A farming accident is when you are injured or suffer damages due to a workplace accident on the farm. You can make a claim when the accident was not your fault, resulting in a financial reward. 

In 2020, there were over 4,500 accidents on Irish farms according to Teagasc. This shows just how easily accidents can occur in this kind of work environment.

There are a significant number of farming accidents that can occur in such workplaces. Some of the more common farming accident claims include the following:

Equipment on the farm is one of the more crucial elements for getting tasks done. However, this equipment can be dangerous when it is not regularly checked. 

Consistence maintenance and checking of farm equipment can help to prevent serious injury. 

If you have been injured due to faulty or neglected equipment, contact our personal injury solicitors today.

Vehicles are one of the biggest causes of injuries on a farm. There are several ways in which an employee can suffer an injury via vehicle. 

An employee may fall from a vehicle, the vehicle may be faulty or a co-worker could be driving negligently. In the circumstances, you may have the right to make a workplace accident claim.

No one on the farm should perform any duties without being professionally taught how to do the task correctly. Failure to do this could result in a manual handling claim. 

This is when you make a claim against your employer due to the fact you suffered an accident due to a lack of training. If you have any more queries, speak to one of our experts today.

It is possible for an employee to be exposed to harmful substances when working on a farm. They should be provided personal protective equipment to prevent illnesses from occurring. 

If you do not receive the adequate personal protective equipment, then you have the right to make a farm accident claim.

Any farm employee who has suffered from their employer’s negligence has the right to make a compensation claim. The amount of compensation they receive will depend on a number of aspects. 

Within your claim for a farming accident, you can include general and specific damages.

There are a significant amount of injuries one can suffer whilst on a farm. Common injuries that often lead to a claim include:

Any injury that you suffer due to the negligence of another person can result in a farming accident claim. 

It is the responsibility of an employer to protect their employees whilst they perform their professional duties. This means if you have suffered damages in a farming accident you can make a claim, as long as it was not your fault. 

This means it will most commonly be your employer who is liable for a farming accident. However, the likes of co-workers or members of the public could potentially be liable.

Here are the steps we recommend for making a farming accident claim:

If you are injured at work, you are fully entitled to make a workplace injury claim to compensate you for damages.

You cannot be fired for making a farming accident claim. Employees are protected by the Unfair Dismissals Act 1977 in this situation. 

If you are wrongfully dismissed, then you could be entitled to additional compensation.

You will have a legal time limit of two years to make a farming accident claim. This begins on the date in which you become aware of your injuries. 

If the person in mentally incapable of making their own claim, a dependent of the victim can claim on their behalf.

No one should ever go to work and suffer from an injury. That is why our team at O’Brien & Company Solicitors are eager to help those who need it. 

As one of the leading law firms in Dublin, you can have peace of mind that you are receiving expert guidance. 

Get in contact today and we can begin the process of making your farming accident claim as soon as possible.