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Skilled North Dakota Lawyers Offer Farm Injury Representation
Expert legal help with farm injury cases since 1979
Farming is one of the top ten most dangerous industries in the country. From defective farming equipment to poor, unsafe working conditions, farm workers are exposed to serious hazards daily.
The knowledgeable North Dakota farm accident attorneys of Larson Law understand the negative and long-term consequences of farm accident injuries and fatalities. Our team is highly knowledgeable in state and federal agricultural laws, which helps us hold negligent parties accountable for the harm they cause.
How can we help?
- Why is North Dakota farming so dangerous?
- Who gets hurt in North Dakota farming accidents?
- What are some common types of North Dakota farm injuries?
- How do you determine negligence for a North Dakota farm injury?
- Workers’ compensation and North Dakota farm workers
- What is third-party liability in farm injuries?
- What is the value of my North Dakota farm injury claim?
- Why do I need a North Dakota farm injury lawyer?
- Do you have a North Dakota farm injury lawyer near me?
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Call 701-484-4878 now or fill out the form above to receive a free confidential consultation.
Why is North Dakota farming so dangerous?
Farms can be dangerous places to work, with workers at extreme risk for fatal and nonfatal injuries. Every day, these hard-working individuals deal with the potential dangers of tractor overturns, lethal chemicals, defective equipment, and structural falls. Our experienced North Dakota farm injury attorneys have seen severe injuries associated with such farm accidents as:
- Suffocation due to entrapment in grain bins and silos
- Amputation
- Head and traumatic brain injuries
- Backand spinal injuries
- Disfigurement
- Injuries from livestock
- Burns
- Respiratory illness
- Drowning injuries
- Defective machinery and tools
Our legal team knows that a traumatic injury drastically changes your quality of life. That is why we work hard to recover monetary losses related to medical expenses and your income, as well as your pain and suffering.
Who gets hurt in North Dakota farming accidents?
Farming injuries affect a wide range of people, including:
- Full-time or seasonal farmworkers
- Farm owners and family members
- Visiting contractors and technicians
- Delivery drivers
- Children or bystanders near the worksite
Even individuals not directly employed by a farm can be hurt due to unsafe conditions or negligence.
What are some common types of North Dakota farm injuries?
Farming accidents can lead to very serious injuries, including:
- Crush injuries and amputations can occur when limbs are caught in machinery, such as augers, hay balers, or conveyor belts. These injuries may require emergency surgery or result in permanent disability.
- Lifting heavy objects or falling from high elevations can cause herniated discs or spinal damage, sometimes leading to paralysis.
- Falls, falling objects, or machinery-related accidents can cause concussions or more severe brain damage. Traumatic brain injuries can lead to memory problems, loss of coordination, and other long-term effects.
- Exposure to flammable materials or harmful chemicals like pesticides can lead to burns, skin damage, respiratory problems, or poisoning.
- Farms often have outdated or exposed electrical systems. Coming into contact with these can lead to electrocution, burns, or cardiac arrest.
- Dust, mold, and pesticide fumes can all harm the lungs. Long-term exposure can lead to chronic illnesses such as asthma or “farmer’s lung.”
How do you determine negligence for a North Dakota farm injury?
When determining negligence in a personal injury lawsuit, our skilled North Dakota farming injury lawyers first assess who is liable for your injuries. Sixteen states in the United States, including North Dakota, exempt farm and agricultural workers from workers’ compensation coverage, including seasonal and migrant labor. However, you can still file a personal injury lawsuit if you are injured on a farm. Often, a third party is negligent in a farming accident. For example, if you are injured while operating a tractor and it’s determined that the tractor had defective parts. Under these circumstances, the manufacturer can be sued for negligence.
Our farming accident attorneys aggressively negotiate with insurance companies and third parties who refuse to give you a full payout for your accident injuries. When you secure the services of Larson Law, you can rest assured that we won’t stop fighting on your behalf until we get a fair settlement.
Workers’ compensation and North Dakota farm workers
One of the challenges injured farmworkers face in North Dakota is that many agricultural workers are not automatically covered by workers’ compensation.
According to the North Dakota Workforce Safety & Insurance (WSI) agency, agricultural employers are not required by law to carry workers’ compensation insurance, but they can choose to opt in voluntarily. If the farm does carry coverage, injured employees may be eligible for benefits like:
- Medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Disability payments
- Rehabilitation services
If your employer has workers’ comp insurance, your claim must go through the WSI system. If they don’t, other legal options may be available.
What is third-party liability in farm injuries?
If your employer does not carry WSI coverage, or if a third party (e.g., a contractor or manufacturer) contributed to your injury, you may have grounds for a personal injury lawsuit. This is called a third-party claim, and it can be filed against:
- Equipment manufacturers (if defective machinery caused your injury)
- Contractors or subcontractors working on the property
- Chemical manufacturers (in cases of toxic exposure)
- Utility companies (for electrical hazards)
- Negligent drivers (if you were hit while working near a roadway)
For example, if a tractor rolled over because of a mechanical defect, the manufacturer might be liable. If a contractor left exposed wires that led to electrocution, they might be responsible.
Third-party claims can help you recover damages not available through workers’ compensation, such as full wage loss, pain and suffering, and future lost earnings.
What is the value of my North Dakota farm injury claim?
Whether through a workers’ compensation claim or a personal injury lawsuit, injured farmworkers may be eligible for several types of compensation, including:
- Medical bills (hospital stays, surgery, physical therapy, medication)
- Lost income from time away from work
- Loss of future earnings if you can’t return to your previous job
- Pain and suffering (only available in personal injury claims)
- Emotional distress
- Permanent disability or disfigurement
- Wrongful death damages (if a loved one died in a farm accident)
At Larson Law Injury & Accident Lawyers, we fight to ensure every cost is accounted for, both today and in the future.
Why do I need a North Dakota farm injury lawyer?
Farm accidents are not simple cases. They require legal experience, strong medical evidence, and often expert testimony to prove who is responsible and how much compensation is fair. Here’s how our team can help:
- We visit the scene of the accident, talk to witnesses, review medical records, and examine equipment or conditions that may have caused your injury.
- From negligent employers to third parties, we identify all potential sources of compensation.
- Insurance companies don’t always have your best interests in mind. We handle the paperwork and negotiations so you can focus on healing.
- To support your claim, we may consult doctors, vocational experts, or agricultural safety specialists.
If a settlement isn’t possible, we’re always fully prepared to take your case to court.
Do you have a North Dakota farm injury attorney near me?
At Larson Law, our experienced lawyers meet clients at our office locations in Minot, Fargo and Bismarck. If you are too ill or injured to come to our offices, we meet clients away from our office as well, through video and phone consultations. We can answer all your questions and guide you through each step of the process.
If you were injured in a North Dakota farm accident, contact us today
After an accident on a farm, the injured parties have a right to pursue legal justice. With the legal team of Larson Law, you have many years of legal excellence on your side. Set up a free consultation today at our office in Minot. We also represent clients throughout Ward, Williams, McKenzie, Pierce, and Mountrail Counties. If you can’t make it to our office, we can visit you at your home or the hospital. For more information, complete our contact form or give us a call.