Sanitation Truck Accident

Sanitation truck accidents mostly occur when the driver makes mistakes, such as when they’re distracted or fatigued. Such cases are particularly common given the early or late hours that sanitation workers often operate.

Mechanical failures from poor maintenance can also lead to sanitation truck accidents. Keep in mind that these trucks require regular upkeep, given their heavy use and the rough nature of the materials they handle.

Visibility issues, especially when working early in the morning and under poor weather conditions, can also cause such accidents. Don’t forget that sanitation trucks often have blind spots that can obscure pedestrians, cyclists, or smaller vehicles, especially in highly-populated urban environments.

Here are some quick tips to guide you if you’ve been involved in a sanitation truck accident:

• Move to a secure location if possible to ensure your safety.
• Call emergency services immediately to report the accident and receive any necessary medical attention.
• Document the scene with photos, videos, and even notes, if possible.
• Gather contact information from any witnesses
• Obtain a copy of the accident report from the responding officers.
• Contact Morgan and Morgan for a free case review by a sanitation truck accident expert.

Yes, employees who are injured in sanitation truck accidents typically have the right to file a claim. In most cases, they’ll need to file a workers' compensation claim. If so, Morgan and Morgan files the most employment-related cases in America. 

Workers compensation is a type of insurance that provides benefits for medical expenses and a portion of lost wages due to injuries sustained while on the job.

Employees might also have grounds to pursue additional claims against third parties if other entities or equipment failures played a role in the accident.

Most sanitation trucks are owned by local government agencies. Unfortunately for the injured, bringing a civil case against a government agency is usually an uphill battle. From strict deadlines to a higher burden of proof, only an experienced attorney can prepare you for the challenges that lie ahead. That’s where we walk into the picture as America’s largest and most powerful injury firm with a proven history of securing multi-million verdicts and settlements.  

 We’ve fought for more than 700,000 families throughout the nation and won over $20 billion in compensation for the injured. Contact us today to find out how we might be able to help.