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Why is farm safety important?

Michael Agruss

Written and Reviewed by Michael Agruss

  • Managing Partner and Personal Injury Lawyer at 844SeeMike.
  • Over 20 years of experience in Personal Injury.
  • Graduated from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law: Juris Doctor, 2004.
Agriculture, with its high injury and fatality rates, ranks among the most dangerous careers in the U.S. The wellbeing of our nation’s agricultural workers is vital not only for our food supply, but for the economy. In fact, according to Marketer’s Insider, the U.S. farming industry contributes more than $100 billion to the U.S. economy annually. 
Farmers and other agricultural workers face many on-the-job hazards every day. Their work requires the use of heavy equipment, chemicals, and exposure to conditions such as extreme weather, heat, stress, rural traffic, large animals, and hearing loss.
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC), which maintains a webpage regarding agricultural safety, reports the following:
  • The agricultural industry is made up of approximately 2,038,000 full-time workers.
  • Every day, 100 agricultural workers suffer a lost-work-time injury.
  • Approximately 22 of every 100,000 farmers die in a work-related accident.
  • Every year there are 58,000 adult farm injuries.
  • Tractor accidents are the leading cause of death in agriculture. 
By bringing awareness to the safety and health issues affecting farmers and their employees, lives can be saved. If you or a loved one was injured, you may be entitled to compensation depending on the circumstances of your accident. Negligence on the part of your employer, machinery manufacturer, landowner, etc. can be grounds for a personal injury lawsuit and 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.
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 – and that makes us better at the work we do. 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.

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