As your farm accident attorney, we will fight diligently to ensure that justice is served and to see to it that you are compensated for your pain and suffering, lost wages, and medical bills. We work on a contingency basis which means you never have to pay legal fees unless we are successful in helping you win your case. We believe in providing personalized services that are tailored to meet the unique needs of each of our clients to guarantee the best possible outcome.
There are inherent risks associated with farming and with those risks come injuries and those are unfortunately often tragic. Farm accidents encompass pretty much any activity involved in farm operations that affect laborers, employees, family and friends. Farming accidents can even affect people not directly involved in the farming operations, such as a tractor operator on the highway that crosses the centerline and strikes an oncoming vehicle, debris falling from wagons or farm equipment, and loading and unloading operations on roadways, especially at night and without proper lighting.
Common Risks Associated With Equipment On The Farm:
- Equipment negligently maintained
- Protective guards removed
- Defective design features
-Operator error
Tractor rollovers are common farm injuries, as are serious injury or death when dealing with or handling equipment such as belts, chains and PTOs. Additionally, the handling of livestock, especially bulls or cows, can result in serious injury or death and our office has successfully litigated these cases in the past.
Farms and Farm injuries in Wisconsin are not typically subject to the Wisconsin Worker’s Compensation System if the farm is small enough that it has five or fewer employees. This means, if you were injured in a workplace farming accident, your only recourse for compensation may be a personal injury lawsuit.
It is also important to note that federal workplace safety requirements under OSHA often do not cover smaller family farming operations.
When you choose Gregory Wright Law Offices, SC, you can rest assured knowing you are receiving the highest quality legal services. We bring passion and drive to every case we take on ensuring the best chance of a successful outcome for each of our clients. Trust in our dedication and expertise to help you get the most positive resolution to your injury claim.
Contact us to schedule a consultation for farm injury representation in Oshkosh, Madison, Montello, and the nearby areas. Give us a call at 608-960-9951 today.