Farming is one of the most dangerous jobs in the country ranking in the top ten of most deadly professions. Merced is home to numerous farms and farm workers and sits in the Central Valley which has some of the most fertile farmland in the U.S. if not the world.
According to a study by the National Agriculture Safety Database there are around 450 farming-related deaths each year, and of those, around 40 percent are accidents where the non-farm worker is killed. Usually these are on the roads when motor vehicles collide with farm vehicles.
When Merced residents get injured or killed in a farming accident, Maison Law stands ready to get justice and fair compensation for the victim. Martin Gasparian is the founder of Maison Law, and he believes that when someone is injured due to another’s negligence, they should get justice and fair compensation for their injuries.
Ways to get Injured on a Farm
Farm Workers
There are numerous ways to get injured in a farm-related accident. Many times, it is the fault of the worker who makes a mistake in judgment or ignores certain safety protocols. Other times, it is the equipment or the fault of a third party. For example, for example, if a harvester malfunctioned and a worker was injured, then the worker can seek compensation from the harvester manufacturer.
This is called a third-party negligence claim, and it allows workers to sue someone other than their employer for damages if they are injured while at work. Some of the common third-party claims in the Merced region are:
- Harvester/Combine Malfunctions
- Defective Tractors and Equipment
- Defective Farm Equipment
- Insufficient Safety Features
- Disease and Injury from Farm Products
- Insufficient Manufacture Warnings/Non-Disclosure
- Third Party Company Employee’s Negligence
These are just a few, but anytime a farm worker uses equipment/products from an outside vendor whose negligence causes an injury, the worker can sue the vendor for damages. Other times, the injury is caused by a worker from another company and the injured farm worker can seek damages directly against that company.
Non-Worker Injuries
Farming safety is an issue for all those living in a vibrant farming region like the Central Valley. Those who live in and around Merced work and live alongside farm workers and their equipment and vehicles. Unfortunately, this means that sooner or later, there will be accidents, and some of the most common to those who live in Merced are.
- Tractor Vehicle Accidents
- Harvester/Combine Vehicle Accidents
- Passing Accidents
- Chemical Spills
- Farm Waste Contamination Injuries
For people that live around farms or commute past them, farming activity can put them at risk for some of these accidents. At Maison Law, we stand ready to help anyone injured because of another person’s or company’s negligence.
Types of Injuries
The equipment used in farming are complex and powerful, and when an accident happens, the injuries can be serious. Some of the most common of these injuries are:
- Broken Arms/Legs
- Severed Limbs
- Back Injuries
- Rib Fracture/Displacement
- Traumatic Brain Injuries
- Torn Ligaments
- Sprains/Strains
- Repetitive Motion Injuries
At Maison Law, we are experienced in any type of farm-related injury. When you are injured, you can lose time from work and incur thousands in medical bills. We understand what you are going though, and we know from experience how to deal with the medical service providers and the insurance company to help you get your life back on track.
Contact a Personal Injury Lawyer.
After any accident involving a serious injury in the Central Valley, contact attorney Martin Gasparian for a free consultation and case evaluation. Mr. Gasparian takes a hands-on approach to every case. He believes that every client should work directly with their lawyer, get honest advice and the personalized attention to detail their case deserves.
