How can farm accidents be prevented?

Farming is one of the most dangerous careers in the United States—with 22 of every 100,000 farmers dying in a work-related accident. The injury rates on farms are even higher, with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimating over 58,000 accidents occurring every year to adult farmworkers, with nearly 50% of these accidents resulting in permanent disabilities.

Farm accidents are usually caused by avoidable physical hazards, human error, carelessness, and stress-related actions such as pushing too hard or too quickly to get tasks completed. Approximately 90% of these accidents can be prevented by following some accident prevention tips, which include:

Prevent or avoid injuries through planning, preparing, reducing hazards, using personal protective equipment (PPE), provide training for your helpers, and working/driving farm equipment in ways that minimize the chance of accidents.

Farm accidents don’t “just happen”, but when they do, they can be catastrophic. If you or a loved one was injured in a farm accident, there is help. The lawyers at 844 See Mike will work with you to help determine whether filing a lawsuit is in your best interest and make sure you receive the compensation you deserve. If you or a loved one suffered an injury on a farm, contact us today.

We are proud to serve our fellow citizens in personal injury cases, especially when you or a loved one has suffered an injury or illness due to another’s negligence. We see you as a person, not just a client, which makes us better at our work. We listen. We learn your story. And, as we help you get the money you deserve, we go above and beyond in a way most law firms never could and never would. Because we’re not just lawyers. And you’re not just a client. We’re friends, neighbors, family. We’re all people and here at 844 See Mike, we put People, First.

Helping our clients is about counseling, advocating, and ultimately solving problems. With years of experience successfully representing the people, not the powerful, we will take care of the insurance adjusters, your medical bills, your property damage, and your lost wages, and monitor your treatment so you can focus on healing and getting your life back to normal. Our unique formula has earned us over 950 outstanding client reviews on our website, an A+ BBB rating, and over 125 five-star reviews on Google. Call 888-572-0176, e-mail us at michael@agrusslawfirm.com, or schedule a meeting with us here. We’re here 24/7.