Utility Truck Accident Lawyer

Utility trucks are used by businesses that service utilities, such as telephone, cable, and electric companies, but may also include street-sweepers, snowplows, water and sewage trucks, lawn care trucks, and tree felling trucks.

These types of vehicles often carry specialty equipment, such as ladders, scaffolding, signage, blades, tools, and often have a boom with a bucket, sometimes called a “cherry-picker” attached. While these trucks are often associated with fixing problems, they can also cause serious accidents and injuries to other drivers.

If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident due to another driver’s negligence, we at 844 See Mike are here for you every step of the way to ensure that your rights are protected, and you are fully compensated for your injuries and losses.

Common Causes of Utility Truck Accidents

Driver error is the most common cause of utility truck accidents. Often, drivers of these types of vehicles are not properly trained or act negligently while behind the wheel. Other common causes of utility truck accidents include:

• Driver fatigue
• Distracted driving
• Speeding
• Driving under the influence
• Inadequate warnings for other motorists
• Falling debris or tools
• Lax maintenance and faulty equipment

Liability in Utility Truck Accidents

Utility trucks are not subject to the strict federal and state regulations that most large commercial vehicles are required to follow. However, utility trucks are required to be inspected and maintained routinely and follow traffic laws and operate their vehicles in a safe and responsible manner like all motorists.

Determining liability in utility truck accidents can be complicated for a few reasons. First, more than one party may be liable for your damages depending on the circumstances, including the utility truck driver, their employer, the company responsible for maintaining the vehicle, parts manufacturers, and/or the owner of the utility truck.

If the utility truck is owned by a governmental entity, there are special rules and a statute of limitations in filing a claim that can make collecting for your damages difficult. A personal injury lawyer will understand these complexities and can review your claim and ensure that you receive the compensation you are entitled to.

Utility Truck Accident Compensation

If you or a loved one has been injured in a utility truck accident, you are entitled to compensation for your damages and injuries. This compensation includes both economic and non-economic damages such as:

• Medical bills
• Pain and suffering
• Lost wages
• Property damages
• Emotional distress
• Wrongful death

Each accident is unique. Contact 844 See Mike as soon as possible to determine what damages you may be entitled to.

We at 844 See Mike are proud to serve our fellow citizens in personal injury cases, especially when you or a loved one has been injured in a trucking accident, and we are fully committed to protecting your rights and ensuring that the other party is held legally accountable when negligence occurs. We will fight until the very end to ensure that you are fully compensated for all injuries and losses resulting from the accident, including medical expenses, property damage, lost wages, and pain and suffering, and you won’t owe us a dime for our services.

We see you as a person, not just a client – and that makes us better at work we do. We listen. We learn your story. And, as we help you get the money you deserve, we go above and beyond in a way most law firms never could and never would. Because we’re not just lawyers. And you’re not just a client. We’re friends, neighbors, family. We’re all people and here at 844 See Mike, we put People, First.

Helping our clients is about counseling, advocating, and ultimately solving problems. With years of experience successfully representing the people, not the powerful, we will take care of the insurance adjusters, your medical bills, your property damage, your lost wages, and monitor your treatment so you can focus on healing and getting your life back to normal. Our unique formula has earned us over 900 outstanding client reviews on our website, an A+ BBB rating, and over 120 five-star reviews on Google.  Call 888-572-0176, e-mail us at michael@agrusslawfirm.com, or schedule meeting with us here. We’re here 24/7.