Garbage Truck Accidents

The Michigan garbage truck accident lawyers at our firm represent garbage truck accident victims in claims for serious injuries. Most car-garbage truck collisions are not accidents at all. They are preventable tragedies that typically result from the negligence of the garbage truck driver. Nowadays, most garbage trucks are owned by private companies who contract with cities to provide sanitation services. As a result, those large companies can be held accountable for the driving accidents of their employees.

During a recent study it was showed that on average, garbage trucks kill more pedestrians and cyclist per 100 million miles driven than any other vehicle on the road. Garbage trucks do not travel too many miles, spending the majority of time in neighborhoods — so the risk ratio is increased.

Although certain provisions of the vehicle code do not apply to rubbish and garbage vehicles, they are not relieved of the duty to drive with care. For example, garbage trucks are allowed to drive on the opposite side of the road, but only if the front and rear turn signal lamps at each side are being flashed simultaneously. Because the truck driver often blames the injured person for the accident, it is important to hire an attorney immediately so that an investigation of the case can be started.

People injured in garbage truck accidents suffer significant injuries. Injuries often include brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, back injuries, neck injuries, and bone fracture injuries. People injured in Michigan garbage truck accidents often have claims for their personal injuries.

Accident victims can also be compensated for pain and suffering, disability, and other money damages. Families of people who are killed in forklift accidents can often file a Michigan Wrongful Death Claim.

If you or a loved one was injured in a Michigan garbage truck accident, you should contact our office immediately so that we can start working on your case

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I cannot thank Daniel Buckfire enough for helping in my No-Fault Insurance claim against State Farm Insurance Company. I am a quadriplegic as a result of a car accident and my insurance company denied me a portion of my insurance benefits. I contacted Daniel and he was able to get those benefits paid quickly for me.

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