Water trucks are specialized vehicles equipped with large rear tanks and a hydraulic system used for transporting and distributing large quantities of both potable and non-potable water. These large trucks are familiar sights in a variety of sectors such as construction, farming, fire control, and mining, mainly working to control dust and other airborne debris, the clearing of land, soil compaction, providing water for fighting fires, transporting recycled water for cleaning, and providing drinking water during times when communities could be in crisis, among other reasons.
Water trucks are powerful commercial vehicles designed to haul heavy loads, which is why water truck accidents are often quite serious and can cause devastating injuries, including death.
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Causes of Water Truck Accidents
Water trucks, like most other large commercial vehicles, are inherently dangerous due to their size and weight. There can be a multitude of causes of water truck accidents, which can include:
- Operator inexperience – Water truck drivers should be properly trained on how to safely and adequately operate their vehicles. Inexperience puts the driver, other workers, and bystanders at-risk for serious injuries.
- Improper maintenance – All construction vehicles should be routinely inspected and maintained to ensure they are safe to operate.
- Road hazards – Road conditions, debris, weather, and traffic on the roadways or construction site can all cause water truck accidents.
- Deadlines – When a water truck driver is pressured into driving in an unsafe manner to provide water in a timely fashion they may take unnecessary risks to keep their jobs. This puts themselves and others in danger.
- Equipment failure – A water truck that is designed or manufactured in a defective manner can cause the water truck’s vital equipment to fail, including braking systems, axles, and signal lights.
Water Truck Accident Injuries
Water truck accidents can be quite serious, even fatal. The injuries associated with such an accident are similar to other heavy equipment injuries, including:
- Lacerations
- Fractures
- Back and spinal cord injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Soft tissue injuries
- Amputations
- Wrongful death
Accidents involving water trucks can be complex and determining the liable party may be difficult. An experienced personal injury lawyer can review your case and help hold those responsible accountable for their actions.
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.
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