Dump Truck Accident Liability Claims
Las Vegas, Nevada

Hurt in a dump truck accident?

If your accident involving the dump truck resulted in a severe injury, call us at 702-432-1000.

There is no fee for a consultation.

The dump truck accidents could be devastating. They can cause serious injuries that require years of rehabilitation therapy. Sadly, some dump truck accidents could be fatal.

Often, dump truck accidents happen on the highway, involve multiple victims and more than one negligent party.

What is a dump truck?

Dump trucks are commercial trucks used for transporting and disposing of loose materials (e.g., sand, metal, gravel, ore, chunks of concrete, waste, and other hazardous items.) A typical dump truck has an open box back that carries the load. That open box can be tilted with hydraulic lifts to deposit the materials. A dump truck's load usually weighs several tons.

What causes a dump truck accident?

Common causes of dump truck accidents include:

• Large blind spots,
• Loose loads that fall off the truck and create hazards on the road for other drivers, sometimes causing chain-reaction accidents,
• Extreme weather conditions,
• Driving on uneven roads,
• Poor dump truck maintenance,
• Defective equipment (e.g., dump box opens while the truck is still in motion),
• Cargo shifts or is not correctly loaded,
• Inadequate driver's training,
• Another driver's negligence (e.g., another driver failed to yield and caused an accident).

Who is liable in a dump truck accident?

Below is not an all-inclusive list of parties who could be found responsible for dump truck accidents:

• The dump truck driver,
• The dump truck manufacturer,
• The dump truck maintenance crew,
• The dump truck operator (private or public),
• The dump truck rental company,
• Another motor vehicle driver.

More than one entity could be found responsible for an accident in some cases.

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In Nevada, the party responsible for a motor vehicle accident (or their business insurance) is financially liable for all damages. The accident compensation includes:

• Medical bills (past, present, future),
• Lost wages,
• Property damages,
• Pain and suffering,
• Loss of enjoyment of life.

Challenges of dump truck accident claims

The dump truck accident claims have complex liability issues and often take a long time to settle.

What makes dump truck accident claims a challenge for attorneys is that these trucks often have leasing companies, multiple service technicians, and rarely only one driver. These parties pool together to create a somewhat confusing claim process, and each will deny their responsibility.

Another problem is that if a dump truck belongs to a state-run agency, government immunity rules could apply, which means there are caps or limits on damages.

What to do after a dump truck accident?

1. First and foremost, seek medical help. Can you move?
2. Take many photos and videos of the accident area and from different angles, record the time and date of an accident, and when you can, gather eyewitness information.
3. Call the police and get an incident report.
4. Finally, contact a personal injury attorney.

The attorney can explain your legal rights and help you navigate the complex lawsuit filing system. The attorney will investigate the parties responsible for the dump truck accident and hold negligent parties accountable for the damages.

Dealing with at-fault party insurance after the accident

Dump truck companies are known for quickly bringing their attorneys and investigators to an accident site, usually that same day. They may even contact the victim or, in some cases, multiple victims directly with a settlement proposal. These parties have only one goal - to limit the losses of all negligent parties involved.

If an insurance adjuster calls you directly

a) Do NOT give any statements to insurance adjusters or investigators unless your attorney is present. When an insurance adjuster calls, they record the call and later may use some or all information about the accident against you during settlement negotiation or the trial.

b) When the insurance adjuster calls, take the insurance representative's name and phone number, thank them for the call, and forward that information to your attorney. Keep in mind - these insurance companies are not your friends. They represent the interests of the negligent parties, not yours.

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Time limits to bring a case

In Nevada, the statute of limitations for personal injury claims is generally limited to two (2) years. It includes all dump truck accident lawsuits.

If you were partially at fault

Nevada uses the rule of modified comparative negligence. It means the plaintiff can collect compensation from all other at-fault parties if the plaintiff was less than 51% responsible for the accident.

When multiple victims involved

Dump truck accident cases can be complex and include numerous victims and vehicles. Under Nevada law, the at-fault party must compensate ALL victims who filed a claim.

Dump truck accident claim process

We regularly handle accident liability claims with USAA, Progressive, GEICO, State Farm, Allstate, Farmers, Liberty Mutual, Travelers, Hartford, and many other insurance companies. It makes no difference to us what insurance company the plaintiff uses. Preparing a demand package, filing a liability claim, and negotiating a settlement are the same.

When the victim has prior injuries

In some cases, pre-existing injuries may lead to a smaller settlement. For details or if you want to know how pre-existing medical conditions can affect your dump truck accident claim, contact our office at 702-432-1000.

How does a truck accident attorney get paid?

We take all car accident lawsuits on a contingency basis, which means - you pay us only when we win your case.

We can help

If you are a victim of a dump truck accident, you need to hire a knowledgeable and resourceful personal injury lawyer to get you fair compensation for everything you went through.

While the legal system cannot undo the harm caused by that accident or bring the loved one you lost in an accident back, a personal injury lawyer can get you a fair settlement that will compensate for your medical bills and other damages. Call us at 702-432-1000 for a free consultation.

We serve clients in Las Vegas, Summerlin, North Las Vegas, Henderson, and the rest of Nevada.

We also represent many tourists who got injured while vacationing in Las Vegas or Nevada.

Last updated on January 31, 2024.

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