Oil Delivery Driver Injured In Pomona Truck Accident

Delivery Driver Had To Be Extricated After Being Pinned By His Own Truck In Pomona

POMONA, NEW YORK (January 25, 2025) – An oil delivery truck driver was injured at a home in Pomona after he was pinned by his own truck.

Pomona police officials are saying that the accident took place around 9:30 AM on Thursday. The oil delivery truck driver was at a home on Buckingham Court in Pomona.

At some point during the delivery, he became pinned underneath the truck. Police officers and firefighters were called to the scene in order to help the man.

He was conscious but had numerous injuries. Paramedics were able to extricate him and take him to Westchester Medical Center.

A full investigation into the incident remains ongoing at this time.

Liability for Accidents Caused by Rollaway Vehicles

Many accidents involving drivers who were pinned by their own vehicles involve instances where those vehicles inadvertently rolled. According to Safety Research Strategies, “an estimated 12,247 people were killed in non-traffic crashes, averaging 2,449 people each year. Rollaways accounted for 17 percent of the total, with an average of 144 deaths per year. On average, rollaway vehicles injured about 1,886 nonoccupants each year, about 7 percent of that total.” There are several common causes of rollaway accidents.

• A car may have a defective parking mechanism where a part of the transmission fails to engage properly.
• A car might have a faulty emergency brake system that prevents it from holding the vehicle in place.
• A car may have unintended gear shifting due to some design flaw or worn components.
• A  keyless ignition system could cause some amount of confusion about whether or not a vehicle is in park.

Depending on the facts of any case, there could be numerous sources of liability for any instance where a worker is injured by a rollaway vehicle. For example, the company that manufactured the vehicle involved in the accident could be held at fault. Car companies have a legal obligation to create vehicles that are reasonably safe. Jeep and Fiat Chrysler have faced lawsuits for rollaway accidents caused by faulty gear shifter mechanisms. It is important that certain steps are taken after any rollaway accident.

• Medical records related to the incident should be preserved.
• Eyewitnesses should be interviewed.
• Surveillance footage should be sought.
• The vehicle involved in the incident should be examined.
• An experienced product liability attorney should be contacted.

It can be hard to know where to begin after any serious accident. Victims may need to take extensive periods of time away from work. They could also be left with high medical bills. Accordingly, an accident might affect both an individual and their entire family. It is important that victims understand that they do have rights. They are able to seek compensation through a civil claim. A personal injury attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.

Investigating Accidents Caused By Rollaway Vehicles

We at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. extend our best wishes to the man injured in this Pomona oil delivery truck accident. It is our sincere hope that he is able to make a full recovery. Any person who may have more information should reach out to the police. Steps need to be taken to ensure that other workers are not injured in a similar type of accident.

Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Pomona truck accident? You may have legal recourse. Our team of truck accident attorneys is here to help in any way that we can. We care deeply that accident victims are aware of their rights and that those rights are being protected. Whether you just have legal questions or are thinking about hiring an attorney, we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (516) 908-9792.