To those driving through rural Illinois, silos, grain bins, and barns seem to simply be part of the natural landscape — and their dangers are often overlooked. Farm workers as well as visitors to the premises (including children) are susceptible to catastrophic injuries when climbing ladders or loading goods into these structures. Owners of agricultural […]

When you live in rural Illinois, sharing the road with farm vehicles is a part of life. Unfortunately, so are farm vehicle accidents. By one estimate, more than half of accidents with farm vehicles happen on rural roads where farmers are moving slow-moving, heavy equipment from one field to another.  While drivers need to be […]

Farmers and farm workers are at risk of various types of injuries on the job. Tractor rollovers, machinery malfunctions, falls, and respiratory issues are just some of the challenges they may face. These injuries can often lead to hospital stays, long-term health issues, or worse. If you or a loved one has been hurt on […]

Farm equipment can be so big and obvious that it seems impossible that you would ever be in an accident with one. But imagine the following scenario: You’re rounding the corner of a mostly-empty rural highway, only to see a large tractor partially in your lane, moving at a fraction of your speed. At that […]