Almost everyone in Louisiana has a near-miss story with a dump truck at one time or another. This can happen as a driver, a bicyclist or a pedestrian. Even people in their own homes might be frightened when one of these large vehicles whose mandate is to pick up trash, deliver construction materials, or cart heavy objects is speeding through the neighborhood. Those who have been involved in an accident with a dump truck and been injured or lost a loved one should be aware of their right to seek compensation in a legal filing.
Certain areas of the state like I-20 and I-10 are known to be more dangerous than others with dump trucks. Their size and the speed at which they carry is bad enough, but they are also carting heavy items that make it more dangerous when there is a crash. Those in a conventional vehicle do not stand a chance when they are involved in an accident with a dump truck. Since these vehicles are performing a job that is based on pickup and delivery, the drivers will often want to get it done as quickly as possible. This can lead to speeding, recklessness, negligence and an auto accident.
A dump truck can come in a variety of forms and sizes. For example, a commercial entity will need to transport materials back and forth. A garbage truck will be picking up trash large and small. A construction vehicle will have goods that are needed as part of a construction project. With so many different uses, that means there will be many of these vehicles on the road increasing the possibility of an accident.
With the medical expenses, lost time at work, long-term care and even death that can result from an accident with a dump truck, having legal assistance is imperative to move forward with a case to be compensated. A lawyer who has experience in car accidents with dump trucks can help and should be contacted immediately after a crash.
