An accident with a dump truck can cause significant harm to passenger vehicle occupants, bicyclists, and pedestrians. If you or your family members suffered injuries in an accident with a Skokie dump truck, you could receive a settlement for your injuries, property damage, and more.
You should not have to pay for the mistakes of others. Connect with a Skokie dump truck accident lawyer at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm today by calling (800) 794-0444. Our team can explain the financial recovery options you have available and the legal path forward in your claim.
You do not have to suffer any further for something that was not your fault. Our consultation calls are free, and we answer our phones 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Our firm operates on a contingency-fee-basis, meaning you do not pay the lawyers of Pintas & Mullins Law Firm anything unless we reach a settlement or a court ruling for you.
Potentially Liable Parties in a Dump Truck Accident
A dump truck accident can take many shapes. A collision with a dump truck can cause direct harm to you or your vehicle. Materials may fall out of the open portion of a dump truck and enter the roadway, causing an accident. Even an improperly managed roadside construction site can create an accident with a dump truck.
Depending on exactly what happened in your dump truck accident, several different parties could share liability. Those parties include:
Dump Truck Driver
Like any user of the road, dump truck drivers have a duty of care to other vehicles and pedestrians. Negligent dump truck driver behavior could include:
- Driving faster than the posted speed limit.
- Making unsafe turns and maneuvers.
- Failing to obey traffic laws.
- Drowsy driving.
- Driving while texting or otherwise distracted.
- Following too closely behind another vehicle.
If the dump truck driver in your accident behaved negligently in these or any other ways, they may be liable for your injuries.
Dump Truck Company
Sometimes the negligent behavior that causes a dump truck accident is the fault of the dump truck company. Instances of this could include:
- Failure to hire properly trained and licensed drivers.
- Failure to load the dump truck correctly.
- Failure to maintain the dump truck.
- Scheduling drivers without enough rest or pressuring them to work fast.
- Failure to adequately mark or staff a work or construction zone worksite.
If the dump truck in your collision belonged to a municipal, state, or federal agency, the plaintiff in your case could be the government.
Dump Truck Parts Manufacturer
If a component of the dump truck failed and caused your accident, the manufacturer of the failed part could be liable for the losses you sustained. An example of this would be a tire or hydraulic lift malfunction.
A Skokie dump truck accident lawyer from Pintas & Mullins Law Firm can help you uncover the cause of your accident and determine the liable party or parties. We can go beyond police reports and witness statements to hire accident reconstruction experts for your case if necessary.
For a free consultation on your case, call Pintas & Mullins Law Firm at (800) 794-0444 today.
A Skokie Dump Truck Accident Lawyer Can Fight for You
In the days and weeks following an accident with a dump truck, you may need to spend the majority of your time focused on your recovery and wellbeing. If you retain the services of Pintas & Mullins Law Firm, we can manage your case while you concentrate on getting your life back to normal.
A dump truck accident lawyer with Pintas & Mullins Law Firm can take on the following steps to help you build a comprehensive claim for damages:
- Gather evidence in your accident that supports your claim.
- Compile a complete record of your physical injuries.
- Document other losses you may have incurred.
- Manage legal deadlines and file paperwork on your behalf.
- Communicate and negotiate with the responsible party.
To get started, contact the Skokie dump truck accident lawyers at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm by calling (800) 794-0444 today.
For a free legal consultation with a Dump Truck Accidents Lawyer serving Skokie, call (800) 794-0444
Do Not Run Out of Time to File Your Compensation Claim
The time you need for physical and emotional recovery can fly by faster than you think. Generally, Illinois statute §13-202 requires that you file a claim for personal injury within two years of the accident that caused your injuries. If the accident involves a government entity, this can shorten the timeline. Failure to meet the timeline can make it impossible for you to file a claim at all.
There may be exceptions to this timeline for certain cases. If your two-year deadline is almost up, or even if it has passed, a representative with Pintas & Mullins Law Firm can help you determine if you are still eligible for a claim.
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Call Pintas & Mullins Law Firm Today
If you were harmed in an accident with a Skokie dump truck and were not at fault, you should not be responsible for the financial costs of your injuries. A member of Pintas & Mullins Law Firm can help you determine a path of action for financial recovery.
Holding the liable parties in your dump truck accident accountable can make the roads safer for everyone, and help you find emotional and financial relief.
Contact Pintas & Mullins Law Firm today at (800) 794-0444. We do not shy away from tough cases. Consultation calls are free, and we answer phone calls 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Our firm operates on a contingency-fee-basis, meaning you do not pay us anything unless we reach a settlement, or a judge issues a ruling in your case.
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