What is the leading cause of fatalities related to tractor accidents?

Agriculture consistently ranks among the top dangerous industries in the United States, with 22 of every 100,000 farmers dying in a work-related accident every year. And, while these rates are high, non-fatal injury rates are even higher. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates there are over 58,000 adult farm injuries annually, with the number one cause of serious injuries and fatalities due to tractor accidents. 

Tractors are the most common piece of heavy equipment used on farms and are used for carrying mounted and semi-mounted farm implements, transporting materials and equipment, pulling tillage equipment and wagons, and serving as remote power sources for other equipment, to name a few. While tractors are a useful and necessary piece of farming equipment, they are not without serious risks. The CDC cites the major cause of injuries and fatalities due to tractor accidents are from rollovers. 

Newly manufactured tractors are required to be equipped with rollover protection systems (ROPS) however, older tractors, which are used for many, many years, are often not equipped with this type of protection and it is estimated that less than 60% of tractors that are used daily have ROPS. This is unfortunate, as approximately 80% of tractor accident fatalities could be prevented with a simple ROPS system and a seat belt.

If you or a loved one was injured, you may be entitled to compensation depending on the circumstances of your accident. Negligence on the part of your employer, machinery manufacturer, landowner, etc. can be grounds for a personal injury lawsuit and the lawyers at 844 See Mike will work with you to help determine whether filing a lawsuit is in your best interest and make sure you receive the compensation you deserve. 

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