Farm Machinery Accidents

Farm machinery accidents take many forms. Turn to Campbell & Associates for help if your accident was caused by any of the following:

Unsafe Operation

Those who operate farm equipment must give their full attention to the task. The power of these machines can cause careless operators to quickly lose control. Using cell phones, being under the influence, or not getting enough rest before using farm equipment can all create an unsafe situation. 

Individuals whose actions create dangerous environments and harm others can be held accountable.

Inadequate Training and Supervision

Perhaps the operator was giving their full attention to their actions, but they did not possess the knowledge or skill needed to work the machine safely. In this case, the individual who entrusted the operator with the machine may have legal liability. 

If the operator was an employee and they were not properly trained or supervised, their superior may be held responsible, for injuries to others. 

Defective Machinery

Farm equipment has evolved over centuries. Modern tractors and combines are significantly more efficient and complex than models from a few decades ago. This complexity means that more parts can malfunction or break. Defective component parts that lead to injury accidents can support a lawsuit against the manufacturer. 

Improper Maintenance

Like any machine, farm equipment must be regularly maintained and repaired. An owner who neglects to have their farm machinery serviced by a qualified technician on a regular basis is acting carelessly. So is a mechanic who only performs a cursory inspection or completes a repair improperly. 

Identifying the cause of your farm machinery accident is the first step to receiving compensation. At Campbell & Associates, our experienced attorneys have the resources and knowledge necessary to investigate your accidents. We will hold all careless parties who contributed to your accident accountable. Call us to get started.

How Campbell & Associates Can Help Your Case

Investigating why your accident happened is only the first step in recovering damages for your losses. You might also need to:

• Prepare and file a claim against the appropriate parties
• Participate in the discovery process
• Attend one or more depositions
• Determine whether to settle your case and, if so, on what terms
• Be prepared to take your case to trial

When recovering from an agricultural accident or grieving the loss of a loved one, these tasks can seem insurmountable. Our legal team is available to help you through every step of the recovery process. Your rights are well-defended when you entrust them to Campbell & Associates.

New York Farming Accident Statute of Limitations

The statute of limitations refers to the amount of time you have following your accident to file a compensation claim. Once the statute of limitations runs out, you can lose your ability to seek damages. For farm-related mishaps caused by another’s carelessness, New York gives victims only three years to file their claims.

To avoid losing your legal rights, speak with Campbell & Associates as soon as possible after your incident. We will help ensure your claim is pursued in a timely manner.

Compensation Available to Farm Accident Injury Victims

As someone who is hurt in an accident involving farm machinery, you can recover economic damages that compensate you for your present and future financial losses. This amount can include:

• Your hospital bills, emergency room costs, and surgeries
• Any future medical care or treatments you will likely need
• Wages you did not earn because you could not work
• Lost future earning potential
• Assistive devices or home modifications to accommodate a disability

You can also seek non-economic damages for your pain and suffering and lost quality of life. These damages would be above and beyond the economic damages you recover.