you may be entitled to compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages. A Missouri farm accident lawyer from our personal injury law firm can help you navigate the legal process and fight for the fair compensation you deserve in a personal injury claim.
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Do I Need a Lawyer After a Farm Accident in Missouri?
Common Types of Farming Industry Accidents in Missouri
Missouri agricultural workers face a variety of serious hazards, such as operating heavy machines or other equipment. Toxic chemicals, livestock, grain bins, and other dangers also pose a risk.
Common causes of severe or fatal injuries include tractor rollovers, transportation crashes, machinery entanglements, falls from ladders or silos, livestock incidents, grain bin crushes, and exposure to pesticides, herbicides, and other chemicals.
Common Injuries Sustained in Farm Accidents
Farm accident victims often suffer severe, life-changing injuries such as broken bones, amputations, spinal cord injuries (SCIs), traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), respiratory issues from chemical exposure, and burns.
The consequences of such injuries can limit the ability of individuals to work or perform daily activities, frequently requiring both immediate and long-term medical care and creating significant financial strain.
Who Is Responsible for Farm Accident Injuries?
Determining liability in farm accidents is complex, often involving multiple parties, such as equipment manufacturers, farmers, farm owners, or agribusiness employers. A thorough investigation by an experienced attorney can identify if negligence, failure to follow safety regulations, or failure to provide proper safety equipment contributed to your injuries, making them potentially responsible for damages.
Are Farm Workers Covered by Workers’ Compensation in Missouri?
Not all farm workers in Missouri are covered by workers’ compensation. Under Missouri Revised Statutes Chapter 287, Section 287.090, “farm labor” is generally exempt from mandatory workers’ compensation coverage. This means that many agricultural employers are not required to carry workers’ comp insurance for their farm employees unless they voluntarily opt in.
However, some farms may elect to provide coverage, and family farm corporations have specific rules about covering family members and officers. If you are a farm worker who is hurt in an accident and your employer does not carry workers’ compensation insurance, you may have other legal options to get paid, such as pursuing a third-party claim if another party’s negligence caused your injury.
If you have questions about your rights after a farming accident, it’s essential to speak with a Missouri farm accident lawyer to explore every potential avenue for full compensation.
Can Injured Victims Recover Compensation for a Farming Injury?
Depending on the circumstances, victims with severe injuries in farming accidents may be able to recover damages for medical treatment, rehabilitation, lost wages, permanent disability, pain and suffering, loss of quality of life, and (in extreme cases) a wrongful death claim that provides compensation for surviving family members.
Because every situation is unique, it’s important for injured agricultural workers to consult an attorney in our personal injury law firm about what types of compensation may result from a workers’ compensation claim, personal injury claim, or wrongful death claim.
What Should I Do If I Suffer 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 Missouri farming accident lawyers to explore your legal options and protect your rights as a farm worker.
How Can a Missouri Farm Accident Attorney Help Me?
If you or a loved one has been injured or killed, we can help. With in-depth knowledge and understanding of agricultural law, a Missouri farm accident attorney guides our clients through the claims process, handles tough negotiations with the insurance company, and provides legal representation to seek the financial compensation you deserve, allowing you to focus on recovering from your serious injuries.
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We offer a free consultation to discuss your potential personal injury lawsuit, talk about how we can help you achieve justice, and provide answers to your questions. Our law firm works on a contingency fee basis; you have no upfront attorney costs.
A Missouri farm accident lawyer can help you navigate the legal process and fight for the fair compensation you deserve.
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