Common Causes Of Tractor Accidents - What To Look Out For
Heavy farm and construction equipment is, by nature, dangerous and potentially deadly. This is why such equipment is supposed to be manufactured according to the highest possible safety standards and operated only by trained professionals. However, even when tractors are operated by the most seasoned professionals, accidents can occur, and serious injuries or deaths can result. When such accidents are caused by unsafe work environments or faulty equipment, the injured party and his or her family have legal recourse under personal injury law.
Most serious tractor accidents are rollover accidents, in which the tractor either flips onto its side or overturns backward. Some of these accidents occur due to driver error; however, many occur due to unsafe working conditions or defective parts. Tractors are equipped with huge engines and have incredible towing capabilities. Sometimes, employers require their employees to haul loads that overtax the tractors towing capacity; in other cases, they instruct their employees to operate tractors on steep hills or near ditches or other dangerous terrain. In such cases, if there is an accident, rollover or otherwise, employers may be held liable for any resulting injuries or deaths.
Likewise, manufacturers may be held liable if a tractor rolls over due to a design or manufacturing defect or because the tractor was unable to haul a load even though that load weighed less than the maximum weight specified by the manufacturer. In these cases, the injured party and his or her family may be able to recover compensation from the designer, the manufacturer, and/or the marketer of the tractor.
If you have been seriously injured or have lost a loved one in a tractor accident, you may be entitled to compensation for the losses and expenses related to the accident. You would be well advised to contact an experienced personal injury attorney for an evaluation of your potential claim.
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