Farm Accident Injury Claims
Unfortunately, farm accidents in Ireland are alarmingly common and frequently cause severe injuries such as loss of limbs, spinal damage, broken bones, and even fatalities. If you were injured in an accident while working on a farm, you may be eligible for compensation. Talk to out team today.
Filing a claim for Farm Accident Injury
A recent finding by the National Farm Survey has alarmingly confirmed that over the last ten years farm accidents have risen by 31%. The highest rate of accidents was found to be in dairy farms (18%). The survey further shows that 42% of these accidents involved livestock and 25% involved farm vehicles or machinery.
Unfortunately it has become evident that farm accidents are an all too common occurrence in Ireland and they often result in very serious injuries, often the loss of limbs, spinal injuries, broken bones and fatalities. Compared to other sectors, the agricultural sector has the highest rate of non-fatal injuries in Ireland, which continues to fluctuate.
If you have been involved in an accident on a farm, the first and most important thing you should do is seek medical attention. You should ensure to report the accident to your employer as soon as is practicable and make sure that an accident report form is completed
Common types of farming accidents include, but are not limited to:
- Dangerous farm machinery
- Slips, trips and falls
- Tractors
- Forklifts
- Injuries caused by animals / livestock
- Falling from a height
Falling from a height amounts to almost 20% of fatalities in the agricultural industry. These falls are linked to:
- Building design
- Fragile roof sheeting
- Stacking bales at a height
- Working on rooftops
How long do I have to Start my Claim?
If you have been involved in an accident on a farm, the first and most important thing you should do is seek medical attention. You should ensure to report the accident to your employer as soon as is practicable and make sure that an accident report form is completed.
You have two years from the date of your accident within which to make a claim after which time your case will become statute barred. If you have any legal questions or wish to start your claim, please do not hesitate to contact our dedicated and experienced team of solicitors who will be more than happy to talk you through the whole process and answer any questions that you may have. Contact us 7 days a week by Phone: 01 453 7890 Email: info@lawline.ie or fill out our Call Back Form.
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No Win No Fee Explained
No Win No Fee – The legal term used to describe how solicitors take on a case where they pay the costs of the litigation. Irish Law Firms who operate on this basis pay for the medical reports, expert fees and other legal costs associated with your injury case. It’s common for specialised personal injury firms to operate on a “no win no fee” basis. Solicitors are not allowed to advertise no win no fee services.
Start your injury case
If you’ve suffered injury, loss, damage or expense as a result of another party’s negligent act or omission, you may be entitled to claim from that party or their insurers. Starting a case with our legal team is a seamless process. Subject to strict exceptions, you have two years from the date of your accident to commence legal proceedings. A different claims policy applies to children under 18.
What can I claim for?
Personal Injury Claim amounts are difficult to value at the outset of any case, but the value of your case in terms of General Damages will depend on the severity of the injury, the pain, suffering and inconvenience caused by the length of time to recover and the prognosis for the future. In addition, you are entitled to claim for all financial losses and expenses sustained by you as a result of the accident.
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