Garbage Truck Accident

Garbage trucks are a common sight on residential roads. After all, they are an essential part of the way neighborhoods and cities run. Without them, waste would pile up with no place to go. However, garbage trucks can pose a huge threat to the cars and pedestrians that share the streets. These trucks commonly cause serious accidents, as well as serious injuries.

If you have been injured by a trash truck in Dallas, then you are likely at a loss on what to do next. But you don’t have to be. We at The Lenahan Law Firm have worked with many injury victims in Dallas, including those who suffered severe injuries due to a negligent garbage truck driver. We are dedicated to getting our clients the compensation that they deserve. To find out more about your rights, call us at (214) 295-1008 today.

Residential Roads: You may be wondering why a truck that mostly travels on quiet, community streets would be a threat in the first place. Well, the fact that these trucks keep to roads frequented by pedestrians is part of what makes them so dangerous. Cars and trucks are large and loud: they are easy to not just see but hear. Pedestrians and bike riders, on the other hand, are small and quiet, and if the truck driver doesn’t bother to check the blind spots, then he could easy hit someone crossing the street or riding alongside the truck.

Poor Visibility: Garbage trucks have terrible visibility. The container that holds the garbage effectively creates a massive blind spot all around the back of the truck. This makes it difficult for the driver to see even cars that are nearby.

High Center of Gravity: Due to their size and weight, garage trucks have high centers of gravity. This means some conditions make it is easy for them to fall or rollover. If the truck driver takes a turn too quickly or has to swerve to avoid an object in the road, the truck could fall over and cause serious damage to any nearby pedestrians or vehicles.