[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/www.rizklaw.com\/blog\/garbage-truck-accidents\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.rizklaw.com\/blog\/garbage-truck-accidents\/","headline":"Portland Garbage Truck Accident Lawyer","name":"Portland Garbage Truck Accident Lawyer","description":"Due to their sheer size and capacity, city garbage trucks present a threat to everyone else on the road. From drivers of passenger vehicles to cyclists and pedestrians, a scrape with a garbage truck can end in disaster very quickly. These accidents have a high rate of serious injury and death.\u00a0Filing a claim\u00a0for your Portland...","datePublished":"2018-06-20","dateModified":"2024-12-31","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.rizklaw.com\/blog\/author\/rizklaw\/#Person","name":"Rizk Law","url":"https:\/\/www.rizklaw.com\/blog\/author\/rizklaw\/","identifier":9,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/10e23ce5e6c4dadb4589cd8edf2c3f59ac356a6e876c3656917777913d9c3bc1?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/10e23ce5e6c4dadb4589cd8edf2c3f59ac356a6e876c3656917777913d9c3bc1?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Rizk Law","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.rizklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rizk-law-logo-footer.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.rizklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rizk-law-logo-footer.jpg","width":278,"height":65}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.rizklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Richard-Rizk-headshot.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.rizklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Richard-Rizk-headshot.jpg","width":383,"height":427},"url":"https:\/\/www.rizklaw.com\/blog\/garbage-truck-accidents\/","about":["Auto Accident"],"wordCount":485,"articleBody":"Due to their sheer size and capacity, city garbage trucks present a threat to everyone else on the road. From drivers of passenger vehicles to cyclists and pedestrians, a scrape with a garbage truck can end in disaster very quickly. These accidents have a high rate of serious injury and death.\u00a0Filing a claim\u00a0for your Portland garbage truck accident can be a more complex process than doing so for a passenger vehicle accident as potentially several parties may be liable. After your serious garbage truck injury accident, you need a competent truck accident attorney to review your case.Portland Garbage Truck FactsOne who knows the average American tosses 90,000 pounds of trash in his lifetime would not be surprised to find so many garbage trucks roaming the streets on trash day. The average garbage truck weighs approximately 51,000 pounds when full. When a truck of this magnitude strikes a passenger vehicle, the results can be devastating. When the same occurs to a pedestrian or cyclist, results are usually tragic.In Portland, garbage trucks have severed legs and ended the lives of pedestrians and cyclists. Sadly, this is a common occurrence as Portlanders are strong proponents of alternative methods of transportation, and garbage trucks frequently sweep residential areas. Statewide, 35 people were killed and 568 were injured in garbage truck accidents in 2014. Overall, Multnomah County experiences the highest concentration of vehicle accidents of any county in the state. Portland garbage truck accidents frequently lead to severe complications, including:Brain and spinal cord injuriesFractures and deep lesionsInternal injuriesParalysisSuch\u00a0injuries\u00a0typically result in astronomical medical bills and hindrance to one\u2019s daily life. When recovering from serious injuries, many people are forced to quit going to work and miss out on the wages they need to afford their daily expenses. If you\u2019ve been injured by a garbage truck in Portland due to the negligence of the driver, you deserve compensation for your recovery and future expenses.Who is Liable in a Portland Garbage Truck Accident?Possibly several entities may be held accountable for the crash that led to your condition, including the truck driver or the company that backed him, if any of the following conditions were present at the time of your accident:Truck driver fatigueAggressive or reckless drivingUnqualified truck driver due to poor hiring practicesInexperienced truck driver due to inadequate trainingFailure to inspect unsecured loads and equipment or failure to properly secure themLack of regular truck maintenanceAt Rizklaw, a Portland personal injury law firm, we are dedicated attorneys who pursue the maximum settlement to which you are entitled by law. Having worked as a former insurance defense attorney and claims examiner, Richard Rizk knows the techniques insurance companies use to pay the lowest amount possible or completely deny your claim. Do not settle for a lowball offer; call 503.245.5677 or email info@rizklaw.com\u00a0to discuss your case."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.rizklaw.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Portland Garbage Truck Accident Lawyer","item":"https:\/\/www.rizklaw.com\/blog\/garbage-truck-accidents\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]