Arkansas Heavy Equipment Accident Lawyer

The most common big equipment personal injury accidents include:

• Rollover accidents
• Impact from a discharged object
• Crushing by a collapsed structure
• Caught in running machinery or equipment
• Pinned between equipment or objects
• Impact by power vehicles or equipment
• Object striking workers

Farm equipment accidents are the leading cause of injury and death on farms and in agricultural industries. Between 1992 and 2005, 7,571 farm workers died on the job and 37% were due to tractor accidents. In that same time period, 93,000 farm workers suffered injuries. Farm equipment accidents are often severe and life-threatening due to their sheer size and weight. Heavy gears, motors, and rotating blades add an additional layer of danger when workers are present.

Types of Farm Equipment

• Tractors
• Hay balers
• Grain augers
• Skid steer loaders
• Corn pickers
• Combines
• Brush hog mowers
• Backhoe
• Plows
• Seed drills
• Front end loader
• Cultivator
• Harrows

1. Who may be liable for my farm accident injury?
   On a farm, there may be multiple parties to blame for your accident and your injury. If your employer was to blame, your claim may be handled by worker’s compensation. Yet, there may be third parties who are also to blame, including:
   • Farm equipment manufacturers
   • Construction firms that build farm structures
   • Sub-contractors
   • Property owners
   • Animal owners
2. If I’m not an American Citizen, can I still collect compensation?
   Yes, even if you are not an American citizen, you are able to collect benefits if you are injured in a farm accident. Contact Rainwater, Holt & Sexton immediately to begin building your case.
3. Will I lose my job if I file a claim?
   Federal and state law prohibits an employer from firing or retaliating against an employee who files a workers’ compensation claim or a lawsuit. If you believe you have been a victim of retaliation, you should call our law firm immediately.
4. What kind of compensation can I receive in a heavy equipment accident?
   In general, you are allowed to receive compensation for lost wages, medical expenses, loss of future earnings, pain and suffering, and other non-economic expenses if you file a lawsuit. If you file a workers’ compensation claim, however, you are eligible to receive benefits for medical expenses and a portion of your lost income. You may also be eligible for partial or permanent disability benefits. However, workers’ compensation settlements are capped at a lower level than what workers can receive if they simultaneously pursue a personal injury or third-party injury claim.
5. Do I have a third-party claim?
   If your accident was caused by the negligence of a third party on your construction site or farm, you may be able to file a third-party claim. If your accident was caused by equipment malfunction or defect, you would also be eligible to file a third-party lawsuit. Third-party claims can be confusing and complicated. Identifying all liable parties is difficult without the help of an experienced attorney.