Trapped in a Grain Bin? Case Value for Grain Bin Injury Lawsuits
If you were injured in a grain bin incident or a member of your family died after falling into a grain bin, it is important that you understand that you could have the right to sue and receive compensation. If you are ready to explore the legal options available to you and your family after a grain bin incident, please do not hesitate to reach out to our legal team as soon as possible. Our team has decades of experience and are fully committed to ensuring that you get justice for your grain bin accident claim. If you are ready to discuss your legal options with the team here at the Downtown L.A. Law Group, contact us today.
Grain Bins and Possible Incidents
A “grain bin” is a large structure used to store dry grains, such as corn, wheat, soybeans, and more. Grain bins are usually used by farmers to ensure that their crops stay fresh before being processed and sold. Because grain bins are known to pose a significant risk of injury, there are multiple safety rules set by OSHA. For example, employees entering grain bins must have safety harnesses as well as other equipment to prevent falls, employees entering bins must have someone on the outside (like a spotter) to provide immediate assistance if an incident occurs, employees are forbidden from entering grain bins with grain building around the sides of the bin (which could lead to engulfment), and more.
So, what incidents can occur? In general, incidents include falling into the bin, which could lead to significant injuries. Consider some of the following examples:
- Suffocation due to engulfment (or getting buried by the grain)
- Suffocation due to the carbon monoxide buildup caused by fermented grains
- Suffocation due to entrapment after grain bridges caved in
- Entanglement into machinery in the grain bin
- Respiratory harm due to exposure to dust, gases, and mold in grain bin
- Fractures and dislocation due to the fall
- And more
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You could have the right to file a lawsuit if you or a loved one fell into a grain bin. If the incident occurred while the victim was working, the victim or the victim’s family (if the incident was fatal) could have grounds to file a workers compensation claim. However, under certain circumstances, the employer could be sued on the basis of negligence; that is, if the incident occurred due to the employer’s negligence, a lack of safety measures, the failure to provide safety harnesses, etc., then the employer could be found liable. In some cases, there could be grounds for product liability claims (for example, in cases in which the incident was caused by a defective safety harness). For more information about your right to file a lawsuit, contact us today.
What Compensation is Available for Recovery?The different categories of compensation available for recovery could include the following:
- Medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Pain and suffering
- Funeral and burial costs
- Wrongful death benefits
- Punitive damages
- Legal fees
Ultimately, the specific categories of compensation available for recovery will be based on the details surrounding each claim.
If you are pursuing a workers compensation claim, you will likely be able to recover compensation for medical pay, disability pay, etc.
Whatever the case that you are pursuing, you can trust that the grain bin injury attorneys here at our law firm are more than ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to need to recover the maximum payout available for your claim. For more information about the details that affect case values, the possible value of your claim, and more, contact us today.
What Factors Affect Case Value?There are many different factors that can affect the value of a grain bin accident claim. These factors can include the following:
- The extent of the injuries resulting from the incident (i.e., whether the incident resulted in temporary/permanent disability, whether the injuries were fatal, etc.)
- The total medical costs associated with the incident, including projected future costs or costs incurred prior to the victim’s death
- The total lost income resulting from the incident (this is calculated based on the victim’s earning history and the time they will be unable to work to earn income, or, if deceased, based on the income that they would have earned)
- The extent of psychological damages resulting from the incident
- Whether the incident occurred due to gross negligence
- And more
These factors are evaluated to ultimately determine the value of these claims. To ensure that you have a thorough understanding of how much you can recover if your claim is successful, it is important that you reach out to our legal team to ensure that you understand exactly what details affect the outcome of your claim and what you could receive.
How Much Can I Recover?Ultimately, the total value of your claim will be based on the facts – or the details of surrounding the claim, as discussed above. Based on said details, your claim could be worth anywhere from $150,000 to $1.5 million – and sometimes even more. To ensure that you have a thorough understanding of the possible value of your claim and what you could be entitled to receive, contact us today.
All claims, including those stemming from getting trapped in a grain bin, are subject to a statute of limitations – or a deadline to sue. In general, failing to file claims within the time established by the statute of limitations could lead to losing the right to sue. So, what deadline applies to your claim? Typically, personal injury claims and wrongful death claims involving grain bins are subject to a two-year statute of limitations. Workers compensation claims, however, are subject to a shorter one-year deadline.
To ensure that you can recover compensation for injuries caused by you or a loved one getting trapped in a grain bin, it is important that you file your claim on time. For more information about the time that you have to file your claim, contact us today!
Contact the Downtown L.A. Law Group TodayIf you or a loved one were trapped in a grain bin, it is important that you understand the legal options available to you, including the compensation that you could be eligible to receive. If you have any questions about the possible value of your grain bin injury claim, do not hesitate to reach out to our law firm as soon as possible. Our lawyers have decades of experience and are ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to fight for your rights and reach the highest payout available for your claim. If you are ready to explore the legal options available to you with our expert legal team, contact us today!
Free Case Reviews: to ensure that we remain accessible to all, we offer free case evaluations. These include free consultations and free second opinions. Our expert accident attorneys will be available to answer all your questions, address all your concerns, and provide you with all the information that you need to fight for your rights and recover the maximum payout available. Whether you have questions about the possible value of your claim or you are simply looking into pursuing your claim, contact us for a free case review.
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Our experts are more than ready to guide you every step of the way.
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