Tractor Rollover Accidents

Tractors are versatile machines used in several industries, most notably, agriculture, construction, and landscaping. Tractors have a high center of gravity, however, making them prone to tipping during sharp turns, when pulling heavy loads, or while navigating hilly areas. Even with safety measures, the crushing force of a tractor during a rollover can lead to life-altering injuries. While money alone cannot repair the harm sustained in such incidents, in many instances, workers’ compensation benefits can help the injured party seek necessary care and maintain financial stability. If you or a loved one suffered injuries in a tractor rollover accident, it is in your best interest to talk to an attorney about your options. The dedicated Prince George's County workers' compensation attorneys of Foran & Foran, P.A., have ample experience helping injured employees fight for just outcomes, and if we represent you, we will diligently pursue the best result possible in your case.

Tractor rollover accidents often have devastating consequences. The heavy weight of the tractor, combined with its high center of gravity, can cause severe injury or death to the operator if they are ejected or trapped under the machine. Such accidents typically cause significant harm, including fractures, internal bleeding, and traumatic brain injuries. Sadly, many tractor rollover accidents are fatal. Operators of tractors that are not equipped with seat belts or roll bars are particularly vulnerable.

The physical and financial toll on victims of tractor rollover accidents and their families can be substantial. Fortunately, Maryland’s Workers’ Compensation Act (the Act) allows certain injured workers to recover medical and disability benefits. Under the Act, the injured party must be an employee to obtain coverage, which means that independent contractors and volunteers are excluded. Additionally, the act states that the injury in question must both arise out of and in the course of employment. This means, generally, that the accident must occur when the employee is at work performing job related duties.

For eligible employees, medical benefits pay for necessary medical treatments, including surgeries, hospital services, and assistive devices, for as long as the treatments are required for the injury.

Disability benefits aim to provide income for employees who cannot work, whether they are limited in whole or in part, for a short amount of time or permanently. Temporary total disability benefits support workers who are entirely unable to return to any job, offering two-thirds of their regular wage.

Workers who can still perform limited duties are eligible for temporary partial disability benefits, which amount to half the difference between their pre-injury earnings and current wage-earning capacity.

Permanent total disability benefits are provided for injuries causing complete and permanent impairment, such as the loss of two limbs or senses. Workers with less severe but lasting injuries may receive permanent partial disability benefits, with payments calculated based on the specific body part and level of impairment.

If an employee suffers fatal injuries, their dependents may be owed death benefits. These benefits are designed to provide financial support to the surviving family members, such as a spouse, children, or other dependents. The amount of compensation typically equals two-thirds of the deceased worker’s average weekly wage, up to a maximum based on the state's average weekly wage. Benefits may continue for as long as the dependent qualifies. In addition to wage replacement, the employee’s dependents may be able to recover funeral and burial expenses as well.

Tractor rollover accidents frequently cause catastrophic harm, and people impacted by such incidents can often recover workers’ compensation benefits for their losses. If you or your loved one were involved in a tractor rollover accident, you should talk to an attorney as soon as possible. The skilled Prince George’s County workers’ compensation lawyers of Foran & Foran, P.A., understand what it takes to recover the maximum benefits available, and if you hire us, we will argue zealously on your behalf. We have an office in Greenbelt, Maryland, and we regularly represent people in workers’ compensation claims in Hyattsville, Bowie, Upper Marlboro, La Plata, Waldorf, Silver Spring, Rockville, and other cities in Prince George’s County, Montgomery County, Charles County, and all counties in the State of Maryland. You can arrange a confidential and free conference by contacting us via our form online or by calling us at (301) 441-2022.