Lancaster Garbage Truck Lawyers
Strong advocacy when waste and refuse trucks cause accidents
Waste removal services are a necessary part of every neighborhood and business. We need garbage trucks to keep our communities clean. What we do not need is for garbage truck drivers to cause accidents while they are on the road. At KBG Injury Law, we hold garbage truck drivers and their employers accountable when drivers cause accidents. Our Lancaster truck accident lawyers demand compensation for all your medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and other financial and personal damages. We also handle dump truck accident claims.
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How can we help you today?
- How do garbage truck delivery services operate?
- Why are garbage trucks dangerous?
- What types of garbage/dump truck accidents do you handle in Lancaster?
- Who is responsible for garbage truck accidents in Lancaster?
- How much is my garbage truck accident case worth in Lancaster, PA?
- Do you have a Lancaster garbage truck lawyer near me?
How do garbage truck delivery services operate?
Garbage trucks generally transport βsolid waste, recyclables, and organic materials, and are essential for waste management in urban and suburban areas.β Dump trucks βprimarily carry loose materials like soil, sand, or gravel, and are used in construction and mining industries.β
Garbage trucks typically have some of the following features:
- A hydraulic lift arm to lift garbage bins into the container of the truck
- Enclosed containers to hold the waste
- A compaction system to compress the waste β so more garbage can be stored in the truck
Garbage truck drivers usually work for a company that owns a fleet of garbage trucks. The drivers deliver the garbage to landfills, recycling centers, and other places. Garbage trucks are necessary to keep every part of Lancaster clean, healthy, and presentable.
Dump truck drivers generally work for private contractors.
Why are garbage trucks dangerous?
Garbage trucks can cause accidents for many reasons, such as their size, weight, operational difficulties, and other dangers. There are unique risks garbage truck drivers and owners need to understand. These include the following:
- Their weight. Smaller cars, motorcycles, bicyclists, and even small trucks like pickup trucks are no match for garbage trucks. When a garbage truck and a smaller vehicle collide, the occupants of the smaller vehicle are going to absorb most of the force.
- Their size. Garbage trucks are taller and wider than most vehicles. That makes it hard for nearby drivers in smaller cars to see other vehicles, traffic signs, directional signs, and other traffic essentials.
- Control issues. Garbage trucks generally need much more time and distance to come to a complete stop than smaller vehicles. Itβs more difficult to steer a garbage truck than other vehicles and to handle a garbage truck when turning or merging into other lanes. The garbage can also move around while the truck is in transit.
- Congestion and passing Generally, garbage trucks continually start and stop which can make it difficult for any vehicles around the truck to know if they should stay behind the truck, pass the truck, or take another route.
- Garbage truck drivers in residential neighborhoods need to be continually on the lookout for young children who may get too close to the truck or fail to appreciate how dangerous a garbage truck can be.
The dangers of driving a dump truck are even more severe because the materials in the truck are more likely to spill, causing havoc for others on the road. Drivers of both garbage and dump trucks need to have the proper training to operate both types of trucks while on any Lancaster roads or when picking the garbage.
What types of garbage/dump truck accidents do you handle in Lancaster?
Our Lancaster garbage truck lawyers handle all types of road accidents and garbage pickup site accidents, including:
- Accidents that are common to all types of vehicles. These include head-on crashes, rear-end collisions, broadsides, and multiple-vehicle accidents. They also include accidents due to speeding and other traffic violations, drunk-driving accidents, accidents due to driver distraction (such as looking at a GPS to determine what residence or business is next in line for a pickup), and accidents due to driver fatigue.
- Accidents that are common to trucks. These include truck rollovers, wide-turn accidents, underride accidents, and cargo-shift accidents.
- Accidents that are common to garbage trucks. These include:
- Blind spot accidents. These accidents occur because the driver of a garbage truck cannot see behind or to either side of the truck. Garbage truck drivers need to use caution when changing lanes, turning, or merging.
- Sideswipe accidents. Garbage trucks often take up a full lane of travel. This makes it more likely that cars and trucks in adjacent lanes may collide with the side of a garbage truck β especially if the garbage truck driver veers into another lane.
Who is responsible for garbage truck accidents in Lancaster?
Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority (LCSWMA) owns the garbage trucks that are used to service residences and businesses in Lancaster. Different commercial companies own the dump trucks that are used to service Lancaster. We can let you know if any exceptions apply.
Generally, the defendants that are liable for garbage end dump truck accidents in Lancaster are:
- The truck driver
- Drivers of vehicles other than the truck driver
- LCSWMA or the commercial companies that own the dump trucks that service Lancaster
- Manufacturers of defective truck parts
- An employer of a truck driver who does not work for the owners
How much is my garbage truck accident case worth in Lancaster, PA?
Our Lancaster garbage truck accident lawyers work with your doctors to understand just how severe and life-changing your injuries are. We demand compensation for all your financial and personal damages (to date and for the rest of your life), including:
- Medical expenses
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of income and benefits
- Property damage
- Inability to enjoy lifeβs pleasures
- Scarring and disfigurement
We also file wrongful death claims if a garbage truck or dump truck accident takes the life of a loved one. These damages include the funeral and burial costs, the loss of financial support, and the loss of personal support of the family members.
Do you have a Lancaster garbage truck lawyer near me?
Yes. Our lawyers meet garbage truck accident victims at our Lancaster office located at 1776 Harrisburg Pike. We also consult with clients by phone and through online video forums such as FaceTime and Zoom. Our lawyers meet clients who are too physically injured to travel β at their homes or a healthcare facility.
Our team will answer all your questions and fight for all the compensation you deserve.
Get help from our experienced Lancaster garbage and dump truck lawyers now
Itβs upsetting and worrisome to be involved in an accident with a garbage truck. You worry about your health, your bills, and your family. At KBG Injury Law, our lawyers have been fighting for nearly 40 years to address your anxiety and fears. Our lawyers have a strong record of success representing truck accident victims and families when garbage truck drivers, dump truck owners, and municipalities fail to protect Pennsylvanians. To assert your right to compensation from negligent drivers and other defendants, call us or complete our contact form to schedule a free consultation. KBG Injury Law also maintains offices in York, Harrisburg, Hanover, and Gettysburg. We handle truck accident cases on a contingency fee basis.