Garbage Truck Lawyers, York, PA
Accomplished representation for truck accident victims in Pennsylvania
Garbage removal services are essential to the health and cleanliness of all communities in York. Safe driving is also important when it comes to protecting those communities. That is why KBG Injury Law has been fighting for accident victims for nearly 40 years. Our York truck accident lawyers hold truck drivers and their employers accountable when preventable truck accidents cause injuries and deaths. We work aggressively after a garbage or dump truck accident to obtain the compensation you justly deserve to improve your health and restart your life.
Pennsylvania Truck Accident Settlement
$1.625 Million
Settlement for a tractor trailer crash involving a trailer that was loaded improperly allowing load to shift.
How can we help you today?
- How do garbage trucks service communities in York?
- Why are garbage trucks dangerous?
- What types of garbage/dump truck accidents do your lawyers handle?
- Who do you hold liable when garbage truck accidents happen in York?
- How much can I receive if I’m hurt in a garbage truck accident in York?
- Do you have a York, garbage truck lawyer near me?
How do garbage trucks service communities in York, PA?
According to Automotive.com, garbage trucks collect waste from local homes and businesses. The trucks load large bins of waste into the back of their trucks by using hydraulic lifts. Drivers then take the waste to a landfill site or a recycling center. Any trash is compacted “using a powerful hydraulic press that flattens it and helps it fit more in.”
Most garbage trucks are front, rear, and side loaders. All three types require that the driver maneuver the truck into the proper position. There are usually separate compartments for trash and recyclables. Dump trucks generally transport construction waste and materials such as sand, gravel, and soil.
Drivers of garbage trucks usually work for a private company that owns a fleet of trucks. The fleet owner usually has a contract with a community or an entire city, such as the City of York. Generally, drivers of dump trucks work for private contractors.
Why are garbage trucks dangerous?
Garbage trucks and dump trucks are dangerous for many reasons that their drivers and owners should know about. At KBG Injury Law, we understand what preventive measures and overall safety measures these drivers and owners should take to prevent injuries and fatalities.
Some of the reasons garbage trucks are dangerous include:
- Their size. Garbage trucks are wider, taller, and longer than most cars and even many trucks. This means that they have more blind spots when they are on the main roads or driving in local communities. Any vehicles near a garbage/dump truck will have difficulty seeing any vehicles or traffic signs near the truck.
- Their weight. If a garbage truck collides with a smaller truck, a car, a motorcycle, or a pedestrian, the smaller vehicles and walkers will absorb most of the force of the impact – likely causing severe injuries or deaths.
- Difficult control issues. Garbage trucks are hard to control because of their dimensions and weight, especially when the trucks are loaded with waste. These factors make it difficult to see, change lanes, steer, and adjust to changing traffic conditions. Driving in spaces where there are many parked and moving cars around can be difficult.
- Neighborhood difficulties. Many garbage trucks go from home to home. Garbage truck drivers need to be on the constant lookout for cars, children playing, and bicycle riders. They need to work with drivers to be clear when a car should pass the garbage truck.
Dump trucks pose the additional danger that the materials in the truck are more likely to move or spill because the part of the truck that holds these materials is not normally enclosed.
Drivers of both garbage trucks and dump trucks should have the experience necessary to operate on both roads, in neighborhoods, and in commercial areas.
What types of garbage/dump truck accidents do your lawyers handle?
At KBG Injury Law, our York truck accident lawyers represent drivers, passengers, pedestrians, bicycle riders, and families. Some of the types of accidents our York garbage truck lawyers handle include the following:
- Blind spot accidents because garbage trucks do not have rear windows or side windows extending the full length of the trucks.
- Sideswipe accidents because garbage trucks often take up a full lane of travel, which means there is less room for error when the truck or other vehicles in other lanes try to pass or merge.
- Truck rollovers
- Wide-turn accidents
- Cargo accidents
- Underride accidents
- Head-on collisions, broadsides, and rear-end accidents
- Driver distraction accidents due to looking at a GPS for directions, using a mobile phone, eating, drinking, and other causes
- Accidents due to driver fatigue
Who do you hold liable when garbage truck accidents happen in York, PA?
Our York garbage truck delivery accident lawyers work with investigators, the police, and through the formal discovery process (questioning everyone with information about the accident, reviewing the employment relationships of the drivers, and obtaining all relevant records) to determine who is responsible for your accident.
In York, the defendants may include:
- The driver of the garbage truck or dump truck
- The City of York
- The employer of the dump truck driver
- The owner of the dump truck
- Maintenance and repair companies
- Manufacturers of defective truck parts
- Any other responsible parties
How much can I receive if I’m hurt in a garbage truck accident in York, PA?
Our York garbage truck accident attorneys handle all types of serious injuries, including traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, fractures, burns, traumatic amputations, nerve damage, organ damage, neck and back pain, and many other injuries that require medical care.
At KBG Injury Law, we demand that the responsible parties (and their insurance carriers) pay for all of your current and future damages, including the following:
- Medical bills, including ER care, hospitalizations, surgeries, rehabilitation, medications, and other medical expenses
- Physical pain and emotional suffering
- Loss of wages, benefits, and other income, including permanent disability income
- Property damage
- Loss of bodily function
- Inability to enjoy life’s pleasures
- Scarring and disfigurement
Our team also seeks wrongful death damages for families when a garbage or dump truck accident is fatal. These damages include the funeral and burial expenses; the loss of financial support; and the loss of comfort, society, and guidance your family member would have provided to their spouse, parents, children, and other eligible relatives.
Do you have a York garbage truck lawyer near me?
Yes. We are proud to serve York. Our lawyers meet clients at our York office located at 110 N. George St., 3rd Flr. York, PA. If your injuries prevent you from coming to our office, we do house visits and hospital visits. Our lawyers also discuss cases by phone and through online video calls.
We understand how upset and worried you are. We’re prepared to guide you through this difficult time.
Speak with KBG Injury Law now.
Our York garbage and dump truck lawyers understand that your health is now your top priority – along with paying your bills. Our lawyers have helped many accident victims like you obtain strong verdicts and settlements, many for millions and hundreds of thousands of dollars. We have 200 years of combined experience fighting for personal injury victims. Our attorneys prepare all cases for a jury trial, which is why we are able to settle many cases.
Call us or fill out our contact form to schedule a free consultation. KBG Injury Law also meets clients in Lancaster, Harrisburg, Hanover, and Gettysburg. We handle garbage truck accident cases on a contingency fee basis.