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Utility Truck Accidents 

Michael Agruss

Written and Reviewed by Michael Agruss

  • Managing Partner and Personal Injury Lawyer at Mike Agruss Law.
  • Over 20 years of experience in Personal Injury.
  • Over 8000+ consumer rights cases settled.
  • Graduated from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law: Juris Doctor, 2004.

 

There are many types of trucks on the job site beyond the most commonly seen heavy equipment like bulldozers and backhoes. Utility trucks are commercial trucks that are engineered for a particular purpose and require training, skill, and experience to operate in a safe manner. Unfortunately, many utility truck drivers are not given the training required for these vehicles, resulting in serious, and sometimes deadly, accidents. 

If you have been injured in a utility truck accident, contact 844 See Mike for a free consultation. We are a Chicago-based injury law firm representing individuals (and their families) who have suffered an injury in an accident. We will handle your case quickly and advise you every step of the way, and we will not hesitate to go to trial for you. Lastly, 844 See Mike is not paid attorneys’ fees unless we win your case. Our no-fee promise is that simple. You have nothing to risk when you hire us – only the opportunity to seek justice. 

Types of Utility Trucks 

Utility trucks are larger than pickup trucks but smaller than semi-trucks. Utility trucks are typically used by construction companies, utility companies, municipalities, and other businesses for the transportation of workers and equipment to job sites. The most common utility trucks involved in accidents include:

  • Cable, internet, and satellite dish services
  • Garbage and recycling trucks
  • Lawn care trucks
  • Oilfield trucks
  • Gas trucks
  • Snowplows
  • Street cleaners
  • Construction trucks 

Unlike their larger counterparts, utility trucks do not fall under the same Federal and State regulations, including pre- and post-trip inspections, the number of hours a driver can operate the vehicle without a break, restrictions on where they can legally drive, or other safety requirements. 

And, because utility trucks are often owned by private companies and local governments, liability, and insurance policies can be tricky to navigate. This is why it is important to contact an experienced personal injury lawyer to determine who may be liable for your injuries and damages.

If you or a loved one has suffered injuries due to negligence on the job site or a defective product, an experienced personal injury lawyer can review your claim and determine if there were unsafe working conditions, potential OSHA violations, and other hazards that may have existed at the time of your accident. They will also determine who may be liable for your injuries and damages and what compensation you may be entitled to.

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, and 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 1,000 outstanding client reviews on our website, an A+ BBB rating, and over 135 five-star reviews on Google. Call 888-572-0176, e-mail us at michael@agrusslawfirm.com, or schedule a meeting with us here. We’re here 24/7.

 

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