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  • Tractor Trailer Accident Lawyers - Helping Uphold the Rights of Tractor Trailer Accident Victims

    Given the growing population in the United States and the ever-increasing demand for agricultural products, the role that farmers play in our society is as important as it has ever been. Given the extreme demand and the difficulty that exists in running a profitable and successful farming operation, farmers have come to depend on their equipment to help them meet their demand and to work towards a positive bottom line.

    One of the true mainstays in terms of equipment on a farm is a tractor trailer, and the uses for such a piece of equipment are too numerous to list here. However, what can and is all-too-often discussed in many settings is the inherent danger in using tractors, as they lead to a high number of accidents. If you or someone you love has been injured or worse in a tractor trailer accident, contact the lawyers at Parilman & Associates today to schedule a free initial consultation.

    Tractor Trailer Accident Information

    Since the majority of tractor trailer accidents occur in rural locations, it's very difficult to compile an accurate list of statistics regarding the injuries and deaths they cause. The best estimates from the government indicate that almost 600 people every year are killed in farm tractor trailer accidents and another 2,500 - 3,000 are injured. The United States Department of Labor also states that tractor trailer accidents are by far the biggest cause of all farm-related injuries.

    The Occupational Safety & Health Administration, or OSHA, is sometimes involved with the investigation of tractor trailer accidents, but their jurisdiction and limited manpower is usually limited to large-scale operations. Regardless, OSHA reports that it had to investigate almost one death per month for a period of five years between 2004 and April of 2009.

    The vast majority of these deaths were rollover accidents, whereby the tractor trailer tips over and tends to land on the driver. Given the heavy weight of any tractor trailer, it's natural to conclude that tractor trailer rollover accidents are the most dangerous possibility associated with tractor trailer accidents.

    Additional Issues

    Aside from the inherent dangers that tractor trailers present and the difficulty that would result if farmers were unable to use them is where to begin if someone has been injured or killed in such an accident. Victims may need to bring a claim against the manufacturer of the tractor trailer or perhaps anyone else in the product dissemination stream depending on the facts and specific circumstances that surround the case.

    Therefore, rather than attempt to navigate these difficult waters by yourself, contact the tractor trailer accident lawyers at Parilman & Associates today to schedule a free initial consultation.
 
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