Grain Bin Workers Comp Lawyer

• Employees entering grain bins should have safety harnesses and other equipment to prevent falls into the bin
• Employees entering grain bins must have someone on the outside who could provide assistance if it is needed
• Employees are forbidden from entering grain bins with grain buildup around the sides of the bin, which could lead to fatal engulfment (or being completely surrounding/immersed by grain in the bin)

Workers that fall into grain bins could potentially suffer some of the following harm:

• Suffocation caused by engulfment (or becoming buried by the grain)
• Suffocation caused by carbon monoxide buildup caused by fermented grain
• Entanglement into machinery within the grain bin
• Entrapment due to a grain bridge caving in
• Respiratory injuries due to exposure to gases, dust, and mold in the grain bin
• And more

Yes – you could have grounds to file a claim for injuries caused by falling into a grain bin. For incidents involving farm employees, victims and their families could have grounds to file claims under workers compensation laws. However, if the incident occurred because of the employer’s negligence or the farm owner’s negligence, including a lack of safety measures, failure to provide proper protective equipment, etc., then employers could be sued for negligence. In cases in which the incident was caused by defective equipment, then product liability lawsuits may also be possible.

Filing a workers’ comp claim – under workers comp laws, employers are responsible for any injuries that employees suffer on the job, regardless of fault. Injured employees must file their claims within one year. If the claim is wrongfully denied, or if the employer does not carry enough workers comp coverage, then the employee can pursue a lawsuit.

How to prepare to file a claim – after the incident, you should seek medical attention immediately. To prepare to pursue a claim, you must gather photos of any visible injuries, photos of the scene of the accident, all medical records, records of lost income, and more. Of course, it is important for injured employees to report the incident and file their workers comp claim as soon as possible. If the workers comp claim is unfairly denied, or if there is another claim to be filed, it is important to reach out to a grain bin injury attorney as soon as possible.

Based on the details surrounding your claim, you could be entitled to receive some of the following forms of compensation:

• Costs for medical care
• Disability pay (including temporary or permanent disability)
• Lost income
• Pain and suffering
• Funeral and burial costs
• Punitive damages
• Legal costs

Of course, the specific compensation available for your claim will depend on the type of claim that you are pursuing and the details surrounding your claim. Whatever type of case you are pursuing, you can be certain that our experts will go above it all to secure the highest recovery available for your claim – whether we reach it through a settlement or through a verdict. For more information about the possible value of your grain bin workers comp lawsuit, contact us today.

All claims are subject to a statute of limitations, or a deadline to sue. Failing to file claims on time can result in losing the right to sue. So, how long do you have to file your claim? In general, workers compensation claims must be filed within one year from the date of the incident. If you are not pursuing a claim under workers comp law, your claim may be subject to different deadlines; in general, personal injury claims and wrongful death claims are subject to a two-year statute of limitations.

To ensure that you have a thorough understanding of the time that you have to file your claim, contact us today. Our experts are more than ready to take care of your claim and ensure that your lawsuit is filed on time.

If you sustained injuries in a grain bin incident or a member of your family lost his or her life in a grain bin accident, it is important that you explore the legal options available to you. Based on the details surrounding the incident, including the harm that occurred as a result, you could have grounds to file a lawsuit and even receive compensation. Here at the Downtown L.A. Law Group, our experts are more than ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to fight for your rights and get justice. To discuss the legal options with the experts here at our law firm, contact us today.

We are committed to remaining accessible to all, so we offer free legal services. These include free consultations and free second opinions. During these free legal services, our team will be available to answer all your questions and address all your concerns, ensuring that you have access to all the information that you need to begin or continue your claim. If you are ready to schedule a free case review, contact us today.

Zero-Fee Guarantee: you will never have to pay upfront legal costs for any of our legal services. In addition, we work on contingency, meaning that you will not be required to pay absolutely any legal costs if you do not win. If you are ready to explore the legal options available to you, contact us today.

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