Farms and ranches throughout the Lubbock area help support local communities and the regional economy of West Texas. Unfortunately, agricultural work can also expose workers to serious hazards like heavy equipment and chemicals.
When a farm work injury occurs, understanding what happened and identifying who may be responsible can help injured individuals evaluate their legal options.
The Carlson Law Firm helps injured workers and families throughout Lubbock and West Texas understand their rights following serious agricultural accidents.
Like oilfield injury cases, agricultural accidents often involve heavy equipment, multiple contractors and hazardous working environments. Farm workers may encounter:
The risks of farming operations vary from one worksite to another, but there are many possible hazards that could cause injury.
Farm injuries can occur in many different ways.
Large agricultural machines can cause serious injuries when equipment malfunctions, safety procedures are not followed or operators lose control.
Workers frequently travel between fields, facilities and job sites using trucks and utility vehicles. With the potential of multiple responsible parties, some incidents may involve circumstances similar to a commercial vehicle accident.
Farm workers could suffer injuries while handling cattle, horses or other livestock.
Workers may be injured while working on equipment, grain bins, ladders or elevated structures.
Agricultural chemicals can create health risks when workers are exposed during mixing, application or storage activities.
Liability depends on the circumstances of the accident. Parties that may be responsible include:
Determining responsibility often requires a careful review of how the accident occurred and whether negligence contributed to the injury.
Farm accidents can result in serious injuries requiring extensive medical treatment. Common injuries include:
Many agricultural accidents can affect a worker's ability to return to employment, especially given the physical demands.
In some situations, injured workers may have legal options beyond traditional workplace benefits, especially when third parties contribute to the incident. Examples might include:
Evaluating the circumstances surrounding an injury can help determine what claims may be available.
Unfortunately, some agricultural accidents result in fatalities. When a loved one dies in a farming accident, surviving family members may question whether a wrongful death claim is available under Texas law.
Understanding the cause of the accident and identifying parties that may be responsible can help provide answers during a difficult time.
Compensation depends on the facts of the accident and the losses involved. Potential damages may include:
Farm operations can vary greatly and the facts of every situation are different. Every case should be evaluated based on its unique circumstances.
Actions taken after an accident can affect future legal or insurance claims. Following a serious agricultural injury, consider:
Acting quickly may help preserve evidence and clarify what happened.
Farm accidents can happen for many reasons, including:
In some cases, multiple factors may contribute to an injury.
The answer depends on the circumstances of the accident. Some injured agricultural workers could have legal options beyond workers' compensation, specifically when a third party contributed to the incident.
Depending on the facts of the case, responsibility may rest with property owners, equipment manufacturers, contractors, commercial vehicle operators or other parties involved in farming operations.
Important evidence that may affect legal or insurance claims can include:
Preserving evidence early can help establish what happened and identify potentially responsible parties.
When a farm accident results in the loss of a loved one, surviving family members might want to know whether a wrongful death claim could be available under Texas law.
Yes. Some agricultural injuries may result in traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations or other conditions that require ongoing medical treatment and rehabilitation.
Our compassionate legal team will handle your case with sound judgment, honesty and dependability.
We have strong ties to our community, which drives us to work tirelessly to get our clients the favorable outcomes they deserve.
Our attorneys consistently achieve some of the largest verdicts and settlements in the country.
A farm work injury can create serious physical and financial challenges for workers and their families. Understanding what happened and whether legal options may be available is often an important part of moving forward.
The Carlson Law Firm helps individuals and families throughout Lubbock and West Texas evaluate their legal options following serious agricultural accidents. If you have questions about a farm work injury claim, contact our team to learn more about your options.
With over a dozen locations throughout Texas, there’s a Carlson Law Firm near you. We have law offices located in Killeen, Temple, Waco, Round Rock, Austin, San Antonio, Kerrville, Laredo, Bryan, Lubbock, Midland, Baytown, San Angelo and Corpus Christi.
