Houston Injury from Farm Accident Lawyers

Farming is rated as a high-risk occupation because of the vehicles and industrial equipment that are used to manage the farm. In spite of the risk, the agricultural industry continues to be an important part of sustaining America and countries outside of America. Farming is the backbone of the American economy. The difference between farming and other high-risk work sites like construction is that farming is often a family-run operation which means young children and elderly persons may also be exposed to its dangers on a daily basis.

2010 had some staggering statistics, as reported by The Center for Disease Control:

• 476 farming employees died while managing the farm
• 243 farming employees were injured every day
• 5% of sustained injuries lead to permanent impairment
• About 113 children under 20 years old die every year from farming accidents

In 2009, The Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries reported that between 1992-2004:

• Half of agriculture work-related deaths were workers over 55 years old
• Tractor rollovers are the #1 cause of death and cause 90 deaths every year

Types of Farm Accidents

Aside from tractor rollovers, some other common types of farming accidents are:

• Equipment malfunction or defect
• Exposure to chemicals
• Falls
• Animal injuries

Some accidents can be prevented with the strict implementation of safety procedures. It’s the responsibility of the farm owner to make sure employees have a safe environment to work in. However, there are specific cases in which the owner may not be totally liable. These include:

• Defective or malfunctioning equipment is most often for the liability of the manufacturer.
• Companies that sell chemicals and pesticides without warning or safety instructions may be liable for injuries.

If you’re the victim of a farming accident, it’s important to know how to go about investigating the liable party and what you’re entitled to. That’s when you need the Attorney José S. López Firm. They are incredibly experienced in knowledge and representation of accidents in the agricultural industry.

Contact Houston Injury from Farm Accident Lawyers

We focus on personal injury cases, and we return phone calls after hours. Free parking at our office, flexible hours and staff members who are fluent in Spanish make our legal team highly accessible to you. Call today for your free consultation at 713-529-0220 or contact us online. We are excited to review your case!