Key points when claiming for a tractor accident
- Many tractor injury claims result from rollovers, defective equipment, or inadequate safety precautions.
- A claim may be possible against employers, equipment manufacturers, or third-party contractors if negligence is proven.
- You can claim as an employee, contractor or temp worker - even if you think you may have been partly responsible.
- You have up to 3 years from the date of your injury to start a claim.
- You can use our compensation calculator to estimate your claim.
- By law, you cannot be fired for claiming compensation.
- You can speak to a solicitor about making a no win, no fee claim without obligation.
Get back in the driver’s seat. Claim the compensation you need to move forward.
Whether your accident occurred on a farm, construction site, or public road, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries, lost income, and medical costs. We can guide you through the process, helping you pursue a No Win, No Fee claim to support your recovery and secure the compensation you need.
With around 9,000 agriculture workers injured every year, you are not alone
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) describes agriculture as one of most dangerous industries.
Around 9,000 workers sustain non-fatal injuries in the agriculture, forestry and fishing industries every year. There are also around 8.6 fatalities per 100,000 workers, 21 times higher than the all-industry rate. 28% of deaths result from being struck by a moving vehicle, such as a tractor (hse.gov.uk).
The biggest causes of fatal and serious accidents in agriculture are moving and overturning vehicles. Tractor drivers are particularly at risk as tractors tend to be driven on steep and slippery inclines.
Agricultural workers who drive tractors must receive appropriate training on the safe use of their vehicle. The tractor itself must be in good working order, regularly checked and appropriately maintained.
If you were injured in a tractor accident because your employer, or the tractor owner or operator, failed to fulfil their legal obligation to provide a safe working environment, you should be able to make a claim.
If you decide to make a tractor accident injury claim, your work accident solicitor will take you through every step of the claims process. Your solicitor will be with you until you win your claim and get the compensation you need to move forward.
How much compensation can I claim for a tractor accident?
The compensation you can claim for a tractor accident depends on several factors:
- how severe your injury is,
- the way your injury affects your day-to-day life and work,
- any financial liabilities or costs you?ve incurred from the accident.
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General damages are awarded for pain, suffering and loss of amenity (PSLA). Awards for general damages are set by the Judicial College (judiciary.uk) and published in their guidelines for personal injury awards.
Special damages compensate you for any loss of earnings, and any expenses directly related to your injury. Damages will also cover any medical or treatment bills, such as emergency care, diagnostic imaging tests, surgical intervention and physiotherapy.
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How is compensation calculated if I have multiple injuries?
Average tractor accident injury general damages compensation table
The following tractor accident injury payouts refer to the Guidelines for the Assessment of General Damages in Personal Injury Cases, 17th Edition by the Judicial College (oup.com).
These tables are used by solicitors or by the courts as a starting point when calculating your compensation.
Please note: these average figures represent general damages only, and do not include any element of special damages (e.g. lost wages).
Back injury
| Severity | Example | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minor (relatively) | A back sprain, disc prolapse, soft tissue injury or minor fracture that fully recovers without surgery | £2,720 to £13,870 |
| Moderate | A disc lesion, prolapse, fracture or soft tissue injury leading to chronic conditions, including pain, mobility issues, impaired sexual function, psychological effects, a risk of arthritis, spondylolisthesis, and nerve root irritation | £13,870 to £30,800 |
| Severe | Severe spinal cord damage, nerve root damage, disc lesions, fractures and soft tissues leading to serious chronic conditions | £43,020 to £178,590 |
Neck injury
| Severity | Example | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minor (relatively) | Soft tissue injury | £2,720 to £8,750 |
| Moderate | Fracture or dislocation injuries, or worsening of existing conditions, including wrenching, disc lesions and cervical spondylosis | £27,730 to £42,700 |
| Serious | Severe fractures, dislocation, soft tissue damage, ruptured tendons, and/or chronic disability | £50,450 to £62,120 |
| Severe | Serious fractures or damage to discs, with disability and substantial loss of neck movement, including loss of function in one or more limbs | £72,950 to £145,250 |
Paralysis
| Severity | Example | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Paraplegia | £243,040 to £315,350 | |
| Tetraplegia & quadriplegia | £360,130 to £448,180 |
Pelvis and hip injury
| Severity | Example | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minor (relatively) | Injury with no residual disability and complete recovery in under 2 years | £4,380 to £13,970 |
| Moderate | Ongoing symptoms but no major disability | £13,970 to £43,460 |
| Serious | Including fracture of acetabulum and injuries with a risk of future hip replacement surgery or leg instability | £43,460 to £58,250 |
| Severe | More serious leg injuries with worsening future symptoms | £68,680 to £86,980 |
| Very severe | Including extensive fractures, dislocation, bladder injuries, spondylolisthesis, exteme pain and permanent disability | £86,980 to £145,250 |
Whiplash
| Severity | Example | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Recovery in under 3 months | Up to £220 | |
| Recovery in 3 to 12 months | £220 to £1,200 | |
| Recovery in 1 to 2 years | £1,200 to £3,830 |
The psychological impact of work injuries
If you have suffered psychological harm as a result of an accident at work, you are not alone.
Our 2024 Work Injury Claimant Survey reveals the extent of psychological trauma, with 25.00% of claims involving a psychological injury, 64.09% of which related to a physical injury.
These accidents can cause anxiety and phobias related to operating or being near large agricultural machinery. Serious accidents may lead to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
The psychological effects of a work injury can have a devastating impact on your physical recovery and return to work. Some injured workers may be reluctant to seek help for psychological harm, fearing stigma or a disregard of their trauma.
Factoring compensation for psychological harm will ensure you receive mental health support and other therapies that may not be readily available on the NHS in your area.
Our compensation calculator can estimate your compensation for psychological injuries. Or you can call us on 0800 376 1001 to speak to a specialist advisor.
Am I entitled to make a tractor injury claim?
You have the right to claim compensation for a tractor accident, if:
- you became ill in the last 3 years, and;
- another party was responsible, and;
- that party owed you a duty of care.
Find out online if you can claim with our injury claim calculator. Or you can call 0800 376 1001 to speak to a specialist advisor. Find out in minutes if you have a claim.
Is a claim still possible if I was partly responsible for my injury?
Understanding who is legally at fault for an accident often requires navigating through a maze of legal complexities.
Each year, Quittance carries out a survey of potential claimants. In our 2024 Work Injury Claimant Survey, 26.02% of injured workers felt they might be at least partly to blame for their injuries.
Even if you think you might be partly liable, you could still be eligible to make a claim. With workplace injuries, it's possible to claim compensation from your employer, regardless of whether your own actions or those of a colleague contributed to your injury.
Read more:
Can I claim if I feel I was partly responsible for my accident?
Tractor accidents on a farm
Tractor accidents on farms can cause serious injuries.
The legal Regulations covering the safety of farm workers using tractors are:
Workplace (Health Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992
These regulations place a duty of care on farm employers to ensure the safety of their workers. The Regulations include a stipulation that vehicles should be able to move around the working environment safely.
Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998
These regulations outline best practice on the provision of training in the use of work related equipment (including vehicles, such as tractors). The Regulations also stipulate that work related equipment must be properly maintained, and in good working order.
Personal Protective Equipment at Work (Amendment) Regulations 2022
These regulations came into force on 6 April 2022. Employers have an obligation to provide free Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to all workers, including workers who are self-employed or on a zero-hours contract.
Under the previous 1992 regulations, employers were only required to provide PPE to employees with a formal employment contract.
If you are injured at work and your employer failed to provide you with suitable PPE, you may be entitled to claim compensation - even if you are self-employed.
Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
The HSE provides further advice to ensure tractors are safe to drive:
- Vehicles should be safety checked daily - particularly the braking systems
- Faults should be repaired immediately
- Seat-belts should be fitted in the vehicle cab - and tractor drivers should be using them
- Roll-over protective structures (ROPS) should be fitted to the vehicle if there is a risk of overturning
- Loads attached to the vehicle should be safety checked and appropriately counter-balanced (to reduce roll-over risk)
Tractor accidents can cause injury to the tractor driver and adjacent workers. Both tractor drivers and adjacent workers who are injured in tractor accidents may be able to make compensation claims.
If you were injured by another employee, the employer may be held liable to pay personal injury compensation.
Tractor accidents on the road
Tractors on public roads can be involved in collision accidents with cars and other vehicles. Because tractors are large and heavy vehicles, tractor accidents can result in severe personal injury.
In tractor accidents on public roads, claimants would usually make their claim against the negligent tractor driver's insurance company.
What caused your tractor injury?
The compensation claims process will depend on where and how your accident injury occurred. Click the icons below for more information:
Can I make a no win, no fee tractor accident injury claim?
Yes. With no win, no fee, you can claim tractor accident injury compensation without financial risk. If your claim isn't successful, you pay nothing. If you win, you only pay a pre-agreed percentage of your compensation.
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Gaynor Haliday, Legal researcher
About the author
Gaynor Haliday is an experienced legal researcher and published author. She has had numerous articles published in the press and is a legal industry commentator.