Few people, aside from those who have been affected and some select personal injury attorneys, know that garbage trucks are involved in a significant number of accidents with cars and with pedestrians. Unfortunately, garbage truck accidents are often quite serious and even deadly. Like any large truck, a car is no match when there is a collision.
Our Los Angeles garbage truck accident lawyers at Greene Broillet & Wheeler, LLP have handled several garbage truck accident cases, in addition to hundreds of complex truck accident cases. By advocating on behalf of victims, we’ve won billions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for injured people and families who have lost a loved one. Because of that past experience, we understand the unique issues at work in these types of accidents and have the skill to get fair and full compensation for families.
If your loved one was injured or killed in a collision or back-up accident with a garbage truck, please contact the El Segundo law office of Greene Broillet & Wheeler, LLP at (866) 634-4525 today for a free consultation.
Blue recycling trucks, green compost trucks, and black garbage trucks are all large, unwieldy vehicles that are difficult to maneuver and have many blind spots. Because of this fact, garbage truck drivers need to use particularly good judgment and care when driving such huge vehicles. As with any car accident, drivers who speed, use poor judgment, or fail to observe applicable traffic safety regulations may be held liable in the event of a crash.
Some of the most common causes of garbage and waste management truck accidents:
Since waste management vehicles like garbage trucks are often owned by a local municipality or government agency, it isn’t always possible to hold the individual driver accountable for damages after a garbage truck accident. However, this doesn’t apply if the garbage truck is privately owned – and in some cases, you may still be able to sue a public employer through a government lawsuit. This is why it’s so important to speak with a qualified attorney who can explore every aspect of your case. From defective truck parts to negligent hiring, there are many possible legal options for a waste management truck crash.
At Greene Broillet & Wheeler, LLP, we have experience helping families in these tragic cases. In one instance, we represented the family of a woman who was killed when her car was hit by a speeding garbage truck. Our Los Angeles firm also secured a $2 million settlement for the family of an eight-year-old girl who was killed when a garbage truck backed over her. With compassion, skill, and care, we will devote our resources to helping you seek compensation after a similar injury or wrongful death.
To speak to a trash truck injury attorney, contact our attorneys at (866) 634-4525 or contact us online today.
Named in Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms,” Greene Broillet & Wheeler, LLP ranks as Tier 1 Personal Injury Litigation- Plaintiffs in Los Angeles.
Many firm members have been honored by the Consumer Attorneys of California, including Browne Greene, Christine Spagnoli, and Bruce Broillet, recipients of the Marvin E. Lewis Award. In addition, attorneys Bruce Broillet, Scott Carr, Molly McKibben, and Tobin Lanzetta has been honored with the Consumer Attorney of the Year Award.
All of our attorneys are proud to be active members of the Los Angeles County Bar Association or LACBA.
Our attorneys were featured in TopVerdict for having one of the Top 10 Wrongful Death Verdicts in California in 2019, with $15 million won for the plaintiff in Keck v. Bel-Air Bay Club.
Partners Geoff Wells and Ivan Puchalt were both named among the 2025 Consumer Attorney Visionaries by LA Times Studios.
Several partners are active members in the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, with attorneys Browne Greene, Bruce Broillet, and Christine Spagnoli named “Trial Lawyer of the Year.”
Firm partners Christine D. Spagnoli and Molly McKibben have both been honored by the Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles and are active members.
After winning $2.6 million for the plaintiff’s side in a head-on collision case, our victory was named in the Top 50 Personal Injury Verdicts in California in 2019 by TopVerdict.
Several of our partners are members in the American Board of Trial Advocates, a national invite-only association consisting of the most experienced trial lawyers.
Our team includes several Fellows and Associates with the invite-only International Society of Barristers in recognition of their trial advocacy.
Greene Broillet & Wheeler, LLP, was featured by TopVerdict in the Top 100 Settlements across all practice areas in California for 2019.
Bruce A. Broillet and Christine D. Spagnoli are Fellows with the invite-only International Academy of Trial Lawyers, a group of elite trial lawyers from over 30 countries.
Recipients of this recognition are held up to the same standards as for The Best Lawyers in America, but only legal professionals in the first ten years of their careers qualify. Four attorneys at GBW have been recognized with this award in 2021.
Founding partners Browne Greene and Bruce A. Broillet are both members of the exclusive invite-only Inner Circle of Advocates, as two of the top 100 plaintiff trial lawyers in America.
Our firm has more attorneys on the Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars lists than any other law firm in Southern California, with 15 members selected.
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