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Farm Accident Injury Claim Experts
If you have been injured on a farm it can be very difficult to cope with all the consequences and uncertainty. The injury itself will be causing you pain and suffering but it can also place limitations on your lifestyle.
In addition, you may also be suffering from a loss of income which can add further strain on your situation.
Our specialist Farming Accident Solicitors can help you with everything, from claiming compensation for your personal injury and losses, such as loss of earnings and travel expenses, to arranging private medical treatment and rehabilitation to assist in your recovery and get your life back on track.
Pursuing compensation for your farming accident is not something that you have to do on your own, you need specialist advice.
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If you have suffered an accident, injury or ill health due to your working environment then you may be eligible for compensation.
An introductory chat with one of our Accident at Work Solicitors will quickly establish who is liable, and whether you have a strong chance of success to get Farming Accident Compensation. The majority of the time, we are then able to act for you on a No Win No Fee basis, which means, in the unlikely event we cannot obtain compensation for you, there would be absolutely no costs or fees to pay for work already undertaken in your case.
With regards to the compensation settlement value of your claims, much depends on the severity of your injuries. Whether your symptoms are temporary or whether you have suffered from life-changing injuries, we are able to help you be compensated for everything that you are owed.
Your compensation is there to recognise the trauma and harm that you have experienced and to help redress the balance, helping to return you to the position that you were in before the injury occurred.
It is designed to cover any costs that you may incur as a result of your accident or injury including:
We understand that you may feel uncomfortable about making a farming accident claim against your employer, particularly as you may have concerns over job security.
We often find that clients are concerned about losing their jobs as the result of making a personal injury claim, but the law is there to protect you and we will advise and support you throughout. The fact is that you cannot be dismissed if you are injured due to the negligence of a manager or business owner, and they must have insurance in place to cover them. They won’t have to pay you compensation themselves.
Your compensation will be vital for your medical care, treatment and financial security so do not hesitate to contact us today so that we can help you take your first steps towards recovery and move on from what has happened.
Due to the nature of the work involved, farms can be extremely hazardous, and employees frequently face a great number of risks including:
The most common types of farming accidents involve heavy machinery or livestock. Tractors and combine harvesters are large, heavy vehicles that need to be driven carefully. Likewise, bulls and horses are large animals and need to be handled with care.
The agricultural industry has a higher rate of fatality and serious injury amongst workers than any other. According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), figures for 2018 show that 17,000 people were reported as suffering from a work-related illness, 13,000 non-fatal injuries were recorded, and 29 fatalities also occurred.
Farming is a very physical environment, and as such the risk of serious injury is high. Therefore, the highest and most rigorous levels of health & safety should be in place.
Farming accidents can lead to a wide range of injuries due to the variety of environments farm employees work in, and the nature of the work they do. Heavy machinery, unpredictable animals and harsh weather conditions may all add risk to a farm worker's daily tasks.
If your injury was caused by the lack of proper safety procedures, equipment, training or as a result of the negligent actions of others, you may be entitled to compensation.
We have successfully worked on farm injury compensation claim cases involving:
The leading cause of serious injuries and fatalities on a farm is tractor accidents. Overturning accounts for around 50% of tractor injuries and being run over account for around 25%.
In most cases, you will have three years from the date of your accident to make a claim for compensation.
In certain circumstances, this time limit might be extended so it is always advisable to speak with an experienced farm accident lawyer to find out whether you can claim.
Caused by an allergic reaction to the mould in hay, corn, grain, some pesticides, straw, or silage, Farmer’s Lung is a respiratory disease common in agricultural workers who regularly come into contact with organic materials that have not been properly dried.
It is characterised by inflammation in the lungs, and is also referred to as allergic alveolitis, hypersensitivity alveolitis, or hypersensitivity pneumonitis.
Common symptoms of Farmer’s Lung include:
An acute attack of Farmer’s Lung may occur shortly after breathing in the mould and may be confused with a cold or hay fever.
Continued exposure over a period of time could lead to chronic farmer’s lung, which might mean there is permanent damage.
If you have developed a serious health condition as a result of your working environment you may be able to claim compensation. You are owed a duty of care that protects you from injury and illness at work, and if your employer has failed to fulfil this duty they may be deemed negligent. If your farming accident or injury was caused by an inadequate risk assessment, inadequate training or failing to provide sufficient PPE it is likely that you will be able to claim farm accident compensation.
Farming machinery can be extremely dangerous, as many machinery are large, heavy, and very powerful. Accidents involving farming machinery can be caused by many factors, and they can often be linked to the negligence of the manufacturer or to the improper training of the operator.
If you have suffered an injury because of a faulty piece of machinery, or because of insufficient training, you may be eligible for compensation. It can often be proved that a farm machinery manufacturer has not taken all the proper precautions to ensure the safety of their products, and that fault may have caused serious injuries to users.
Being injured in a farming accident is a traumatic accident. You may be worried, in the aftermath, about your job security.
Rest assured that your rights as a farmworker are protected. The law forbids an employer from firing an employee, or retaliate in any way for a farm accident compensation claim.
Your employer is also required by law to have a valid liability insurance policy, so you shouldn’t worry about causing financial losses for the business you work for. Any compensation amount will be retrieved from the insurance company, and not the business itself.
As we are long established in the rural areas of Wales and Cheshire, our specialist Farm Accident Solicitors have wide experience in all types of farming and agricultural accidents and work-related illnesses:
Other law firms are increasingly using teams of unqualified fee earners to handle compensation claims, resulting in many pay-outs being seriously reduced or lost altogether.
Personal injury can be a complex area requiring specialist legal advice and after all, you have been through you deserve a bespoke service from a dedicated and highly skilled solicitor who will work diligently on your behalf to ensure the very best results.
We have a track-record for recovering more compensation than our competitors and have the experience and expertise necessary to progress your claim as quickly and efficiently as possible.
Not only will we seek to secure the full amount of compensation available to you but we will also help to arrange and coordinate your medical care, arrange financial support while your claim is settled and advise on Personal Injury Trusts to protect your money.
By instructing PSR Solicitors, you are guaranteed a firm that is accredited by the Law Society for delivering personal injury services and we are also extremely proud to have achieved the Lexcel Practice Management Standard for providing excellent legal services to all of our clients.
With more than half of our current clients having come to us through recommendations you can rest assured that PSR is the friendly, professional legal team you can rely on.
For more details on the potential value of your Work Accident Claim Compensation, please take a look at our Injury Claim Compensation Calculator.
PSR Solicitors are recognised experts in work accident compensation claims in North Wales & Cheshire.
Richard Layfield LLB
Solicitor - Head of Personal Injury
I've been a Solicitor at PSR Solicitors since March 2013 and am head of Personal Injury throughout the firm as well as having full responsibility for managing the Rhyl office.
I completed both my Law LLB and LPC degrees at Cardiff University, graduating in 2008 and 2009 respectively. Thereafter, I completed my 2-year training contract at a firm based in Cardiff, then I was retained by this firm as a Criminal Defence Solicitor until I decided to relocate up to North Wales.
As an experienced personal injury and civil litigation Solicitor, I represent Claimants in all manner of personal injury case work including injuries as a result of Road Traffic Accidents, Accidents at Work, and Occupiers Liability Accidents. I handle all types off personal injury claims from the minor right through to complex, serious injury claims.
Outside of work I'm a keen rugby fan, who enjoys running and travel.
Shotton Office, Rhyl Office, Ellesmere Port Office, Wallasey Office
Paul Rossiter
Paul Rossiter LLB Law
Managing Director
I qualified as a solicitor in 1998 and worked as a Personal Injury Specialist throughout my legal career, dealing with high value serious injury cases obtaining both compensation and rehabilitation for my clients. I was a member of APIL (Association Of Personal injury Lawyers) and recognised by the Law Society as being a Senior Personal Injury Solicitor.
After working in various law firms, both small high street firms and a larger practice in Manchester, I saw a gap in the market for a high quality practice that had the same core high street values of being personable and approachable and combining them with the efficiency and professionalism of a larger practice. PSR Solicitors was therefore established in 2009 and since then PSR Solicitors has provided high quality legal services to local clients throughout North Wales and Cheshire.
I live in Chester with my young family and 2 dogs and enjoy regular holidays along the coast of North Wales and Ibiza.
I have recently been asked to join the board of trustees at Platform For Life, a mental health counselling charity in Chester. Good mental health is the foundation of a more fulfilled, happy and healthy life, yet many families struggle to access the help and support they need to achieve it. Platform for Life offers free local counselling and play therapy for families who would otherwise not be able to afford it.
Richard Layfield
USUAL LOCATIONS: Shotton Office, Rhyl Office, Ellesmere Port Office, Wallasey Office
Mark House
Mark House LLB
Solicitor - Head of Litigation
USUAL LOCATIONS: Shotton Office, Wrexham Office, Colwyn Bay Office, Wallasey Office
I completed my law degree and legal practice course at Nottingham Law School, before qualifying as a solicitor in 2004. I then worked at a specialist personal injury firm in the East Midlands and a leading regional firm, before joining PSR in 2017.
With PSR I've continued to specialise in acting for Personal Injury claimants and have developed a keen understanding of the procedures and tactics involved in pursuing a claim, as well as the difficulties and concerns faced by people who have suffered as the result of an accident.
Since 2014 I've been proud to help hundreds of people. I've represented the public in all manner of injury claims, including serious orthopaedic injuries, brain damage, and psychological trauma. I was instructed to deal with claims for clients in the aftermath of the Potters Bar rail crash and the Penhallow hotel fire.
In addition, I represent clients in relation to all manner of disputes. I have dealt with professional negligence claims, such as those against solicitors and builders. I have helped clients recover money which is due to them and to dispute invoices which have been sent to them. I have helped business defend claims against them. I have tackled neighbour and boundary disputes.
I live locally to the Colwyn Bay office, and outside of work, I enjoy taking advantage of the coastal and mountain outdoor activities which are available on the doorstep. I'm also heavily involved with an outdoor pursuits charity, which I find an enjoyable and rewarding way of using my free time.
Jasmine Simpson
Jasmine Simpson LLB (Hons)
Solicitor
USUAL LOCATIONS: Rhyl Office, Colwyn Bay Office
I joined PSR Solicitors in May 2022 as part of their first cohort of Trainee Solicitors. After being admitted as a Solicitor in August 2023, I joined the firm's Litigation Department.
I completed my Law degree at The University of Liverpool in 2018, then went on to complete the Legal Practice Course at The College of Law, Chester.
Outside of work I enjoy making the most of living in North Wales and often spend my weekends on the Llyn Peninsula. I also enjoy going to the gym, skiing holidays and travelling to warmer destinations.
Your employer is required, by law, to provide you with a safe working environment and to make sure that you are protected against injury, death or any risk to your health whilst you are at work.
Their responsibilities are made clear in the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 (HASAWA), which explicitly expresses that the health, safety and welfare of employees in any working environment are paramount.
The legislation is in place so that your employer is bound by law to provide:
Manual handling is a major cause of ill-health on farms so the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 is also in place to protect employees engaged in this sort of work. Manual handling is vital for agricultural and farming roles and is defined by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) as “any transporting or supporting of a load including the lifting, putting down, pushing, carrying or moving thereof by hand or bodily force.”
In order to help prevent accident or injury caused by handling heavy loads the Manual Handling Operations Regulations require the following from employers:
If your employer fails to fulfil any of their responsibilities and you are injured whilst carrying out your job or suffer ill health because of it then you may be able to make a claim for compensation against them.
If you are looking to claim compensation for an accident on a farm and you want free advice from a fully qualified solicitor, then please contact us now. Using one of our specialist Farm Accident Solicitors ensures that you have a better chance of winning your claim and receiving all of the compensation and help that you are entitled to all on a No Win No Fee basis.
PSR is a leading Personal Injury Law Firm in Wales and Personal Injury Solicitors in Cheshire. With offices in Colwyn Bay, Ellesmere Port, Rhyl, Shotton, Wrexham, Wallasey, and Chester, we have been established in the heart of local communities since 2009.
We regularly act for clients on Farm Accident Claims across North Wales, Cheshire, Merseyside, and Liverpool. As recognised expert Accident at Work Solicitors, we can support your needs wherever you live in Wales, England & Northern Ireland.
The team at PSR solicitors is best placed to help you with your Farm Accident Compensation claim so for confidential, professional legal advice don’t hesitate to contact us today.
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