Tractor Accidents & Injuries

Pursuing Compensation in West Texas After a Tractor Accident

In the agriculture industry, tractor accidents are a leading cause of death and permanent disability. In fact, 50% of farm-related accidents involve tractors, and 75% of those accidents result in great risk of infection, requiring antibiotic treatment. Studies have also shown that 45% of the deaths resulting from tractor accidents were caused by rollover accidents. Many accidents are caused by human negligence and mishandling, while many others are the result of defects in the tractor itself.

If you were injured in a tractor accident, do not hesitate to call the Daspit Law Firm today: (888) 273-1045!

West Texas Tractor & Farming Accidents Lawyer

The Department of Labor requires all tractors to conform to ROPS (Rollover Protective Structure) Standards, which outlines regulations for a tractor’s dimensions, weight, safety measures, etc. If your accident was caused by a tractor that did not follow these specifications, you may have grounds to sue the manufacturer or the employer who had you operate the machine. Similarly, the manufacturer may be held liable if the accident was caused by a defect in the tractor.

In other personal injury cases involving a tractor accident, the injured party may sue his or her employer for failing to provide proper training. Even if the accident was technically caused by the injured party’s mishandling, the employer can still be held at least partially responsible—if not entirely—if the employee never received training.

Lastly, if you or a loved one was injured in a tractor accident while someone else was driving, you may have grounds to file a claim against the driver. Rollovers can injure passengers, as well as individuals standing nearby.

Contact the West Texas tractor accident lawyers at the Daspit Law Firm to learn more about your rights. We offer free consultations to help you get started!

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