Farm Accident Claims Solicitors
If you’ve been involved in an accident on a farm that wasn’t your fault, you could be entitled to personal injury compensation. Contact our expert solicitors today to discuss your injuries and start your claim today.
Key Points for a Farm Injury Compensation Claim
Meet Your Farm Accident Solicitors
Stonehewer Moss are specialists in farm accident claims, with a strong track record of securing compensation for injured workers. We offer a no-win, no-fee service to ease the financial pressure on you, and a free initial consultation to help you decide if we’re the right injury lawyers for your farm accident claim.
We pride ourselves on providing a personal, friendly, and supportive service, helping you get the compensation you deserve after a farming accident.
How common are farm accidents?
Large machinery, livestock and chemical substances are all commonplace on farms, making them dangerous places to work or visit. Particularly for those who are unfamiliar with farms or lack knowledge on how to safely navigate them.
Farm Accidents and Injury Statistics
Statistically, the rate of work-related injuries in the agricultural sector is significantly higher than those across all industries. According to the Health & Safety Executive (HSE), on average 9,000 farm workers suffered a non-fatal workplace injury between 2020 and 2023.
What are the different types of farm accident claims?
Common Farm Accidents
The types of farm accidents that result in injury include:
- Slips, trips or falls on the same level
- Falls from height
- Injured by animals
- Contact with moving machinery (tractors, forklift trucks etc.)
- Manual labour (handling, carrying or heavy lifting)
- Being struck by falling, moving, heavy objects
Work-Related Diseases on Farms
Some farm workers develop work-related illnesses that can lead to a farm accident claim. Farmer’s Lung is a common respiratory disease, typically causing symptoms such as shortness of breath, coughing, fever, and chest pain. It is an allergic reaction caused by inhaling dust from mouldy crops over time. Other work-related diseases found on farms that may result in a farm accident claim include Asbestosis and Dermatitis.
Is my employer responsible for my farm accident?
All employers are responsible for their employee’s safety and wellbeing whilst at work. The same goes for visitors of the farm.
By law, employers must:
- Supply sufficient personal protective equipment (PPE) to employees
- Provide adequate health and safety training
- Maintain all working areas, tools and machinery to a safe working standard
- Highlight, repair and remove any potential hazards at the earliest convenience
If the farm owner or employer is negligent in their duty of care and someone is injured as a result, that person may be eligible to claim farm injury compensation.
How long do I have to make a claim?
Generally, you have 3 years from the date of your accident to make a farm accident claim. However there are some exceptions to this rule depending on the circumstances. If you are under the age of 18, you can instruct a “litigation friend” to advocate on your behalf up until your 18th birthday. After which you can represent yourself and have three years to issue proceedings
If you are unsure about whether you have a farm accident claim, or you are nearing the end of your 3 year limitation date, don’t worry. You can call us for a free, 30 minute no-obligation consultation and we will let you know where you stand.
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How much compensation will I get for my injury?
To give you an idea of the level of compensation you could be owed for your farm accident injury alone, below are some guidelines published by the Judicial College:
- Hand Injury minor to severe: £5,000 to £190,000
- Back Injury minor to severe: between £2,500 to £151,000
- Leg Injury minor to severe: £2,500 to £265,000
- Head Injury minor to severe: £2,000 to £380,000
- Lung Disease minor to severe: £1,000 to £128,000
- Cuts/Laceration minor to severe: between £1,000 to £100,000
If you have suffered a different injury or would like more information on the above, you can use our free online Compensation Calculator to view guidelines based on cases similar to you own.
Why choose our Farm Injury solicitors?
Stonehewer Moss Solicitors are specialists in farm accident claims, with over 20 years of experience helping farm workers injured in agricultural accidents.
We’re accredited by the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL), a recognised mark of our expertise in handling serious workplace injury claims, including incidents involving machinery, livestock, vehicles, or unsafe working conditions on farms.
If you’ve been injured while working in agriculture, we offer a free 30-minute consultation to explain your legal rights and help you find out if you may be entitled to make a farm accident claim. You can also call us directly on 01606 872200 to speak to a specialist.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Compensation depends on the injury’s severity and its impact on your life. Farm accidents often involve back, hand, leg, or head injuries. Payouts cover pain, lost earnings, and medical costs. Serious injuries can lead to high-value claims.
Farm accidents often involve machinery faults, falls, livestock injuries, or chemical exposure. Poor training or unsafe conditions are common causes. These incidents can result in serious injuries like fractures, back problems, or chronic pain.
Yes. If someone else—like a landowner or contractor—was responsible for your safety and failed in that duty, you can still claim. Self-employed workers are protected if negligence led to the injury.
You usually have three years from the accident date—or when you first realised your injury was work-related. Acting quickly helps preserve key evidence and strengthens your farm injury claim.