Accidents involving farm machinery are caused by a variety of factors, including a failure to follow a safe system of work or using machinery which is unsuitable for the work being carried out.
Agricultural machinery can have moving parts which present dangers of injury, in particular harvesters, hedge cutters and mowers.
Agricultural machinery can have moving parts which present dangers of injury, in particular harvesters, hedge cutters and mowers.
A large number of farm workers have died when they left the cab of their vehicle or machine without applying the handbrake and have been run over by their own machine.
You should be trained to follow a system of applying the handbrake, putting the controls in neutral, switching off the engine and removing keys. If you suffer an injury as a result of your employer not taking steps to protect you, you may be entitled to damages to compensate you for your physical injuries and for financial losses including loss of earnings, cost of private treatment and travel for treatment. |
Our lawyers are experienced and will be able to advise you on your prospects of bringing a claim.
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