Industrial Accidents

Tractor Rollovers and Other Farm Accidents

Like factory workers and construction workers, farm workers face many on-the-job hazards, such as tractor rollovers and combine accidents. Farm workers are constantly surrounded by potentially dangerous or defective equipment at work. Whether due to human error or manufacturing defects, farm equipment such as tractors and combines can cause serious, debilitating injuries or even wrongful death.

Tractor rollover accidents are the single deadliest accident that can occur on the farm. The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) estimates that more than 250 tractor rollover fatalities occur every year on farms across the country. These accidents obviously happen more frequently in rural areas like the Midwest. With thousands of farms across Iowa, Missouri, and Kansas, and an estimated 4.7 million tractors in use across the entire U.S., these accidents can be particularly deadly, or leave serious injuries that can change your life forever. Often, tractor rollover accidents in particular are the result of faulty design, or lack of appropriate safety equipment on the vehicle. If this is the case, our attorneys may be able to recover compensation from the manufacturer. Contact the tractor rollover lawyers at Horn Law in Independence, Missouri to find out what you may be entitled to.

Chemical Exposure on the Job

Sometimes, industrial workers are exposed to toxic chemicals on the job. These chemicals can lead to serious diseases, which may show up several years after exposure. Since chemical exposure cases are complex by nature, it is important to secure representation in order to collect maximum damages from the negligent party.

Some of the most common hazardous substances include:

If you believe you are suffering an illness as a result of chemical exposure on the job, contact our industrial accident lawyers immediately. We have consultation offices throughout the Midwest, including in Independence, Missouri near Kansas City, and Iowa.

Explosions and Fires

Explosions and fires are catastrophic events that can cause a serious burn injury or wrongful death. They often leave victims and their families struggling to cope with intense emotional pain and mounting medical bills. Injuries that result from fires and explosions can be disfiguring to a person's appearance, necessitating costly and extensive reconstructive surgery. Even after surgery, victims will most likely have visible scars that will never go away.

Causes of explosions and fires include:

Fire and explosion claims are complex by nature and require the attention of experienced attorneys. At the Horn Law Firm, we have the resources and experience to obtain significant recoveries for fire and explosion victims and their families. We will fully investigate the circumstances of your claim, preserve evidence, and consult experts when necessary. If you or a family member was injured in a fire or explosion, contact our Independence, Missouri-based personal injury attorneys today for a free case evaluation.

Industrial Accidents and Injuries

Injuries occur at construction sites and industrial plants for various reasons, including:

After an industrial accident occurs, it is essential that you seek representation immediately. Your attorney should interview witnesses, secure photographs of the scene, and collect other evidence as quickly as possible. By determining all negligent parties and gathering evidence soon after an incident occurs, the lawyers at our Independence, Missouri firm can help you obtain maximum compensation for your injuries.

 

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