MANUFACTURER OF TRACTOR MAY BE LIABLE FOR MALFUNCTION HARTLAND, NEW YORK (June 19, 2016) 

A 68-year-old man was tragically killed in a farming accident after the tractor that he was using experienced some sort of mechanical failure by Seaman Road, according to ABC 7 News. (map) Authorities have been able to identify the man killed in the Niagara County accident as Larry Cooper. Police found Mr. Cooper trapped underneath the tractor and he was later pronounced dead at the scene in Middleport. The tractor appeared to be attached to some sort of Haybine or hay mower. It is still unknown why the tractor malfunctioned.

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At the RMFW Law Firm we believe in giving back to the community and helping those who are in need. If you or someone that you know has been affected by this accident, we will gladly help raise awareness of any gofundme campaign set up to support the victim or their family. We can link to it in this post which is then spread across our social media platforms. You can send your request to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Our staff at the RMFW Law Firm were deeply saddened to learn about the tragic death of Larry Cooper. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family as they must cope with such an incredible loss. We encourage the police to investigate this accident thoroughly for the sake of the victim's family. When someone is killed by a malfunctioning vehicle, they may be able to file a product liability lawsuit against the manufacturer of the defective vehicle. If there is anything at all that we can do for the family as they piece together what happened, we would be glad to help 212-344-1000.

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