Several Injured In Collision Between Dump Truck and Passenger Vehicle By Route 281 and Lamont Circle In Cortlandville
CORTLANDVILLE, NEW YORK (September 28, 2024) – Multiple people were injured in a Cortlandville dump truck accident near Route 281 and Lamont Circle.
Cortland County officials are saying that the incident took place around 8:51 a.m. on Thursday. A dump truck was involved in a collision with a passenger vehicle for undetermined reasons.
Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene in order to help all of the victims. Multiple people were taken to the hospital in order to receive care.
A full investigation into the collision remains ongoing at this time.
Liability for Cortland County Dump Truck Accidents
Dump trucks can be very dangerous for those in passenger vehicles. 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.” Several factors may contribute to dump truck collisions.
- Dump trucks have large blind spots that may obscure the presence of smaller vehicles.
- Dump trucks have a high center of gravity, which can lead to underside collisions.
- Dump truck drivers may become fatigued from working long hours.
All truck drivers have a legal obligation to exercise a great deal of care in order to avoid collisions. Many collisions are due to drivers who are speeding. If a dump truck driver fails to slow down in order to avoid a collision, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. Victims of dump truck accidents tend to suffer very serious injuries.
- Broken bones
- Head injuries
- Lacerations
- Spinal cord injuries
Dump truck collisions are often highly preventable. They tend to involve situations where one or more drivers are disregarding traffic regulations. It is important that accident victims understand that they have legal options after any collision. A truck accident attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating Cortlandville Dump Truck Accidents
We at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. extend our best wishes to all of the people injured in this Cortlandville dump truck collision. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to the police. It is our hope that measures are taken to make this intersection safer.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Cortlandville dump truck collision? You may have legal recourse. Our team of personal injury attorneys is here to help in any way that we can. We are committed to helping accident victims get the support and justice that they need in order to recover. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of support, we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (516) 908-9792.
