According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, farming is one of the top 10 most dangerous industries in the country, with a fatality rate of 22 deaths per 100,000 farmers every year. While this is an eye-opening number, the rate of non-fatal farming accidents and injuries is alarming, with an estimated 240 agricultural workers sustaining injuries every day on the job and 5% of those injuries resulting in permanent disabilities. 

One of the most common types of farm accidents is farm structure falls. Farmers and other agricultural workers commonly work at-height, whether that be on a ladder, grain bins, barn roofs, hay mows, or other structures. These falls may be the result of slip and falls when a worker is exposed to dangerous, slippery, and/or uneven conditions, or by falling off unsafe structures, buildings, or machinery. Other accidents may involve objects falling from the farm structure and striking the worker. 

Farm structure falls can be serious and may require extensive medical treatments, rehabilitation, and may cause permanent disability or even death. The most common types of farm structure fall injuries include: 

Agricultural jobs rank as one of the most dangerous in the U.S. If you or a loved one was injured, you may be entitled to compensation depending on the circumstances of your accident. Negligence on the part of your employer, machinery manufacturer, landowner, etc. can be grounds for a personal injury lawsuit and the lawyers at America’s Consumer Lawyer will work with you to help determine whether filing a lawsuit is in your best interest and make sure you receive the compensation you deserve. 

We are proud to serve our fellow citizens in personal injury cases, especially when you or a loved one has suffered an injury or illness due to another’s negligence. We see you as a person, not just a client – and that makes us better at the work we do. We listen. We learn your story. And, as we help you get the money you deserve, we go above and beyond in a way most law firms never could and never would. Because we’re not just lawyers. And you’re not just a client. We’re friends, neighbors, family. We’re all people and here at America’s Consumer Lawyer, we put People, First. 

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