One Injured In Woodstock Tractor Accident
Personal Injury - November 15, 2024
Man Seriously Injured Following Bridge Collapse While On Tractor In Unincorporated Woodstock
WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS (November 15, 2024) – One person was injured in a tractor accident after a bridge collapsed in an unincorporated part of Woodstock.
McHenry County officials say that the incident took place around 3 p.m. on Sunday. A man was on a tractor and crossing a small bridge when it suddenly collapsed underneath him.
Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene underneath the victim. He was pinned after the accident and eventually extricated by first responders.
He was then airlifted to the hospital in order to receive care. A full investigation into the Woodstock tractor accident remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For McHenry County Tractor Accidents
Many people are seriously injured every year in tractor accidents. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, “A total of 146 workers suffered fatal injuries in incidents involving tractors in 2018. This was the lowest number of work deaths involving tractors on record between 2011 and 2018. Among fatal incidents involving tractors, 103 of the 146 deaths in 2018 occurred to workers age 55 or older, and 67 deaths were to workers age 65 or older.” There are a number of common causes of tractor accidents.
- Tractors have a high center of gravity and are more prone to tipping over than other vehicles, especially on uneven terrain.
- Steering malfunctions can make it difficult for drivers to avoid obstacles.
- A lack of safety features such as rollover protective structures (ROPs) can make ordinary accidents catastrophic.
Depending on the facts of any case, there could be numerous sources of liability for an accident involving a tractor. For example, the company that made a tractor could be held at fault if a design defect with the tractor contributed to the collision. A property owner could also be liable if an accident was caused by an unsafe condition. Victims of tractor accidents tend to suffer very serious injuries.
- Broken bones
- Head injuries
- Lacerations
- Spinal cord injuries
It can be hard to know what to do after a tractor accident. Victims often need to take extensive periods of time away from work. They may also be left with high medical bills. Many of these accidents are completely preventable. Any person injured in a tractor accident may be able to seek some measure of justice through a civil claim. A personal injury attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating Woodstock Tractor Accidents
We at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates extend our best wishes to the man injured in this Woodstock tractor accident. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to investigators. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what went wrong.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Woodstock collision? Our team of personal injury attorneys is here to help in any way that we can. We care deeply that accident victims get the support and justice that they are owed under the law. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of support, we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (312) 564-4256.
