ECONOMICAL MODELING OF THE LOSSES ASSOCIATED WITH FARM-RELATED PERMANENT DISABILITIES (ACCIDENT, COSTS, INJURIES)
Abstract
The primary goal of this study was to develop a reliable method of computing and projecting the economic losses associated with farm accident-related permanent disabling injuries. The following objectives were established to help insure that this primary goal was met: (1) Identify the factors, both direct and indirect, which contribute to the economic losses associated with permanent disabilities resulting from farm-related accidents. (2) Identify the magnitude of the various economic losses associated with farm accident-related permanent disabling injuries. (3) Develop a computer model which includes the cost factors associated with farm-related accidents and injuries. (4) Identify or develop average cost values to be included under each of the various cost factors. (5) Project the estimated cost of selected farm-related permanent disabilities. (6) Field test the computer model using a sample of farmers who have suffered farm accident-related injuries. It was decided that a computer based model would provide the most consistent and reliable method of computing and projecting the magnitude of the losses associated with farm-related accidents. The IBM PC (Personal Computer) was selected upon which to develop the farm accident cost program because of its widespread use and availability. In addition, several other companies manufacture computers capable of running IBM PC compatible software. The computer program developed contains seven major components. These are: CPI (Consumer Price Index) Data; Personal Data; Body Part Injured; Types of Injuries; Injury Severity Level; Types of Accident/Injury-Related Costs; and Default Values. The CPI component permits the user to input the current CPI values, thus, keeping the default values contained in the program current. The Accident/Injury-Related Costs component contains the following major cost categories: police assistance; fire department/rescue squad; ambulance service; hospital; physician charges; parking and mileage; first year follow-up medical care; annual follow-up medical care; rehabilitation; property damage; replacement labor; home modifications; lost productivity; loss of earnings; and legal cost. After the user has inputed his/her cost data the computer will print a screen summary, hardcopy summary, or both.
Degree
Ph.D.
Subject Area
Agriculture
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