Last Updated 23 October 2025. Tractors are large, heavy vehicles that require proper training and experience to operate. Therefore, if there is a tractor accident, there can be serious and life-changing injuries. In addition to extended treatment, there is a chance of lifelong psychological trauma and physical disabilities. If you have suffered from such an injury, you may be wishing to know about tractor accident claims.
Our solicitors have been working on tractor accident compensation claims for many years, and they understand how these injuries can traumatise people. You can contact us now for more information on claiming personal injury compensation for a tractor accident.
4.8 (466 reviews) What You Need To Know About Tractor Injury Claims:
- How do I prove my tractor injury?- You can prove your tractor injury through evidence, such as CCTV footage, medical reports and photographs.
- Can I claim tractor injury compensation if I was partly responsible?- Yes, you may be able to claim tractor injury compensation even if you were partly responsible. However, your compensation would be reduced under contributory negligence.
- How long do I have to make a tractor injury claim?– Usually, you have 3 years to start a tractor injury claim.
- Can I make a tractor injury claim as an employee?- Yes, you may be able to make a tractor injury claim as an employee if your employer was at fault.
- Do I have to undergo a medical examination as part of my tractor claim?- Yes, you may have to undergo a medical examination with an independent expert to create an official record of your tractor injuries. You need not worry, as the appointment will be at your convenience.
What Is A Tractor Accident?
Tractors can not only be seen on the farms and fields of the UK, but also on British roads. If you have been hurt by a tractor, whether as a visitor to a farm, a worker on a farm, on a private road or on the public roads in any way, then this is a tractor accident. If it was not your fault in any way, then it is possible for you to make tractor accident claims. Here at Legal Expert, we can offer free advice on tractor accident claims as well as connecting you with an experienced personal injury solicitor to help drive your claim to a successful conclusion.
Top Causes Of Tractor Accidents
There are a variety of causes of tractor accidents, but the most common of these are listed below. If you were not to find your specific cause here, then don’t forget, it doesn’t mean you will not be able to launch a personal injury claim. All you need to do is get in touch with our team and we’ll listen to what happened and advise you.
Collisions –Driving a tractor takes skill and concentration and should this slip for even a moment it could cause an accident. However, it is not always a collision that is the driver’s fault. Whilst tractor drivers should always try to look around for objects that may be in their way, if obstructions have not been removed or risk assessed, then it could be that the driver was not at fault. Similarly, if they were not trained in how to avoid such obstructions or remove them, then their employer may be held at fault for an accident.
Rollovers – If you were injured when a tractor rolled over, you’ll know only too well how terrifying and dangerous it can be. Should workers not be trained to use a seatbelt at all time, or if the tractor they are using does not have a safety belt, then they could hold their employer liable for what has happened to them as a result.
Tractor hitting a pedestrian – Whether on private land or on the roads, if you are unlucky enough to be run over by a tractor, can I claim is hardly likely to be your first question. It’ll more than likely be ‘Am I going to be ok?’. In some cases, tractor drivers can even run over themselves, by trying to start the tractor whilst standing outside of the cab. This is obviously bad practice, but if you have been hit by a tractor and it is someone else’s fault, the likelihood is that you’d have a valid claim.
Becoming caught in tractor parts – Often, tractors are fitted with different fittings, such as augers in order to perform tasks such as digging holes. Should the mechanism catch someone’s clothing or body parts, they could be seriously injured.
Who Can Make Tractor Accident Claims?
Driving a tractor for work is a dangerous job, so your employer should take as many steps as possible to protect you while you are at work. Should they have failed in their duty to do this, then you might look at making a tractor accident at work claim against your employer.
- Your employer has a duty to abide by the Workplace H&S Regulations and Provision of Work Equipment rules, which means:
- It should be possible for vehicles to move around their working space safely
- Best practice should be applied to training
- Situations should be risk assessed regularly to lower risk as much as possible
- Equipment should be maintained to a good standard
- Equipment should be in good working condition
There are other guidelines that the HSE suggest as making tractors safe to drive. These include:
- Repairs should be carried out where needed straightaway
- Vehicles should be checked every day
- Brakes particularly should be checked every day
- There should be seatbelts and these should be used
- If there should be a risk of overturning, then rollover protection should be fitted
- Roll risk should be minimised by checking loads and counterbalancing the vehicle
Should your employer not have adhered to these rules, not made their tractors safe to drive, or not acted safely with regards to your use of a tractor, then it might be worth speaking to us to get advice on making a claim.
Farm Accident Compensation Claims – Top Tips to Claim
If you’ve experienced an injury from a tractor crash due to negligence, you may be able to claim compensation. Being involved in an accident involving a crashed tractor can lead to many different types of injuries, but you need to prove how your injury was caused. This section will go into more detail about a very important aspect of claiming: providing evidence.
Evidence you could use includes:
- Providing photographs of your injury and the accident site. This can help show the extent of your injuries and illustrate factors that could have caused the tractor crash. You can also request CCTV footage, if available.
- Witness statements. If anyone saw the accident, you could ask for their contact details. During the claims process, your solicitor can contact them to take a statement. This can help clarify the series of events that caused the crash.
- Medical reports. Upon treating your injuries, your doctor will assess and evaluate them. You can use their notes as well as copies of medical scans to show the full extent of the injury.
- Listing the treatment you’ve had as a result of the injury. This can be in the form of a list of procedures or describing what has happened to you and when, like a diary. This can help show how the injury has negatively impacted you.
This list of evidence is not extensive. To learn if you’re eligible to claim, please contact us for free using the above details.
Accidents Involving Tractors On Public Roads – Who Is To Blame?
Liability on the roads can be tricky to prove, but if you have had an accident involving a tractor, either as the driver or another road user that has been struck by a tractor, then you are likely to need a professional on hand to assess the situation to see who might be liable for tractor accident on public roads.
In some instances, it would be easy to see who is to blame, such as another vehicle striking your tractor when going at an excessive speed, but others such as rear-end shunts after emergency stops can be more tricky. Our experts will be able to listen to what has happened, take some details and then go ahead and advise on whether or not we feel that you would have a valid claim.
Tractor Accident On Farm Compensation – When Is It Payable?
Farms often make money by charging an entrance fee for people to come and learn about the animals, or visit the farm shop, or even go on tractor rides, but if this is the case, they have a duty of care to keep you safe while you are visiting. If they fail in this way, then it is likely you would be able to put a claim forth for compensation for any tractor accident while visiting a farm.
If you are a parent of a child that has been injured by a tractor accident on a farm, then it is worth knowing that you can choose to act on their behalf to begin a claim. For more details on this, our legal experts will be happy to speak to you.
It is not only families that visit farms, however. Suppliers of animal feed and other farm supplies and other visitors to the premises should also be able to go there without risk of being run down or hit by a tractor. If this is not the case, then call our team and we’ll tell you if you have a potential claim.
Tractor Accidents – How Long Do I Have To Claim?
As our guide has shown, tractor accidents can happen in several ways, but regardless of how you were injured, you will face a time limit to start your personal injury claim.
According to the Limitation Act 1980, this will generally be set at 3 years from the date of your accident.
An exception can be made if the claim is for a person who lacks the mental capacity to represent themselves. In this case, their time limit will be suspended unless they recover, and a litigation friend could act as their representative and start a claim on their behalf.
A similar exception exists for minors injured in tractor crashes and other forms of accidents. As they will not be able to start a claim by themselves while they are still minors, they do not face a time limit. Once they turn 18, their 3 year time limit to start a claim will come into effect, and they must start actions before they turn 21. A litigation friend could also act on their behalf and start a claim for them while they are minors.
If you want to know if you’re still within your time limit to claim for a tractor accident, you can reach out to a member of our advice team for free.
Compensation Awards For Injuries Caused By A Tractor Accident
The next few sections will provide more information regarding the types of compensation you could receive when claiming for a tractor accident. To receive any form of compensation, you would need to prove that your accident was caused by third-party negligence.
One potential head of claim that could lead to you receiving compensation is special damages. This can cover you for any financial losses caused as a result of the injury. Potential financial losses you could claim for include:
- Home adjustments – If you require home adjustments due to the injury, such as a stairlift, a care bed or a walk-in shower, you can claim for these costs.
- Travel costs – You may need to use public transport or taxis, for instance, if you’re unable to drive because of the injury.
- Loss of earnings – If your injury has led to you being unable to work, you may be able to claim for loss of earnings. Additionally, if the injury caused by the tractor accident is long-term or permanent, you could claim for future loss of earnings.
- Medical bills – You may need to pay for mobility aids or prescriptions as a result of the injury.
- Care costs – If you need to hire a nurse to help you recover from your injuries, you may be able to claim the costs back.
You would need evidence, such as payslips, invoices, receipts and bank statements, to illustrate the value of the financial losses. If you want to know more about the potential compensation awards for injuries caused by a tractor accident, contact us for free legal advice using the above details.
General Damages
There’s also the matter of general damages. This is the sum you receive due to your physical and mental injuries, not the additional costs as listed above. The intention is to acknowledge the pain and suffering experienced due to the injuries for which you are making a claim.
There is an official legal publication called the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG). Used by legal professionals, the JCG consists of a detailed list of injuries and their potential monetary value when awarding compensation. Things like how severe the injury is can affect the final amount received by the injured party. The length of their recovery period is another variable taken into account.
Tractor Accident Compensation Calculator
Many people want to know right away the amount of compensation they could receive as a result of tractor accident claims. Unfortunately, giving an overall figure in this article wouldn’t be very helpful. This is because the value of all personal injury claims can vary quite a bit. Each one has unique circumstances that can affect how much you could be awarded.
What we can do is supply some example figures from the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG). These have been taken from the official guidelines used to calculate the value of compensation for injuries sustained due to negligence. You’ll find these figures in the table below, listed alongside a description of the possible injury that the sum could be awarded for.
Do not be disheartened if your injury is not listed below. This is just a small cross-section of the injuries contained in the JCG. These figures have been taken from the latest guidelines (except for the top figure). Please note that none of these figures can be guaranteed.
| Injury | Severity | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple serious injuries plus special damages | Serious | Up to £1,000,000+ |
| Leg | Amputations (a)(i) - Loss of both legs | £293,850 to £344,150 |
| Severe (a)(i) The Most Serious Injuries Short of Amputation | £117,460 to £165,860 | |
| Foot | Amputation of both feet (a) | £206,730 to £245,900 |
| Moderate (f) | £16,770 to £30,500 | |
| Hand | Effective or total loss of both hands (a) | £171,680 to £245,900 |
| Serious (e) | £35,390 to £75,550 | |
| Neck | Severe (a)(i) | In the region of £181,020 |
| Moderate (b)(i) | £30,500 to £46,970 |
When your claim is calculated, your medical report will be used to determine the sum most appropriate for your prognosis and your injuries.
4.8 (466 reviews) Why Choose Legal Expert?
You should choose to claim compensation for a tractor accident with our personal injury solicitors because they:
- Have decades of experience combined in winning tractor accident claims.
- Have won thousands of £££ in compensation for past clients.
- Can work with you no matter where you are in the UK.
- Have had years of specialist legal training.
- Offer a No Win No Fee basis to all of their clients.
Furthermore, they can help you:
- Gather your evidence.
- Talk to the liable party on your behalf.
- Help you apply for an interim payment if necessary.
- Ensure that your compensation correctly reflects your suffering.
- Keep the claims process simple for you by explaining legal jargon and sending you any updates on the case.
Our lines are open 24/7, so please chat to us about your circumstances whenever is best for you.
Can I Launch A No Win No Fee Tractor Accident Claim?
Yes, you can. 100% of the lawyers on our panel work with their clients on a No Win No Fee basis. Therefore, you won’t be expected to pay anything to your lawyer unless they succeed in your claim.
If your claim isn’t successful, then you will not be responsible for covering their costs. Your solicitor is paid via a small percentage taken from your compensation following a successful claim.
Ready To Begin A Tractor Accident Compensation Claim?
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You are free to take or leave our advice. Also, we won’t ever push you to make a claim if you do not want to.
4.8 (466 reviews) Helpful Resources
You can also read some of these interesting guides:
This NHS resource contains information on symptoms (and more) of broken bones.
The HSE have also provided information and guidance on avoiding overturning of tractors. You can see this if you click above.
Read our guide on claiming for an injury at work.
Medical Bills Following An Injury At Work
A tractor or farm accident at work may lead to expensive medical bills. This guide takes you through how these bills are handled in these scenarios.
Farm equipment that isn’t working as it should, could contribute to your injuries. Find out more about these situations in this article.
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- Leg Injury Claims
- Spinal Injury Claims
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