According to the Engineering News-Record, “Dump truck accidents severe enough that the vehicle had to be towed away rose 9%, hitting 8,206 in 2016, the latest year statistics are available. Pursuant to New York Vehicle Code 1146, all drivers must exercise due care in order to avoid hitting pedestrians, bicyclists, and domestic animals in the roadway. If dump truck driver fails to slow down to avoid pedestrian, this could form the basis of negligence claim. Victims of pedestrian accidents tend to suffer very serious injuries, including:Head injuriesLacerationsSpinal cord injuriesBroken bonesLiability for dump truck collision could extend beyond any driver.
Woman Killed In Flatbush, Brooklyn Dump Truck Accident
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