Hay balers are one of the most dangerous pieces of equipment in farming, causing hundreds of amputations, mutilations and deaths every year. Besides the risk of having a limb caught in a hay baling machine, there is also the risk of being burned if the machine catches fire or crushed by a falling hay bale, which can weigh as much as 2,000 lbs.
In many cases, accidents involving hay balers have been shown to be caused by a lack of basic safety features such as guarded belts, rollers, and PTO attachments. Inadequate warnings or instruction on the use of the equipment also contribute to accidents. Truck accidents and auto accidents with hay balers are less common but do still happen. If you’re in a vehicle collision with a hay baler, give our team of Wisconsin truck accident lawyers a call.
Warshafsky Law encourages you to set up an appointment for a free legal consultation regarding your injury. We’ll let you know if you have grounds for a personal injury lawsuit, how much you can expect to recover for your losses, and how the legal process plays out. No auto accident law firm in Milwaukee has the experience or depth of resources we have, and you won’t owe us a thing until your case is resolved and you’ve been compensated.
If you have been injured in a hay baling accident, or have a spouse or family member who has been killed in a hay baler accident, you may have grounds to file suit to recover for your losses.
