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Agriculture is still one of the most dangerous industries in which to work and with farming still an important means of earning a living in the country, it can be the source of a compensation claim in Scotland.
Workplace injury can result from any number of causes but some of the most frequent on farms involve machinery. With fewer people working on the land, there is a need for labour-saving equipment but efficient maintenance and safe operation are essential to ensure safety.
As well as this, with the isolated nature of many farms in the Highlands, transport is extremely important, ranging from quad bikes to tractors and associated implements. However, steep slopes increase the dangers of vehicles overturning or trailers running away.
With the tradition of small family farms in many parts of Scotland, there is an increased risk of a farmer's children being harmed in an accident involving a vehicle or suffering other personal injury outside their home which could be prevented.
Falls from height and being struck by an object are two of the other major causes of fatal accidents occurring on farms. Safety experts find it difficult to evaluate the full extent of injury incidents because many are not reported officially.
Added to this factor is that nowadays fewer farms have full-time employees, relying on self-employed owners, family members, casual labourers and migrant workers.
These people, who do not have a much experience of agriculture and its many hazards, are more likely to suffer a work-related injury than those who have had training or knowledge of suitable safety measures to protect themselves and others when on the land or in a farmyard.
Despite the use of machinery, many tasks require manual effort and farm workers have a high rate of reported musculoskeletal injuries.
This is true of livestock farming as much as arable, especially as Scottish meat production and dairying are important contributors to the economy. Trampling by cows is not unknown and great care must be taken around bulls.
With many small farming businesses struggling financially, complying with health and safety is likely to be one of the first aspects of overheads to be cut but this is a short-sighted policy because of the much higher costs involved in both human and financial terms should a farmer, farm worker or member of the public incur a personal injury which could have been avoided.
YouClaim for a compensation claim in Scotland
If you or a loved one works on the land and has suffered a workplace accident, or you are a member of the public who has been injured through no fault of your own while on a Scottish farmer's land, you may be eligible to make a compensation claim in Scotland.
The experienced personal injury lawyers of YouClaim can guide you through the legal system, giving advice and representation up to High Court level and, in most cases, can help you achieve a suitable amount of damages in recompense for pain, suffering and loss of earnings.
Whether you live in a remote part of the Highlands or are in the middle of Glasgow, thanks to our efficient online presence, you will receive the same high standard law service from our professional team of solicitors.
Contact us now either through the web or by calling a member of our helpful staff for a free initial assessment on 0800 10 757 95.
