Garbage truck accidents can result in serious injury and even death due to the weight and size of the truck. Because garbage truck drivers have many blind spots, they can easily cause an accident with another vehicle or pedestrians. Frequent stops and difficult maneuvers through residential areas only increase the possibility of a garbage truck accident.
Whether the garbage truck company is privately owned or government run, you may have a case if an accident with a garbage truck resulted in serious injuries or wrongful death. It is the company’s responsibility to compensate those who are injured when a driver is at fault for garbage truck accidents.
The trucking accident attorneys at Pope & Howard, P.C. are here to fight to ensure you receive the compensation you need to cover medical bills, loss of income, and other expenses.
The accident attorneys at Pope & Howard, P.C. began their careers representing the trucking industry, giving them a deeper understanding of the laws, regulations, and insurance issues involved in garbage truck accidents. Now they represent the people or families of those seriously injured in accidents with trucks like garbage trucks.
Thanks to this experience, co-founders Marc Howard and Geoff Pope have the knowledge they need to fight and win maximum compensation for garbage truck accident cases.
In many cases, garbage truck accidents occur due to driver negligence. At Pope & Howard, P.C., we know how to handle garbage truck accident cases involving:
Don’t let the insurance or trucking company pressure you into settling your case. Often, these companies will offer you compensation to avoid an investigation.