[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"BlogPosting","url":"https:\/\/www.injury-attorneys.com\/blog\/common-injuries-in-agriculture-and-livestock\/","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.injury-attorneys.com\/blog\/common-injuries-in-agriculture-and-livestock\/","description":"Farming is a hazardous occupation with some of the nation\u2019s highest injury and death rates. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports roughly 877,000 people work in the agricultural industry,\u00a0 with duties ranging from crop planting and harvesting to breeding, herding, and managing livestock. These labor-intensive jobs are risky. The BLS reported 23.1 deaths per 100,000 workers in the agricultural sector in a recent year. However, research supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) suggests the number of nonfatal and fatal injuries in agriculture is higher than those statistics show. If you are a farm worker in California, [\u2026]","name":"Common Injuries in Agriculture and Livestock","headline":"Common Injuries in Agriculture and Livestock","articleBody":"Farming is a hazardous occupation with some of the nation\u2019s highest injury and death rates. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports roughly 877,000 people work in the agricultural industry,\u00a0 with duties ranging from crop planting and harvesting to breeding, herding, and managing livestock. These labor-intensive jobs are risky. The BLS reported 23.1 deaths per 100,000 workers in the agricultural sector in a recent year. However, research supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) suggests the number of nonfatal and fatal injuries in agriculture is higher than those statistics show.If you are a farm worker in California, you could be entitled to compensation if you suffered an injury on the job. The state workers\u2019 compensation program should provide financial support if the injury or illness is job-related. But sometimes third parties are at fault. When they are, an experienced farm accident attorney from Demas Law Group can step in and fight for the money you deserve. Contact us today for a free consultation.\u00a0Common Injuries in the Agricultural SectorThe agricultural industry comprises a wide range of job duties. Many are related to food production, including planting, harvesting, pruning, irrigating, and packing crops for transportation. All of these responsibilities can lead to injuries. Common agricultural-related injuries include:\u00a0Musculoskeletal injuries \u2013 Farm workers can suffer sprains and strains from bending, crouching, and lifting heavy crops and equipment.\u00a0Crush injuries \u2013 Tractor rollovers or other machinery accidents can lead to crush injuries impacting bones, muscles, nerves, and vital organs.\u00a0\u00a0Transportation injuries \u2013 Sometimes, farm workers must drive tractors, fertilizer spreaders, and other machinery on public roads to travel from field to field. Injuries can also happen on roadways when motorists try to pass the slower-moving farm machinery, leading to a collision.Toxic exposure \u2013 Using fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides puts agricultural workers at risk of chemical exposure linked to various cancers, neurological disorders, respiratory illnesses, and other diseases.\u00a0Heat stroke \u2013 Working under the hot sun for hours may cause heat stress if workers do not drink enough water or rest. In the worst cases, heat-related conditions can progress to heat stroke, a potentially fatal condition.Common Livestock Injuries on California FarmsWorking with animals is always unpredictable, especially with livestock like cattle, horses, hogs, and sheep. However, it\u2019s not only the animals that pose a threat. Common livestock-related injuries include:\u00a0Animal-related diseases \u2013 Farm animals can pass some diseases onto humans, such as brucellosis, Orf virus, tickborne illnesses, avian flu, swine flu, leptospirosis, and Q fever.\u00a0Blunt-force injuries \u2013 Large animals can kick, rear up, or trample farm workers during breeding or handling. The force of impact can cause broken bones, internal injuries, head injuries, and death.Bites \u2013 Animal bites can lead to infections, scarring, disfigurement, and emotional injuries.\u00a0Falls \u2013 Farm work often entails repairs to livestock barns, pens, enclosures, and other structures. A ladder collapse or faulty power tool could seriously injure a farm worker.Electrocution \u2013 Electric shock injuries can happen on farms when workers come in contact with electric fencing on livestock enclosures.How Demas Law Group Can HelpDemas Law Group handles third-party liability claims related to farming accidents. If someone other than your employer is responsible for the accident that injured you, we can file a personal injury claim demanding compensation for your medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and other losses.\u00a0Examples of potentially liable third parties include:\u00a0Manufacturers of faulty farm machinery, equipment, and power toolsDriversPesticide and herbicide companies\u00a0Independent contractors\u00a0Unsure of whether you can file a lawsuit? The first step is determining whether you have grounds for a third-party claim. A fault is a complex issue in agricultural and livestock injury cases. A farm accident attorney from Demas Law Group can advise on whether you have a personal injury claim beyond what your California workers\u2019 compensation benefits will pay.Farm work is hard work. If you\u2019ve been hurt, you deserve money to get back on your feet again. Call or contact Demas Law Group today for a free case review.\u00a0\u00a0","about":["Personal Injury","Uncategorized"],"wordCount":668,"dateModified":"2025-02-13","datePublished":"2023-05-29","publisher":{"@type":"Organization","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https:\/\/www.injury-attorneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/demas-logo.png","height":141,"width":158,"@id":"https:\/\/www.injury-attorneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/demas-logo.png"},"name":"Demas Law Group, P.C.","@id":"https:\/\/www.injury-attorneys.com\/blog\/common-injuries-in-agriculture-and-livestock\/#Organization1"},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https:\/\/www.injury-attorneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/84118149_m_normal_none.jpg","height":1669,"width":2513,"@id":"https:\/\/www.injury-attorneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/84118149_m_normal_none.jpg"},"author":{"@type":"Person","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/0565ac377dd05e1f07767f98d22eb3e7?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96,"@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/0565ac377dd05e1f07767f98d22eb3e7?s=96&d=mm&r=g"},"url":"https:\/\/www.injury-attorneys.com\/blog\/author\/injury-attorneys\/","name":"Demas Law Group, P.C.","identifier":7,"@id":"https:\/\/www.injury-attorneys.com\/blog\/author\/injury-attorneys\/#Person"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.injury-attorneys.com\/blog\/common-injuries-in-agriculture-and-livestock\/#BlogPosting"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.injury-attorneys.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Common Injuries in Agriculture and Livestock","item":"https:\/\/www.injury-attorneys.com\/blog\/common-injuries-in-agriculture-and-livestock\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]