Were You Injured in a Garbage Truck Accident?
Garbage trucks, just like any other truck, are massive vehicles that can cause catastrophic damage if they are involved in a crash. New York City is home to the largest sanitation department in the world, and maintains a fleet of more than 2,200 trucks that are used to handle the approximately 12,000 tons of trash and recycling that are left out for pickup every day. It only takes one mistake or negligent act to turn the 20 to 32 ton garbage truck into a massive safety hazard that could cause a devastating injury or destroy any property in its path.
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At The Perecman Firm, our New York City garbage truck accident attorneys have the experience and skills you need to assist you in your case. With more than 40 years of experience and over half a billion dollars recovered in verdicts and settlements for our clients, you can rely on our firm to handle your case and fight for your rights on trial or at the negotiation table. Contact us today to tell us more about your potential claim.
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How Dangerous Is A Garbage Truck?
While garbage trucks may be vital parts of our nation’s infrastructure responsible for keeping our streets free from mountains of trash, their operators need to take care not to cause a collision while driving their routes through the city. If you’ve spent even five minutes driving through NYC you will be well aware of just how narrow and hectic the streets can be. Not only do sanitation workers need to navigate their massive trucks through the same small spaces you squeeze through in your noticeably smaller vehicle, they need to do it while constantly stopping and starting up again to collect the trash along the way.
Garbage trucks can cause crashes for a variety of reasons, including improperly trained drivers or negligent acts. According to the most recent data from the New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) there were over 1,300 accidents involving sanitation vehicles in 2012, and the City paid out over $37 million to settle these claims. While many of these involved sideswiped cars and broken side view mirrors, several crashes resulted in serious injuries and completely demolished vehicles.
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You need to act quickly if you were involved in a crash with a garbage truck in New York City. The City will only accept an accident report if it’s filed with 90 days of the crash, so call 311 as soon as possible to inform them. If you were seriously injured in said crash, you need to hire qualified legal representation to assist you with your claim in order to fight for the maximum compensation possible. Give us a call today at (212) 577-9325 to speak with one of our NYC garbage truck accident lawyers, or fill out our online form for a free case evaluation.