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Farming is a vital industry in Minnesota, with hundreds of farmers’ markets serving the state. When you work on a farm, you often work with many kinds of equipment and livestock. Due to this, an accident may occur while you are working. If you have been in an accident while working on a farm, you may be eligible for financial compensation. A Caledonia farm accident lawyer can help you with your needs.
Craig Steger is an experienced lawyer licensed in Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin. He has over 20 years of experience in the legal field, focusing on farm, truck, and heavy machinery accident cases. When you work with him, you will be working with someone who knows the farming industry and can represent you effectively.
A farm accident lawyer in Caledonia has extensive knowledge of local laws. They can use their knowledge and experience to advocate for you if your case moves to litigation in the Houston County Courthouse at 306 South Marshall Street here in Caledonia.
During your consultation with us, you are invited to share all the details of your case and ask any questions you may have regarding the litigation process.
Accidents are quite common when working on a farm. Due to the large variety of work that can be done on a farm, there are many kinds of accidents that can occur. Types of farm accidents include:
Farm work is considered one of the most dangerous professions, according to the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA), because of the nature of the work. There is a lot of manual labor involved, as well as the use of heavy machinery, which is a great risk for accidents. Farm workers are 800% more likely to die on the job than workers in other industries.
From 2021 to 2022, 21,020 injuries related to agricultural work were reported by the CDC on a national level. In Minnesota, there were 70 fatal work injuries in the private industry in 2023. The agriculture industry was included in the sector with the highest number of fatal injuries, with 16 fatal injuries taking place.
You can seek a claim for a farm accident by filing a personal injury claim. According to Minnesota’s statute of limitations, you can file a claim within six years of an accident happening. Depending on the nature of the accident and if another is at fault, you may be able to claim negligence.
Minnesota follows a modified comparative fault rule. This means that you can recover compensation despite an accident being partially your fault, as long as you are no more than 50% at fault for the accident. However, your award can be reduced by the amount of fault assigned to you in court. If you are 51% or more at fault, you will not be able to recover damages.
Damages you can seek for a farm accident include economic or non-economic losses. Economic losses can encompass any medical bills, property damage, or lost wages as a result of an accident. Non-economic losses include any pain and suffering or loss of enjoyment of life that has occurred due to your injuries caused by the accident.
It is important to have strong evidence of your farm accident and of any negligence that took place that caused the accident. Evidence can include photos or videos of the scene, any injuries, and any property damage that was sustained. If there has been an injury or a fatality, medical evidence such as medical bills and a doctor’s testimony can be helpful, too.
The farming industry is a dangerous industry to work in. You are at a higher risk of an accident happening every single day. It is important to have representation by your side when filing a claim for a farm accident. Craig Steger is here to help. For a free consultation, give our office a call or visit us in La Crosse. Don’t wait, hire a farm accident lawyer today.
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