Tractors, combine harvesters, livestock, 4×4’s, chemicals- these are just a few of the hazards present on a farm. From this list it is clear to see why farming is considered one of the most dangerous industries to work in in the UK. However, it is not just people working on farms that can be at risk of injury, but also people visiting farmland.
Injuries sustained whilst working on a farm.
Your employer is responsible for your safety whilst you are at work – so if you are injured whilst working you have a potential claim against your employer. There is a wide range of accidents that can occur on a farm, especially as there are often several machines in use that require extreme physical exertion and therefore take their toll on your body. It is imperative that all farm-hands receive extensive training and are provided with personal protective equipment (PPE) where necessary.
However, livestock can be considered to be even more dangerous than these machines purely because of the sheer unpredictability of animals. Injuries caused by animals can be fatal and therefore all steps should be taken to eliminate the risk of this happening. If an animal is known to become aggressive, an employee should never be expected to come into contact with that animal unless it is under appropriate supervision or with proper training.
You can get all sorts of injuries from farmland, ranging from fractures, contusions, and even possible poisoning from gasses and chemicals. Straight away it is easy to see that these are injuries that can have a substantial impact on everyday life and therefore a claim for compensation may be necessary to cover medical expenses, loss of earnings, and any care and assistance needed during the rehabilitation period of being injured.
Visitors to farmland.
Although farms are notoriously dangerous, children are often present on school trips or just days out with the family and therefore the farm must be safe for these types of visits. This includes; ensuring all fences and railings are properly maintained to contain livestock, no heavy machinery being used in open areas, and hand washing facilities being readily available for after feeding the goats! (and other animals of course)
If you have suffered an injury on a farm, it is likely that you are suffering from a serious illness that can result in substantial loss. We are able to pursue your claim on a NO WIN NO FEE basis and therefore you receive 100% of your compensation.
Please don’t hesitate to call our free claims helpline on 0800 634 75 75.
