{"id":12267,"date":"2022-07-20T12:10:31","date_gmt":"2022-07-20T16:10:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/napoli-law.local\/uncategorized\/what-you-need-to-know-about-dump-truck-accidents\/"},"modified":"2024-05-02T14:17:21","modified_gmt":"2024-05-02T18:17:21","slug":"what-you-need-to-know-about-dump-truck-accidents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.napolilaw.com\/article\/what-you-need-to-know-about-dump-truck-accidents\/","title":{"rendered":"Dump Truck Accidents, Everything You Need to Know About Them"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13771 size-large\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Dump-truck-accident-1024x683-1.jpg\" alt=\"dump truck accident with a car\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every year in the United States about 500,000 commercial truck accidents happen. Of those, about 5,000 are fatal. That comes as no surprise: the sheer size and weight of trucks make them much <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmcsa.dot.gov\/safety\/data-and-statistics\/large-truck-and-bus-crash-facts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">more dangerous on the road<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>What are the most common dump truck accidents?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Collisions caused by poor visibility<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tipping due to overloading<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tipping due to uneven roads<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flying debris<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>How common are dump truck accidents?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minor dump truck accidents are extremely common. Most people have gotten a rock on their windshield from a dump truck headed to a road construction site.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crashes causing serious injury are less common, but the National Safety Council reports that they\u2019ve <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/injuryfacts.nsc.org\/motor-vehicle\/road-users\/large-trucks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">increased by 10% <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">since 2019. Over 5,000 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.enr.com\/articles\/46126-serious-dump-and-read-mix-delivery-truck-accidents-edge-higher#:~:text=The%20number%20of%20dump%20truck,Carrier%20Safety%20Administration%20(FMSCA).\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dump truck accidents<\/span><\/a>,<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> a year result in serious injury or death.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>What are the leading causes of dump truck accidents?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leading causes of crashes follow the same thread: driver error.\u00a0 The two main causes of this error are 1) inexperienced drivers and 2) drivers who are tired or overworked.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Labor shortages and high demand created by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redwoodlogistics.com\/truck-driver-shortage-causes-problems-solutions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">numerous factors<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have put more pressure on truck drivers across the spectrum. This has resulted in new hires of less-experienced drivers and existing drivers being asked to work extra shifts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Putting an exhausted or inexperienced person behind the wheel of a dump truck, semi-truck, or garbage truck is a recipe for disaster. When a truck crash happens, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/injuryfacts.nsc.org\/motor-vehicle\/road-users\/large-trucks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">it\u2019s really no surprise<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>What about flying debris or overloaded cargo?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many dump truck accidents involve debris flying out of the back of the truck. When this happens, the damage is usually minimal\u2014scratches or dents from a rock from road construction, or household trash from a garbage truck. In some cases, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/news\/traffic\/article165998227.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">flying debris can be lethal<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>How can a lawyer help?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re involved in an accident involving any kind of truck, a <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.napolilaw.com\/en\/practice-areas\/auto-accident-lawyer\/\" title=\"truck accident\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">truck accident<\/a> attorney can help. Truckers are required to carry significant insurance policies. That\u2019s because the weight of their vehicles can cause so much damage. However, with the high risk of those policies, the insurance companies tend to fight to avoid paying out benefits.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For accidents involving big rigs, a semi-truck accident lawyer will be able to discover the information you can\u2019t on your own. That could include, but is not limited to, mechanical detail of the truck, inspection reports, etc. Having this information could support a higher level of compensation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>What is the average settlement for a truck accident?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The average settlement for a semi-truck accident is around $150,000. For dump truck accidents, the average claim is much lower because most of these accidents involve minor damages. Every case is different, and payouts are based on the actual harm caused by the accident.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>For what injuries can I file a truck accident suit?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve been in an accident involving a commercial truck, you can claim:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical expenses<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vehicle damage<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Missed wages<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain and suffering damages<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our experienced <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">personal injury attorneys<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can guide you through the process of filing a claim, and we will fight to get you the compensation you deserve. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.napolilaw.com\/free-case-evaluation\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Napoli Shkolnik today for a free consultation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every year in the United States about 500,000 commercial truck accidents happen. Of those, about 5,000 are fatal. 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