Farm & agricultural accident compensation claim solicitors

What are the common types of farm accidents in the UK? 

Accidents occurring in the farming and agricultural industries can result in severe, debilitating and, sometimes, fatal injuries. In fact, farm accidents in the UK cause more fatal injuries than any other sector and, during the year 2020-2021, 41 people were killed due to an agricultural or farm accident. The main risks involve heavy machinery, transport and animals. 

Farm equipment accidents are the most common causes of agricultural injuries while at work, though there are other risks which can also result in an accident.

• Being struck by a moving vehicle - this is the main cause of fatal farm tractor accidents. An overturned tractor or vehicle can also cause severe injury or result in fatality. 
• Contact with machinery - being struck by farming equipment such as shredders, cutters or cultivators can cause a wide range of machine injuries, many of which can be serious and result in permanent damage.
• Slips, trips and falls (including falling from height) - slipping and falling carries a bigger risk than normal in an agricultural setting. Falling from height from a vehicle such as a tractor, or from large machinery or buildings, can cause a number of severe injuries.
• Being struck by an object - trees, heavy equipment and unstable buildings can strike farmers or employees and result in injury.
• Manual handling - accidents involving manual handling often cause serious damage due to the type and weight of equipment being lifted.
• Fires - farms often house many flammable substances such as fuel which can pose a risk of a fire in an outbuilding or on the land itself. Workers can suffer life-threatening injuries if they get caught or trapped in a fire.
• Animals - farm animals have been known to cause injury to workers, particularly when handling such livestock. Although usually minor, workers have suffered fatal injuries from farm animals.

Employers have a duty of care to protect their employees and reduce the risk of an accident in the workplace. In an agricultural setting, this involves providing the correct, well-maintained equipment, PPE, and machinery training.

If you've been injured while working on a farm and the accident wasn't your fault, you could make a claim. Call us today on to see how our agricultural accident claims experts can help.

What are some of the common injuries sustained in a farm accident?

Agricultural accidents can cause a wide range of injuries, many of them serious and even life-threatening. 

• Crush injuries - these commonly occur from being struck by heavy farm machinery and can cause damage almost anywhere on the body. These types of injuries can result in tissue trauma, swelling, nerve damage or organ injury and often have long-term complications.
• Broken bones and fractures - these can be as a result of falling, being struck or limbs getting caught in large machinery.
• Head injuries - many farm accidents can cause head injuries and can even result in long-lasting complications such as brain or nerve damage. Falling from height is a big risk, as is slipping or falling when working with agricultural equipment. 
• Lacerations - these are common injuries across the agricultural industry, often from farm equipment accidents or animal attacks.
• Burn injuries - fires on agricultural land can result in burns being sustained anywhere on the body.

If you've suffered any type of injury caused by a farm accident and it was the result of someone else's actions or negligence, you could be entitled to claim farm accident compensation.

How much farm accident compensation could I get?

Every claim is different and, for this reason, there's no fixed compensation amount for a farmer's accident claim. When our team of experts examine your case, they'll assess a variety of factors to determine the value of compensation awarded. These include:

• The cause of your injury
• The severity of your injury and any long-term damage sustained
• The effects on your lifestyle
• Your ability to continue to work and earn a living
• Any emotional effects or mental-health implications resulting from your accident.

The 16th edition of the Judicial College Guidelines, overseen by the Ministry of Justice, is used to work out the compensation that an individual will receive. For a rough guide, however, the table below can show you an idea of estimated amounts or, alternatively, fill in your details on our compensation calculator.

Why should I make a farm or agricultural accident claim?

There are many reasons why making a claim could be the right step for you. The injury that you've suffered as a result of a farm accident has likely had a big impact on your life. You might not be able to take part in the activities that you used to enjoy, or you could be struggling with day-to-day tasks. If your lifestyle has been affected by your accident, receiving compensation can help you to move forward.

Your ability to work and earn money also might have been greatly impacted and medical bills can add to the financial stress. Farm accident compensation can relieve the worry surrounding this and allow you to focus on your recovery.

Another reason for making a claim is to encourage awareness of such accidents and prevent them from happening in the future.

If you've suffered an injury caused by a farm accident but are unsure as to whether you can make a claim, our friendly advisors are here to help. Simply call us on or fill in an online form to request a call back.

Why choose National Accident Law for your farmer's accident claim?

Our team have many years in handling personal injury cases such as farm accident compensation claims, and our experts are well-equipped to take on all types of cases, including those that are complex and challenging.

We know that it can be daunting to make a claim and that's why our understanding and professional team will treat your case with the utmost sensitivity. We make every effort to use simple language when communicating the legalities of your claim with you to ensure that you understand the process at every stage.

National Accident Law are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) which means that you can rely on the professional conduct of every member of our team. We work to only the highest standards across every claim and always treat you as an individual, not just a case.

How do I make a farm accident claim?

If you've suffered an injury caused by a farm or agricultural accident and it occurred within the last three years, contact us by calling us on or by requesting a call back. You can also start your claim online today.

A free, no-obligation initial consultation will give you the opportunity to discuss your case with our friendly helpline advisors, who will be able to talk you through the next steps. To reassure you, most cases that we take on can be done on a no win no fee basis, so you won't need to pay anything if your claim is not successful.

There's never any pressure to continue but, if you do decide to go ahead, our team will assign you an expert solicitor to deal with your farm accident compensation claim. They will get in touch with the other party to make them aware of the claim and collate evidence to support your case. Once all the relevant details have been gathered, your case will be submitted to the court.

If your claim is successful, you'll pay a pre-agreed percentage to your solicitor. If it loses and your claim was processed on a no win no fee basis, there'll be nothing to pay.