Truck Accident Lawyer Serving Minnesota

Common Causes for Garbage Truck Accidents

Most major cities around the country employ a fleet of garbage trucks to pick up and dispose of the trash generated by the residents. Waste management programs are necessary in order to keep cities sanitary, however, these trucks can be hazards. Despite the fact that garbage truck drivers and workers are specifically trained and educated on the operating and safety procedures involved in doing their job, if a driver or worker is not paying attention to what is going on around them or they are being negligent, serious injury accidents can very easily occur .

If you or a loved one has been injured in a garbage truck accident, we advise you immediately contact a Minnesota personal injury attorney at Heimerl & Lammers. We represent clients in garbage truck accidents regardless of the types of injuries sustained. Our sole interest is to protect you and your rights.

Our firm has represented a number of clients in garbage truck accidents, and we have seen there are a number of different situations or circumstances which could bring about such accidents. Two of the main causes of garbage truck accidents are:

• Trucks start and stop suddenly while picking up trash along the street. This sudden starting and stopping presents a collision hazard. It is very important that the garbage truck driver looks for oncoming traffic, and for traffic coming from behind, in order to avoid pulling out in front of another vehicle.
• Objects falling from the truck have also caused many garbage truck injuries. Your car may be passing and a large and very heavy piece of debris can fall from the truck. You may also be driving behind a garbage truck and loose trash hits your car. Individuals have also been injured while walking close to a garbage truck and having items fall from the truck.

You should not be required to pay for damages and injuries from an accident that was not your fault. Whether you need to file claims, a lawsuit, or you wish to seek punitive damages through a civil lawsuit, we are dedicated to giving you the representation you deserve. Our goal is to thoroughly review your case, analyze all accident-related facts and evidence, and help you determine the best course of action to pursue. We want to see you on the road to recovery and able to move on with your life. Protecting your interests is what matters to us.

Minnesota Truck Accident Attorney

Both our veteran, and rising star, attorneys are well-educated and experienced in representing clients in personal injury cases. Although garbage truck accidents are not the most common of accidents, you may be surprised at the number of accidents which do occur. The key to successfully resolving these types of cases, is to provide you with an aggressive approach. While you work on recovering from the accident itself, we are here working hard for you.

If you want an attorney who will fight hard for you and your rights, you need to contact a Minnesota truck accident lawyer at our firm today.