Garbage Truck Accident Compensation Claims
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When a garbage truck causes an accident, the consequences can be devastating.
Garbage trucks drive in residential areas, stop frequently, and drivers are in a rush, increasing the risk of collisions with passenger vehicles and pedestrians.
At Lawsuit Legal, our garbage truck accident lawyer has successfully handled these specialized personal injury cases, winning landmark compensation for the injured.
After a collision, let the trusted attorneys at Lawsuit Legal help with your personal injury claim to obtain the best possible outcome.
Garbage truck drivers, as well as the waste disposal company, may be held legally responsible for injuries caused by careless conduct.
Our legal team will fight for your rights and advocate for you to obtain the compensation you deserve.
Garbage truck cases are different than your typical passenger vehicle crash.
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Fact Patterns of Garbage Truck Collisions
"Large vehicles, blind spots, and drivers in a hurry to finish are a recipe for disaster..."
Why are Garbage Trucks so Dangerous?
- Large vehicles w/ heavy loads
- Multiple blind spots w/ limited visibility
- Overloaded trucks & weight distribution
- Frequent stops & backs up
- Drivers may be in a rush to finish
Risk for Severe Injuries:
- Rear-End Collisions
- Falling Objects & Debris
- Rollover Crashes
- Pedestrian & Bicycle Strikes
Proving Liability in Garbage Truck Crash Cases
Waste collection vehicles are massive, and injuries sustained in even minor collisions can be severe.
Accident victims may be able to hold the garbage truck driver responsible, the waste disposal company, or the municipality that hired them, based on the circumstances of the case.
Truck drivers have a duty of care to operate the truck in a reasonably safe manner and avoid drivers and pedestrians on the road.
Drivers who back up without checking their mirrors, make reckless maneuvers, improperly load trash, or don't exercise reasonable caution can cause preventable accidents.
In the garbage truck claims we review, blind spot failures and trucks moving too fast through residential neighborhoods come up more often than any other cause.
When the truck driver's negligent actions are responsible for the harm you suffered, you deserve compensation.
Truck Collision Lawsuits & Settlements
Accident victims will need to be able to establish the garbage truck driver was at fault for the accident that caused their collision-related injuries.
How Much Compensation Could I Receive for My Garbage Truck Accident Claim?
Trucking accident injury victims may be entitled to recover compensation for their collision-related damages:
- Economic Damages: Medical Bills, Lost Wages, Property Damage, Diminished Earning Capacity, Future Medical Care & Treatment, etc.
- Non-Economic Damages: Pain & Suffering, Wrongful Death, Disfigurement, Mental Anguish, Emotional Trauma, Loss of Consortium, etc.
Accident victims who contact garbage truck accident attorneys at Lawsuit Legal commonly sustain life-altering injuries requiring long-term care. Your lawyer will help you assess the full extent of your damages sustained to help maximize the compensation you legally deserve. The value of your truck accident case can fluctuate widely depending on the severity of your injuries and the circumstances. We fight for the maximum compensation possible and understand that winning a big settlement or verdict matters.
Garbage Truck Accident Victims
Trash collecting is a dangerous job, and collectors are at risk for work-related injuries. We regularly review injury claims from garbage collectors injured during their day-to-day scope of work, in addition to people hit by waste disposal vehicles.
Most garbage truck accident cases involve motorists hit by the trash collection vehicle. We commonly encounter rear-end collisions, t-bone accidents when passenger vehicles are reversing out of a driveway, and intersection wrecks.
Trash trucks regularly operate in highly populated residential areas. For this reason, bicyclists and pedestrian knockdown accidents are common. These truck accident cases can involve catastrophic injury and death due to the heavy weight and massive forces involved in the collision.
What to Do Immediately After a Waste Disposal Truck Crash
If you are hit by a garbage truck and injured:
- Seek Medical Attention
- Collect Evidence
- Speak with an Attorney
Seek Medical Attention
After a collision with a garbage truck, you should allow the EMS to take you to the hospital to see a doctor. It's not uncommon for pain and physical injury to be masked at the scene of an accident by adrenaline and shock. Go to the hospital to document your physical condition for your injury claim and rule out anything more serious.
Collect Evidence
If your condition allows, take photos of the crash scene and collect contact information from any eyewitnesses that may have seen the accident. Call 9-1-1 to call the police, who will create an accident report and request emergency services for any injured parties. Your legal team can help collect your medical records and will use crash-related medical bills to substantiate the claims.
Speak with an Experienced Truck Accident Attorney
It is vital to consult with a skilled truck accident lawyer as soon as possible about your accident and injuries. Most accident victims don't know what they are up against until it's too late. Injury lawsuits involving waste management trucks are complex legal matters and can involve multiple liable parties. The experienced truck accident attorneys at Lawsuit Legal will fight relentlessly for the just compensation you deserve.
Important: Due to their large size and dimensions trash trucks can have difficulty slowing down, braking, and seeing other vehicles when maneuvering.