Have you or a loved one suffered severe injuries in a garbage truck accident in Beverly? You may have a valid garbage truck accident case and be entitled to compensation for your injuries and damages.
An experienced Beverly garbage truck accident lawyer in our truck accident law firm, The Kryder Law Group, LLC Accident and Injury Lawyers, is ready to provide the help you need to receive the full and fair compensation you deserve.
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Why Do Garbage Truck Accidents Happen?
Garbage trucks are essential for keeping our communities clean, but as with other large commercial vehicles, they also pose significant risks on the road.
Some of the common causes of garbage truck accidents include:
Garbage truck drivers’ negligence or fatigue
Distracted driving
Inexperienced or improperly trained drivers
Improper maintenance of the truck or equipment failure
Overloading of the truck, decreasing control
Do I Need a Lawyer for a Garbage Truck Accident?
Accident victims can handle their own truck accident cases, but it’s not recommended. A garbage trucking company will have legal teams to protect their interests, so having an experienced lawyer from a reputable law firm on your side is essential.
After a garbage truck crash, personal injury lawyers can:
Investigate the accident and gather evidence to determine liability
Negotiate with the insurance company on your behalf for fair compensation
Handle all legal aspects of your case, including filing a lawsuit if necessary
Calculate the full extent of your damages.
Represent you in court and fight for your rights if the case goes to trial
Types of Compensation for Garbage Truck Crash Injuries in Beverly
Depending on the circumstances of car accident and your case, you may be entitled to various types of compensation, including:
At The Kryder Law Group, LLC Accident and Injury Lawyers, our Beverly-Chicago truck accident attorneys handle a wide range of personal injury cases including trucking accidents.
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$7.5 Million
Recovery for a construction worker injured when a support wall fell and struck him. (Highest award on record for a construction injury in DuPage County at the time).
$3.2 Million
Recovery for a construction worker injured when he fell in an uncovered foundation trench, ranking as the highest award on record for a construction injury in McHenry County at the time.
$3 Million
Recovery for the family of a man struck by a garbage truck that was making an illegal turn.
$2.2 Million
Recovery for a salesman injured in an automobile collision.
$2 Million
Recovery for a man struck by a speeding vehicle as he waited for the CTA bus.
$1.5 Million
Recovery for a truck driver that was struck by another car on the expressway while his vehicle was disabled.
$1.4 Million
Recovery for a computer programmer that slipped and fell in the washroom at work.
Recovery for a pedestrian struck by a vehicle in a parking lot. At the time, this was the second-highest recovery on record in DuPage County for a similar injury.
$800,000
Recovered for a disputed wrongful death claim against a trucking company. The company denied they were involved in the collision.
$660,000
Recovery for a truck driver that was injured while unloading his trailer.
$550,000
Recovery for a person who slipped and fell in a grocery store.
$550,000
Recovery for a woman who injured her neck in a motor vehicle collision.
$500,000
Recovery for a pedestrian that was struck by a vehicle while standing on the sidewalk.
$460,000
Recovery for a truck driver that tripped and fell in the parking lot while making a delivery.
$450,000
Recovery for a dental assistant who slipped and fell at work on an unnatural accumulation of ice.
$425,000
Recovery for a union worker struck by a speeding vehicle.
$425,000
Recovery for a passenger in a vehicle struck by an inexperienced driver.
$415,000
Recovered for a woman that required neck surgery after aggravating an existing neck injury in a truck accident.
$400,000
Recovery for a lab technician injured while transporting equipment.
$370,000
Recovery for a construction worker injured on faulty equipment at a construction site.
$315,000
Recovery for a motorist struck by a falling utility pole.
$310,000
Recovery for a person injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$300,000
Recovery for a bicyclist struck by a vehicle.
$250,000
Recovery for a young woman struck by another vehicle.
$250,000
Recovered for a woman who sustained a partial finger amputation and other injuries in a rollover car accident. (Policy Limits)
$250,000
Recovered for a man injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$250,000
Recovered for a 60-year-old woman involved in a car accident. (Policy Limits)
$250,000
Recovered for a man hit by a semi-truck while operating a go-cart.
$240,000
Recovery for the injured party struck by another vehicle.
$235,000
Recovery for a person injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$235,000
Recovery for an inventory clerk injured when shelving toppled onto her.
$219,000
Recovery for a restaurant patron that slipped and fell in the bathroom.
$200,000
Recovered for an airline employee struck on the runway at O’Hare International Airport.
$190,000
Recovery for a person injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$175,000
Recovered for a child injured by fireworks at a fourth of July celebration.
$170,000
Recovered for a person injured when she slipped and fell exiting a major retail store.
$150,000
Recovered for a woman who fractured her leg when she was struck by a vehicle.
Britt C.
Andrew Kryder went above and beyond to help me out with a case that I brought to him. He was prompt, attentive, and extremely thorough. It was a pleasure to work with him!