West Palm Beach Dump Truck Accident Attorney

Dump trucks are a common sight in West Palm Beach. They transport loose material, including gravel and demolition waste and are invaluable at construction sites. These heavy vehicles can cause considerable damage when they collide with pedestrian or smaller vehicles. Many dump trucks also topple when material gets caught in the elevated box. Contact Pike & Lustig to speak with a West Palm Beach dump truck accident attorney today about any accident involving one of these vehicles.

How to Handle a Dump Truck Accident

Many people are injured at construction sites when the truck topples over or rams a worker. Other people are hurt while driving on the road when a dump truck driver accidentally crashes into them.

We recommend taking the following steps:

1. Report the accident. This is a critical step if you are injured while driving on the road. Call the nearest police department to report the collision. A police officer should visit the scene and create a report.
2. Photograph the vehicles. Unless you are too injured, you should try to document the accident scene. Use your cell phone to photograph the dump truck and your own vehicle. These photos will help insurance adjusters and others recreate the accident.
3. Speak to witnesses. You can ask them if they saw the accident and then what they saw. Also ask for a phone number so your attorney can contact them later.
4. Swap information with the dump truck driver. You want license, registration, and insurance information. Also find out the company which owns the truck, although the name might be printed on the side of the truck.
5. Express concerns with the police officer. Do you think the trucker is drunk? Share any concerns with the officer who can investigate.
6. Receive prompt medical care. Visit the emergency room to receive treatment for your injuries. Some of the most common injuries include whiplash, fractures, and concussions. If you are in serious pain, you probably went to the emergency room immediately, which is okay.
7. Consult an experienced truck accident attorney. Your attorney can pull together a legal claim. Share information about your injuries and other economic losses, including car damage. An attorney will negotiate a settlement for you.
8. Continue with medical care. You should take reasonable steps to fully heal, if possible. Take advantage of physical therapy and other rehabilitation to improve.

Our West Palm Beach Dump Truck Accident Attorneys Represent Dump Truck Accident Victims

After a dump truck accident, injured victims need medical care and time to rest. Unfortunately, these accidents are incredibly expensive. Many people end up losing thousands of dollars in lost wages or income because they are in too much pain to work. Pike & Lustig is a prominent injury law firm which can help with obtaining financial compensation as part of a settlement. We have the skills and legal analysis necessary to assign fault for the crash to the correct defendant. Call us to speak with a West Palm Beach dump truck accident attorney today.