How Do I Prove Liability in a Garbage Truck Accident Case?

Garbage truck accident cases are generally more complicated than the average automobile accident case. There are a few reasons for this. 

For one, they can involve establishing that the trucking company itself owes you compensation for the actions of one of its employees – as mentioned above, this is referred to as vicarious liability. Most car accident cases involve just the at-fault driver themselves.

Another consideration that can make a garbage truck accident case complex is if the truck is a government vehicle. Filing a lawsuit against the government is only allowed under limited circumstances, and unique rules must be followed throughout the process.

Regardless of the type of party you sue for compensation, you’ll have to prove that they were negligent to prevail with your claim. Another word for negligence is “carelessness,” and it occurs when someone violates a duty of care, causing someone else to suffer damages as a result. 

The personal injury victim has the burden of proof to establish negligence by a preponderance of the evidence, meaning you’ll need to show that it is more likely true than not that the other party is at-fault for the accident.

You can assert your negligence claim with a variety of evidence, including but not limited to things like:

• Medical records
• Photos and videos of the accident 
• Eyewitness testimony
• Any CCTV footage, if available

Our Los Angeles personal injury attorneys are experts when it comes to proving negligence, and we’re not afraid to take on even the most complex of garbage truck accident cases. Reach out to us today for insight into how we can help with your claim.