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Working on a farm can lead to accidents in unique situations, from tractor accidents to chemical exposure. If you have been injured or believe you’ve suffered an illness from working on a farm in Northern Ireland, you may be entitled to adequate compensation with help from the MMW Claims team.
Our legal team can help individuals, whether self-employed or working as contractors, obtain expert legal assistance when making a claim for a farm accident. We get to know your situation, assess your options, and provide assistance as your case progresses.
A farm can be a high-risk environment with a high degree of manual labour and material movement. While farms are known for their incredibly high safety standards, accidents can still occur, as in any workplace. Common farming accidents in the region include:
When farming accidents happen, you need professional legal help to understand what your compensation realistically looks like.
So what are the common types of injuries we see clients seeking help for after a farming accident? While there is a wide range of injuries, some of the more common farming injuries in Northern Ireland include:
When someone is injured on a farm, it is imperative that medical treatment be provided and the incident recorded. The more information available, the clearer the claims process can be.
Employers and farm owners have a duty of care to employees. That means you should be assured that you can work without issue. As farms need to have insurance in place, any claims will be compensated by the insurance company.
Farm accident claims can be made by the individual affected. Like any workplace claim, it can be made within 3 years of an accident or of being diagnosed with an illness caused by a farming accident.
Claims can be made on someone else’s behalf if they’re unable to do so. This also covers making a claim on behalf of a loved one who died as a result of a farming accident.
It should also be noted that if you’re partially responsible for your injury (for example, through the use of faulty equipment), you can still be eligible to make a claim. That’s why we recommend getting in touch so you can get a clear idea of your options.
We have processes in place to support a straightforward claims process. With help from the MMW Claims team, we follow these steps for farm injury claims:
Compensation is calculated based on the "Green Book" (Judicial Studies Board Guidelines for Northern Ireland). Amounts vary depending on:
For an idea of how much we’ve helped individuals claim, take a look at our recent success stories.
