What should I do if I’ve been injured in a farm accident?

If you have been injured as a result of farm accident, there are a number of things you can do to protect yourself and your legal rights:

  • Get medical attention for your injuries.
  • Report the injury to your employer as soon as possible.
  • Get the names and contact information of anyone who may have witnessed the accident.
  • If possible, try to preserve any evidence related to your injury by taking photographs of the area where you were injured, taking photographs of the injuries themselves) or keeping the equipment or tool that was involved in your injury.
  • Consult an attorney as soon as possible to help you evaluate any potential claims and discuss your state’s workers’ compensation laws.