What damages can I recover from a farming accident claim?

If you file a workers’ compensation claim for damages, you can recover compensation for all of your medical expenses. You can also recover a part of the wages lost for the period during which you were unable to work. It's best to consult with our personal injury lawyers at Diamond and Diamond who have years of experience successfully handling all types of claims for compensation.

Is a farming injury considered a workplace injury under British Columbia law?

Farmworkers are covered by most sections of the main provincial law that protects workers in British Columbia. Work Safe BC. is a BC government program that pays workers who are hurt on the job or get sick because of something that happened at work. Employers, including farmers and farm labor contractors, must pay into the program for all their workers.

Can I sue the farmer if I got injured while visiting their farm?

Yes. A farmer in possession and control of the farm on which the injury occurred cannot be excused from liability, especially if the injuries are caused by the farm's animals, chemicals, machineries, hazardous spots, or faulty wirings.

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