Garbage Truck Accidents

Garbage trucks—also known as waste management trucks and compactor trucks—are an integral part of our community. They simplify the process of garbage pickup, but despite their importance, garbage trucks can be a serious hazard. Pedestrians, motorists, bicyclists, and even your home can be damaged by a truck that’s improperly operated.

Did you know that garbage truck accidents are the leading cause of pedestrian fatalities? They’re also responsible for millions of dollars in property damage and physical injuries every year. If you or a loved one is involved in an accident with a garbage truck, you need to contact a personal injury attorney who is an expert in the laws that govern the refuse industry.

At 1800-Truck-Wreck, our team of attorneys represent the most respected law firms in the nation. They handle countless garbage truck accidents and help people just like you earn the compensation they deserve. If you’ve been involved in a garbage truck accident, you can count on us to ensure you’re compensated for medical care, property damage, and pain and suffering.

Garbage truck drivers have a very demanding job. They’re required to work with heavy machinery, operate large vehicles, and work in unpleasant conditions. They make frequent stops and must stay on tight schedules. On top of all of that, they contend with inclement weather, navigate difficult roadways, and must always be on the lookout for motorists, pedestrians, and property.

Given the high demands of this job, it’s no wonder that garbage truck accidents happen so often. Some of the most common causes of garbage truck accidents include:

• Fatigue
• Improper training
• Malfunctioning equipment
• Not checking large blind spots that block the driver’s field of view
• Not properly monitoring their surroundings
• Speeding
• Distractions from cell phones, dispatchers, and radios
• Not yielding to other motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists
• Inclement weather
• Improperly judging the amount of space between the truck and other vehicles

Furthermore, depending on the rules and regulations of the Department of Motor Vehicles in your state, drivers may not abide by the same rules of the road. For example, garbage truck drivers may be permitted to:

• Drive on the wrong side of the street
• Drive the wrong way on a one-way street
• Drive along bicycle paths and pedestrian walkways
• Drive in the center of the road

At 1-800-TruckWreck, our experience litigating these types of accidents gives us unmatched knowledge in conducting investigations that can pinpoint the cause of your accident and hold the appropriate party responsible.

No matter the cause, garbage truck accidents can result in massive devastation. They can cause severe injuries to individuals and do extensive damage to property. Sever injuries can result if a garbage truck hits a bicyclist, a vehicle, or someone walking down the street. Collisions with these large trucks also create costly and irreparable property damage. If a truck plows into a car or drives into the side of a house, the destruction can be catastrophic.

If you or a loved one is involved in an accident with a garbage truck, it’s important to contact a personal injury attorney with experience handling garbage truck accidents. You may be entitled to compensation for the injuries you sustain. However, to recover maximum damages, you need to prove the garbage collector or the company was negligent and caused the accident. It can be difficult to prove negligence if you don’t know who to contact, what type of evidence you need, or where to get started.

You shouldn’t go through this terrible situation alone—and you don’t have to. Our team of truck accident attorneys possess the skills, experience, and resources to conduct an extensive investigation. We work tirelessly to determine the exact cause of your accident and are fully prepared to go to court, if necessary. Our team of personal injury attorneys have outstanding credentials and the highest merits from the Better Business Bureau. Collectively, they have recouped millions of dollars for the clients they represented.

We want to help you through this difficult time. We will do everything in our power to ensure that you receive the compensation you deserve after a garbage truck accident. You shouldn’t have to pay for the damages and medical bills out of your own pocket. Let our team of experienced, professional, and respected attorneys handle the legalities so you can focus on what’s most important—recovering and getting your life back.