If you are injured in a Fresno tractor overturn accident, you have options to recover compensation. Depending on the cause and location of the incident, you could file a lawsuit or pursue a workers’ compensation claim.
Workers’ Compensation Benefits: If the accident occurred while you were performing your job duties, you could file a workers’ compensation claim and recover benefits for disability, medical care, and more. You can file this type of claim regardless of fault or negligence, but it will prevent you from filing a lawsuit.
Personal Injury Lawsuit: If someone else’s negligence caused the tractor to overturn, you could file a lawsuit against him or her in civil court. For example, if a property owner recklessly drives a tractor while drunk and flips the vehicle on top of you, you can file a claim against him or her. You can also pursue a personal injury lawsuit if a negligent coworker or contractor pins you under equipment during your job.
Product Liability Claim: Some overturn accidents occur due to defective machinery or vehicle components. In these situations, you can file a product liability lawsuit against the manufacturer of the defective product. In some cases, a defective machinery injury lawyer in Fresno can name the distributor or retailer in your claim as well.
Knowing what to do after a tractor overturn accident can be a challenge. The attorneys at Freedman Law can conduct a full investigation into your case and identify the cause of your accident. With this knowledge, you can pursue legal action.