Farm Accidents
Thousands of farmers are injured or killed every year in preventable accidents. If you or someone you know has been injured in an agricultural accident, ask yourself, "Could simple safety precautions have prevented this?" If you answer "yes," take a few minutes to discuss your case with an Illinois farm injury lawyer at the Schum Law Office. We have years of experience and knowledge to support our representation of clients injured in farm accidents.
Illinois Farm Tractor Accidents
Forty-one percent of farm fatalities involve tractors and two-thirds of these accidents involve tractor rollovers. Studies show that most of these deaths could have been prevented if the tractors had been equipped with rollover protective structures (ROPS) and seat belts.
Agricultural Accidents Caused by OSHA Violations
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sets standards regarding agricultural working conditions. They establish mandatory regulations concerning machine guarding, personal protective equipment and ventilation on farms. The lack of these safety features is often a contributing factor in causing a farm injury.
Other Causes of Agricultural and Farm Accidents
Following proper building codes and proper safety rules helps ensure that an agricultural site is a safe place to work. However, many farm injuries result from the following:
- Poor building design
- Incorrectly installed electrical power
- Improper livestock handling
- Inadequately guarded walkways
- Defective farm machinery and other equipment
- Gas explosions
Contact the Schum Law Office at 217-239-6640 or email info@schumlawoffice.com to speak with a skilled and experienced farm injury lawyer.