By Anthony I. Shin, Esq. | Civil Litigation | Shin Law Office
Farming Equipment Accidents in Aldie | Agricultural Injury Lawyer
Aldie may be growing rapidly, but it remains deeply rooted in agriculture.
I’ve always respected the people who work the land—long hours, dangerous machinery, and no room for mistakes.
But when something does go wrong, the injuries can be life-changing.
I’m Anthony I. Shin, a tort attorney here in Northern Virginia, and I’ve represented clients hurt by farming equipment accidents right here in Aldie.
These aren’t minor injuries.
We’re talking crushed limbs, spinal injuries, burns, or even wrongful death, often because someone failed to follow safety rules or maintain equipment.
And if that sounds like what happened to you or someone in your family, you deserve more than just a workers’ comp form.
You deserve answers—and possibly compensation.
How These Accidents Happen
Farming equipment is powerful—and unforgiving.
Most farming accidents I see involve:
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Tractors that rolled over without proper safety bars
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Augers, balers, or mowers that weren’t guarded properly
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Malfunctioning brakes or steering systems
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Defective equipment that should have never made it off the factory floor
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Untrained workers put in charge of heavy machinery
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Employers ignoring OSHA standards or cutting corners to save time
The truth is, these injuries are preventable.
And when they happen because someone else was careless, that’s where the law steps in.
Who Can Be Held Liable?
In farming accidents, liability depends on how—and where—it happened.
If you were working on a farm and your injury was caused by faulty equipment or a lack of training, we might be looking at:
- The equipment manufacturer is responsible for a design or production defect
- The farm owner or manager is liable for failing to maintain safe working conditions
- A contractor or third party who caused or contributed to the accident
- An employer who was unable to provide proper training or ignored safety protocols
You don’t have to figure this out on your own. That’s my job.
What Can You Recover in a Tort Claim?
Filing a tort claim means you’re asking the court to hold the responsible party accountable. If we prove liability, you may be able to recover compensation for:
- Medical bills and rehabilitation
- Lost wages or loss of future earnings
- Pain and suffering
- Permanent disability or disfigurement
- Wrongful death damages if the accident involved a loved one
In some cases, we can also seek punitive damages if the negligence was especially reckless.
“If someone’s carelessness or defective equipment left you hurt on the farm, I’ll fight to make it right.”
Don’t Wait Too Long
In Virginia, you only have a limited time to file a personal injury claim.
And evidence on farms doesn’t last forever, machines get fixed, witnesses move on, and records disappear. The sooner I can start investigating, the better.
If you or someone you love has been injured in a farming accident in Aldie, let’s discuss the options.
I’ll listen to your story, explain your legal options, and help you decide what to do next.
Call today for a consultation.
You don’t have to go through this alone.
Call Shin Law Office at 571-445-6565 or book online today!
— Anthony I. Shin, Esq.
Principal Attorney | Shin Law Office
