Tow Truck Accident Claims
Las Vegas, Nevada
Tow Truck Accident Lawsuits
If your car, SUV, motorcycle, or off-road vehicle breaks down, you most likely will call a tow truck company for help. However, tow trucks sometimes get into accidents too. Some tow truck accidents can cause catastrophic damages.
If your collision with a tow truck resulted in a severe injury, you ended up in a hospital and missed work, call us at 702-432-1000 to discuss your case.
We don't charge for consultations.
What is a tow truck?
A tow truck is a large truck designed to pick up another damaged or disabled vehicle and carry them to the auto repair shop or, in some cases, to the new location.
Different types of tow trucks exist. There are flatbed tow trucks, hook and chain tow trucks, wheel lift tow trucks, integrated tow trucks.
Why do tow truck accidents happen?
Tow truck accidents can happen for the same reasons as other motor vehicle accidents. Usually, somebody's negligence causes an accident.
Other causes of a tow truck accident could be:
- Extreme weather conditions
- Driving on uneven roads
- Hazards on roadway
- Driver's fatigue
- Distracted driving
- Drunk driving
- Speeding
- Lack of proper training
- Mechanical failure (improperly hooked up vehicles)
- Failure to check a blind spot, unsafe lane change
- Another driver's negligence
Tow trucks are much bulkier than many vehicles and take up more space on the road than regular motor vehicles. The tow trucks typically have a flatbed or other equipment to lift and haul vehicles that need assistance. When towing a car or any other motor vehicle, a tow truck may be at higher risk of an accident due to their a) size, b) weight, and c) accompanying equipment (including cables and winches).
Types of accidents the tow truck could be involved
Usually, tow truck accidents include blind spots accidents, rear-end collisions, and sideswipes accidents.
Liability in tow truck accident lawsuits
Parties responsible for a tow truck accident could be:
- The tow truck driver
- The tow truck manufacturer
- The tow truck loader
- The tow truck maintenance crew
- The tow truck operator
- The tow truck company
- Another motor vehicle driver
This list is not all-inclusive. There could be other business entities whose negligence could cause a tow truck accident and could be found liable for damages.
More than one (1) party could be found liable for a tow truck accident in some cases.
Under Nevada law, the party responsible for any motor vehicle accident, including the tow trucks, is financially liable for damages and must pay an accident compensation which includes:
- Medical bills (past, present, future)
- Lost wages
- Property damages
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of enjoyment of life
Eight (8) things to do after a tow truck accident
- First and foremost, seek medical help. Can you move?
- Take many photos and videos of the tow truck accident area from different angles; record the time/date of an accident, and when you can, gather eyewitness information.
- Call local police and get an incident report.
- Record information of the tow truck driver's permit (the law requires to display the permit information on the side of their vehicle).
- Get the tow truck company information or the company who hired the tow truck driver
- Get pictures of the motor vehicles the tow truck was carrying.
- Contact your insurance company
- Call an attorney with experience handling tow truck accidents. The attorney can explain your legal rights and help navigate the complex system of filing a lawsuit.
If the victim is partially at fault
If you were less than 51% liable for a tow truck accident in Nevada, you could still sue another party for damages. If you need more information or think you were partially at fault in your tow truck accident, give us a call.
Time limits to file a claim
Under Nevada law, typically, you have two (2) years from the incident date to file your claim. All tow truck accident claims fall into this category.
Can I re-open an old tow truck accident claim?
Yes. If you accepted a settlement without the aid of an attorney, then within 60 days of taking the check, you can re-open the case. There are many restrictions apply to re-opening the tow truck accident claim. For further information, call our office.
How long does it take to get a settlement for a tow truck accident injury?
A tow truck accident case may take a few years to settle in Las Vegas and other Nevada cities. Lawsuits with multiple defendants and multiple victims, which is often the case when a tow truck is involved, could take much longer to resolve.
When multiple parties involved
Tow truck accident cases can be very complex. It is not unusual in a tow truck accident to have numerous victims and vehicles. Under Nevada law, the at-fault party must compensate ALL victims who filed a claim.
We can help
If you got harmed in a tow truck accident or a loved one was killed, call us at 702-432-1000 to speak with an attorney who can help pursue your accident compensation claim.
We work on a contingency basis, which means you only pay us if we get you accident compensation.
We serve clients in Las Vegas, Summerlin, North Las Vegas, Henderson, and the rest of Nevada.
We also often represent out-of-towners who got injured while vacationing in Las Vegas or Nevada.
Last updated on February 3, 2024.
