One Injured After Farm Accident in Merced
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported that one person was injured after an accident involving a farm tractor and a pickup truck in Merced on the morning of April 15, 2020. The farming accident occurred around 7:25 a.m. in the area of Walnut Avenue and Cressey Way. The incident involved a white Toyota Tacoma pickup and a farm tractor, according to the CHP. One party was reportedly propelled into a nearby field and the other into a fence. Riggs Ambulance Service was called to the scene to transport one injured person to the hospital for treatment of unspecified injuries. Updates regarding the cause of the crash and the condition of the injured party were not immediately available.
Does Insurance Cover Farm Tractor Accidents?
As a farmer in the Merced area, you know how critical insurance protection is when operating farming equipment between fields. There is a high volume of farm tractors on the road during harvest season. Some of them have proper lights, reflectors, and signage for other drivers on the roadway to spot them. Car accidents can occur, despite having this safety equipment. When this happens, an injured party may file a bodily injury claim against the other driver’s insurance company for damages incurred. An experienced Merced farm accident lawyer can investigate the crash involving the farming equipment and explain what options are available to those injured to seek fair compensation for their losses.
How Can I Prove Fault in a Merced Farm Accident?
Liability for a farm tractor accident is generally determined by a jury or judge based on sufficient evidence. In most personal injury claims, the evidence is especially susceptible to being lost or destroyed over time, like witness memories being forgotten or tire tread marks being washed away. Fortunately, an experienced Merced personal injury lawyer can work to collect and preserve the evidence necessary for obtaining the compensation you need and deserve. Some of the potential sources of evidence that can help prove negligence on the part of the other driver may include police reports, accident reconstruction testimony, video surveillance from nearby traffic cameras, and witness statements. To learn more about how fault is proven in an accident, watch the video below.
How Long Do You Have After a Tractor Accident to File a Lawsuit in California?
Under California law, you have a limited amount of time to file a claim after a tractor accident. When attempts at a fair settlement fail with the insurance company, a personal injury lawsuit will need to be filed within two years from the date of the incident. If the case is not filed within the statute of limitations, the injured party may lose the right to bring a lawsuit and recover monetary damages.
Do You Need a Lawyer for an Accident?
The first call with an insurance adjuster after a tractor accident can be critical. They may ask you for a recorded statement. However, you are not obligated to make one since any information you provide may be used against you in your personal injury case. That is one of the many defense tactics insurance companies use to reduce the value of your claim or deny its validity. Since the primary goal of insurers is to protect themselves as much as possible from financial liability, it is essential to retain a Merced farm accident lawyer who can handle communications with insurance companies on your behalf.
Personal Injury Lawyer in Merced
I’m Ed Smith, a Merced personal injury lawyer. Driving on rural roads can be dangerous. This is especially true in farming areas where a farm tractor driver may be involved in a collision with a passenger vehicle. If you or a loved one has been injured after a farm tractor accident in Merced, please call me at (209) 227-1931 or toll-free at (800) 404-5400 for free, friendly advice.
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