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A city may collect waste using its own employees and vehicles or contract with a private waste company. That distinction can affect who may be responsible, the evidence available, the deadlines that apply, and the rules governing your claim.<\/p>\r\n        <div class=\"jw-herorm\">\r\n          <input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"gt-hero-more\" class=\"jw-rm__toggle\" aria-label=\"Read more about garbage truck claims\">\r\n          <div class=\"jw-rm__body\"><p>Garbage trucks make frequent stops, back along narrow residential streets, and operate while crew members work nearby. Many garbage trucks have rear, side, or cab facing cameras, along with GPS and route data. An operator may overwrite or delete this evidence under its retention policy, making prompt preservation important.<\/p><\/div>\r\n          <label class=\"jw-rm__btn\" for=\"gt-hero-more\"><span class=\"jw-more\">Read more<\/span><span class=\"jw-less\">Show less<\/span><span class=\"jw-chev\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/label>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"jw-hero__cta\">\r\n          <a href=\"tel:+14698077480\" class=\"jw-btn jw-btn--primary jw-btn--lg\">469-807-7480<\/a>\r\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/severeinjurylawyers.com\/request-a-free-case-review\/\" class=\"jw-btn jw-btn--light jw-btn--lg\">Free Consultation<\/a>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <a class=\"jw-hero__rating\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps?cid=1418594826962764650\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Read our 4.9 star Google reviews\">\r\n          <span class=\"jw-gicon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 48 48\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path fill=\"#4285F4\" d=\"M24 9.5c3.5 0 6.6 1.2 9 3.6l6.7-6.7C35.6 2.4 30.2 0 24 0 14.6 0 6.5 5.4 2.6 13.2l7.8 6.1C12.3 13.6 17.7 9.5 24 9.5z\"\/><path fill=\"#34A853\" d=\"M46.6 24.5c0-1.5-.1-3-.4-4.5H24v8.5h12.7c-.6 3-2.3 5.5-4.8 7.2l7.4 5.7c4.3-4 6.7-9.9 6.7-16.9z\"\/><path fill=\"#FBBC05\" d=\"M10.4 28.4C9.9 26.9 9.6 25.5 9.6 24s.3-2.9.8-4.4l-7.8-6.1C.9 16.4 0 20.1 0 24s.9 7.6 2.6 10.5l7.8-6.1z\"\/><path fill=\"#EA4335\" d=\"M24 48c6.5 0 11.9-2.1 15.9-5.8l-7.4-5.7c-2.1 1.4-4.8 2.2-8.5 2.2-6.3 0-11.7-4.1-13.6-9.8l-7.8 6.1C6.5 42.6 14.6 48 24 48z\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\r\n          <span class=\"jw-stars\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Rated 5 out of 5 stars\"><span class=\"jw-star\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"jw-star\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"jw-star\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"jw-star\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"jw-star\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/span>\r\n          <span>Rated <strong>4.9\/5<\/strong> based on <strong>568+<\/strong> Google reviews<\/span>\r\n        <\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"jw-hero__visual jw-reveal\">\r\n        <aside class=\"jw-storycard\" aria-labelledby=\"gt-story-title\">\r\n          <button class=\"jw-yt\" type=\"button\" data-yt=\"JBKC7wtkq00\" aria-label=\"Play video: Michael's story after a crash in his work truck\">\r\n            <img src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/JBKC7wtkq00\/hqdefault.jpg\" alt=\"Michael, a J. 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An MRI later showed shoulder bursitis, and his injuries interfered with his day to day work.<\/p>\r\n              <p>He says the firm&#8217;s staff coordinated his appointments and never made him feel that he was calling too often. He received a settlement that exceeded his expectations.<\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <label class=\"jw-rm__btn\" for=\"gt-story-more\"><span class=\"jw-more\">Read his story<\/span><span class=\"jw-less\">Show less<\/span><span class=\"jw-chev\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/label>\r\n            <a class=\"jw-storycard__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=JBKC7wtkq00\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch Michael&#8217;s Story on YouTube<\/a>\r\n            <p class=\"jw-storycard__disc\">Client experience. Past results do not guarantee similar outcomes.<\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/aside>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<section class=\"jw-section jw-section--tight jw-section--feature jw-reveal\" aria-label=\"Firm results and recognitions\">\r\n  <div class=\"jw-wrap\">\r\n    <ul class=\"jw-trust\" role=\"list\">\r\n      <li><div class=\"jw-tstat\"><div class=\"jw-num\"><span class=\"jw-pre\">$<\/span><span data-count=\"100\" data-suffix=\"M+\">100M+<\/span><\/div><p>Recovered for Texas Clients<\/p><\/div><\/li>\r\n      <li><div class=\"jw-tstat\"><div class=\"jw-num\"><span data-count=\"75\" data-suffix=\"+\">75+<\/span><\/div><p>Years of Combined Attorney Experience<\/p><\/div><\/li>\r\n      <li><div class=\"jw-tstat\"><div class=\"jw-num\"><span data-count=\"568\" data-suffix=\"+\">568+<\/span><\/div><p>Google Reviews<\/p><\/div><\/li>\r\n      <li><div class=\"jw-tstat\"><div class=\"jw-num\"><span data-count=\"5\">5<\/span><\/div><p>Years of Super Lawyers Rising Star Recognition<\/p><\/div><\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n    <ul class=\"jw-badges\" role=\"list\">\r\n      <li><span class=\"jw-badge-chip\" title=\"Official law sponsor, Dallas Stars\"><span class=\"jw-badge-ico\"><img src=\"https:\/\/severeinjurylawyers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/NHL_Stars_Primary_Logo_071621-cut-300x247.png-1.webp\" alt=\"Official law sponsor, Dallas Stars\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"247\"><\/span> Dallas Stars<\/span><\/li>\r\n      <li><span class=\"jw-badge-chip\" title=\"Sporting United Soccer League\"><span class=\"jw-badge-ico\"><img src=\"https:\/\/severeinjurylawyers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/sporting-united-logo-150x150.png.webp\" alt=\"Sporting United Soccer League\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\"><\/span> Sporting United<\/span><\/li>\r\n      <li><a class=\"jw-badge-chip\" href=\"https:\/\/profiles.superlawyers.com\/texas\/dallas\/lawyer\/joshua-alexander\/6ce4c83e-f9d4-434d-a2d8-fd3076c3a78e.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"jw-badge-ico\"><img src=\"https:\/\/severeinjurylawyers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/super-lawyers-logo-j-alexander.webp\" alt=\"Super Lawyers Rising Stars\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\"><\/span> Super Lawyers Rising Stars<\/a><\/li>\r\n      <li><span class=\"jw-badge-chip\" title=\"Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum\"><span class=\"jw-badge-ico\"><img src=\"https:\/\/severeinjurylawyers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/multi-million-dollar-advocates.webp\" alt=\"Multi Million Dollar Advocates Forum\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\"><\/span> Multi Million Dollar Advocates Forum<\/span><\/li>\r\n      <li><span class=\"jw-badge-chip\" title=\"Million Dollar Advocates Forum\"><span class=\"jw-badge-ico\"><img src=\"https:\/\/severeinjurylawyers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/million-dollar-advocates.webp\" alt=\"Million Dollar Advocates Forum\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\"><\/span> Million Dollar Advocates Forum<\/span><\/li>\r\n      <li><span class=\"jw-badge-chip\" title=\"Texas Trial Lawyers Association\"><span class=\"jw-badge-ico\"><img src=\"https:\/\/severeinjurylawyers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/texas-lawyers-association.webp\" alt=\"Texas Trial Lawyers Association\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\"><\/span> Texas Trial Lawyers Association<\/span><\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n    <p class=\"jw-disc-mini\">Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Attorney recognitions and ratings do not guarantee future results.<\/p>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<section class=\"jw-section jw-reveal\" id=\"gt-operator\" aria-labelledby=\"gt-operator-h\">\r\n  <div class=\"jw-wrap\">\r\n    <div class=\"jw-splithead\">\r\n      <h2 class=\"jw-h-lg\" id=\"gt-operator-h\">Who Operated the Garbage Truck on Your Street?<\/h2>\r\n      <div class=\"jw-frost jw-splithead__note\">\r\n        <p>After a garbage truck crash, an important question is not only who drove the truck, but also who operated the collection route.<\/p>\r\n        <p style=\"margin-top:1rem\">Your city may collect trash using its own employees and vehicles, or it may contract with a private waste company to provide collection services. That distinction can affect the parties involved, the evidence available, the deadlines that apply, and the rules that may limit recovery.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"jw-split5050 jw-split5050--stretch jw-gap-top\">\r\n      <div class=\"jw-prose\">\r\n        <p>The truck itself can provide important information about the operator. If you can do so safely, photograph the company name, city or government markings, unit number, license plate, and any visible route information. Those details can help identify the operator before available video, GPS data, or route records are overwritten, deleted, or lost.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"jw-slot jw-slot--fill\">\r\n        <img src=\"https:\/\/severeinjurylawyers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Garbage-truck-collecting-waste-on-a-Texas-residential-street.webp\" alt=\"Garbage truck collecting waste on a Texas residential street\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1350\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\">\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"jw-ind__card jw-gap-top jw-scroller\">\r\n      <table class=\"jw-stbl jw-stbl--flow jw-stbl--zebra\">\r\n        <caption class=\"jw-sr-only\">How claims against private waste companies can differ from claims involving city or county garbage trucks<\/caption>\r\n        <thead>\r\n          <tr><th scope=\"col\">Question<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Private waste company<\/th><th scope=\"col\">City or county operator<\/th><\/tr>\r\n        <\/thead>\r\n        <tbody>\r\n          <tr><th scope=\"row\">Notice requirement<\/th><td>Texas personal injury deadlines and standard claim procedures generally apply.<\/td><td>A claim against a governmental unit generally requires prompt statutory notice. Texas law generally provides a six month notice deadline, and a city charter or ordinance may require notice sooner.<\/td><\/tr>\r\n          <tr><th scope=\"row\">Recovery limits<\/th><td>Texas Tort Claims Act damage caps generally do not apply merely because a private company provides waste collection services. Other legal, contractual, insurance, or factual limits may still affect recovery.<\/td><td>Statutory damage limits may apply if the Texas Tort Claims Act permits a claim against the governmental unit.<\/td><\/tr>\r\n          <tr><th scope=\"row\">Potential defendants<\/th><td>Depending on the facts, potential defendants may include the waste company, a vehicle or equipment owner, a contractor, or another private business involved in the route.<\/td><td>Depending on the facts, potential defendants may include the governmental unit and, in some cases, a private contractor or company involved in the route.<\/td><\/tr>\r\n          <tr><th scope=\"row\">How to identify the operator<\/th><td>Look for company markings, unit numbers, route records, and other company information.<\/td><td>Look for city, county, or agency markings; unit numbers; public service records; and the applicable collection arrangement.<\/td><\/tr>\r\n        <\/tbody>\r\n      <\/table>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <aside class=\"jw-pullnote jw-reveal\">\r\n      <span class=\"jw-pullnote__ic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M256 32c14.2 0 27.3 7.5 34.5 19.8l216 368c7.3 12.4 7.3 27.7 .2 40.1S486.3 480 472 480L40 480c-14.3 0-27.6-7.7-34.7-20.1s-7-27.8 .2-40.1l216-368C228.7 39.5 241.8 32 256 32zm0 128c-13.3 0-24 10.7-24 24l0 112c0 13.3 10.7 24 24 24s24-10.7 24-24l0-112c0-13.3-10.7-24-24-24zm32 224a32 32 0 1 0 -64 0 32 32 0 1 0 64 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n      <p><strong style=\"color:#fff\">Treat any crash involving a city or county garbage truck as urgent.<\/strong> Texas law generally requires notice to a governmental unit within six months after the incident, and a city charter or ordinance may impose a shorter deadline. A governmental unit actual notice of an injury or property damage can affect the notice analysis, but you should never assume that the actual notice exception applies.<\/p>\r\n    <\/aside>\r\n    <figure class=\"jw-vq\">\r\n      <span class=\"jw-vq__photo\"><img src=\"https:\/\/severeinjurylawyers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/josh-media-2.webp\" alt=\"Josh Alexander, Founder and Managing Attorney at J. Alexander Law Firm\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/span>\r\n      <div>\r\n        <blockquote>The name on the side of the truck is a starting point, not an answer. We examine the markings, unit number, and collection contract to determine which company or agency operated that route.<\/blockquote>\r\n        <figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/severeinjurylawyers.com\/about-us\/josh-alexander\/\">Josh Alexander<\/a><span>Founder and Managing Attorney<\/span><\/figcaption>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/figure>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<section class=\"jw-section jw-section--alt jw-reveal\" id=\"gt-residential\" aria-labelledby=\"gt-residential-h\">\r\n  <div class=\"jw-wrap\">\r\n    <div class=\"jw-splithead\">\r\n      <h2 class=\"jw-h-lg\" id=\"gt-residential-h\">Why Garbage Truck Crashes Happen on Residential Streets<\/h2>\r\n      <div class=\"jw-frost jw-splithead__note\">\r\n        <p>Garbage trucks can create traffic risks that differ from those of many other commercial vehicles. They make frequent stops, repeatedly pull into traffic, back through narrow spaces, and operate while crew members work around the vehicle.<\/p>\r\n        <p style=\"margin-top:1rem\">The collection route can provide important evidence. Stop patterns, GPS data, camera footage, crew assignments, and service records may help show how the truck was being operated when the crash occurred.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <ul class=\"jw-edu__grid jw-gap-top\" role=\"list\">\r\n      <li><div class=\"jw-ind__card jw-pcard\"><span class=\"jw-pcard__ic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M40 48C26.7 48 16 58.7 16 72l0 48c0 13.3 10.7 24 24 24l48 0c13.3 0 24-10.7 24-24l0-48c0-13.3-10.7-24-24-24L40 48zM192 64c-17.7 0-32 14.3-32 32s14.3 32 32 32l288 0c17.7 0 32-14.3 32-32s-14.3-32-32-32L192 64zm0 160c-17.7 0-32 14.3-32 32s14.3 32 32 32l288 0c17.7 0 32-14.3 32-32s-14.3-32-32-32l-288 0zm0 160c-17.7 0-32 14.3-32 32s14.3 32 32 32l288 0c17.7 0 32-14.3 32-32s-14.3-32-32-32l-288 0zM16 232l0 48c0 13.3 10.7 24 24 24l48 0c13.3 0 24-10.7 24-24l0-48c0-13.3-10.7-24-24-24l-48 0c-13.3 0-24 10.7-24 24zM40 368c-13.3 0-24 10.7-24 24l0 48c0 13.3 10.7 24 24 24l48 0c13.3 0 24-10.7 24-24l0-48c0-13.3-10.7-24-24-24l-48 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h3>Stopping in Traffic Without a Turn Lane<\/h3><p>A collection truck may stop in the travel lane every few houses to collect bins or containers. Drivers behind the truck may try to pass as it pulls into traffic, turns, or crew members enter the roadway. Video footage, route data, turn signal use, truck position, and crew activity can help determine how the conflict developed before the collision.<\/p><\/div><\/li>\r\n      <li><div class=\"jw-ind__card jw-pcard\"><span class=\"jw-pcard__ic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M112 0C85.5 0 64 21.5 64 48l0 48L16 96c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16s7.2 16 16 16l48 0 208 0c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16s-7.2 16-16 16L64 160l-16 0c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16s7.2 16 16 16l16 0 176 0c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16s-7.2 16-16 16L64 224l-48 0c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16s7.2 16 16 16l48 0 144 0c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16s-7.2 16-16 16L64 288l0 128c0 53 43 96 96 96s96-43 96-96l128 0c0 53 43 96 96 96s96-43 96-96l32 0c17.7 0 32-14.3 32-32s-14.3-32-32-32l0-64 0-32 0-18.7c0-17-6.7-33.3-18.7-45.3L512 114.7c-12-12-28.3-18.7-45.3-18.7L416 96l0-48c0-26.5-21.5-48-48-48L112 0zM544 237.3l0 18.7-128 0 0-96 50.7 0L544 237.3zM160 368a48 48 0 1 1 0 96 48 48 0 1 1 0-96zm272 48a48 48 0 1 1 96 0 48 48 0 1 1 -96 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h3>Backing Up on Narrow Residential Streets<\/h3><p>Backing is often part of a residential collection route, especially on cul de sacs, alleys, and narrow streets. A driver rearward view may be limited by the size of the truck, parked cars, bins, and crew activity. Rear camera footage, backup alarms, GPS data, route records, and crew communications may help show what was behind the truck before it moved.<\/p><\/div><\/li>\r\n      <li><div class=\"jw-ind__card jw-pcard\"><span class=\"jw-pcard__ic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M544 248l0 3.3 69.7-69.7c21.9-21.9 21.9-57.3 0-79.2L535.6 24.4c-21.9-21.9-57.3-21.9-79.2 0L416.3 64.5c-2.7-.3-5.5-.5-8.3-.5L296 64c-37.1 0-67.6 28-71.6 64l-.4 0 0 120c0 22.1 17.9 40 40 40s40-17.9 40-40l0-72c0 0 0-.1 0-.1l0-15.9 16 0 136 0c0 0 0 0 .1 0l7.9 0c44.2 0 80 35.8 80 80l0 8zM336 192l0 56c0 39.8-32.2 72-72 72s-72-32.2-72-72l0-118.6c-35.9 6.2-65.8 32.3-76 68.2L99.5 255.2 26.3 328.4c-21.9 21.9-21.9 57.3 0 79.2l78.1 78.1c21.9 21.9 57.3 21.9 79.2 0l37.7-37.7c.9 0 1.8 .1 2.7 .1l160 0c26.5 0 48-21.5 48-48c0-5.6-1-11-2.7-16l2.7 0c26.5 0 48-21.5 48-48c0-12.8-5-24.4-13.2-33c25.7-5 45.1-27.6 45.2-54.8l0-.4c-.1-30.8-25.1-55.8-56-55.8c0 0 0 0 0 0l-120 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h3>When Crew Activity Affects a Driver Attention<\/h3><p>Collection workers may step off the truck, walk behind it, cross in front of it, or move between bins as the route continues. That activity can divide a driver attention and require careful coordination between the driver and crew. The issue is not simply whether a worker was nearby. It is whether the truck was operated safely while crew members, pedestrians, cyclists, or other vehicles were nearby.<\/p><\/div><\/li>\r\n      <li><div class=\"jw-ind__card jw-pcard\"><span class=\"jw-pcard__ic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M256 512A256 256 0 1 0 256 0a256 256 0 1 0 0 512zM216 336l24 0 0-64-24 0c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24s10.7-24 24-24l48 0c13.3 0 24 10.7 24 24l0 88 8 0c13.3 0 24 10.7 24 24s-10.7 24-24 24l-80 0c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24s10.7-24 24-24zm40-208a32 32 0 1 1 0 64 32 32 0 1 1 0-64z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h3>Children and Cyclists Obscured by Parked Cars<\/h3><p>Parked cars, bins, fencing, landscaping, and the truck itself can obstruct a driver view of pedestrians and cyclists. A child stepping from between parked cars or a cyclist approaching a stopped truck may be difficult to see, particularly as the truck begins moving. The street layout, parked vehicles, camera footage, and route direction can help show what the driver could see and when.<\/p><\/div><\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n    <div class=\"jw-dostrip jw-reveal\">\r\n      <h3>How We Reconstruct a Residential Route Crash<\/h3>\r\n      <ol role=\"list\" aria-label=\"How we reconstruct a residential route crash\">\r\n        <li><b aria-hidden=\"true\">1<\/b><span>Request and review available stop pattern and GPS data for the block where the crash occurred.<\/span><\/li>\r\n        <li><b aria-hidden=\"true\">2<\/b><span>Compare the truck movement with available information about backing activity and crew positions.<\/span><\/li>\r\n        <li><b aria-hidden=\"true\">3<\/b><span>Document the road layout, parking conditions, and sight lines using scene evidence, photographs, video, and available records.<\/span><\/li>\r\n        <li><b aria-hidden=\"true\">4<\/b><span>Compare any available video footage with the route, vehicle, and scene evidence.<\/span><\/li>\r\n      <\/ol>\r\n      <p>This work can help build a fact based account of how the crash happened rather than leaving the operator and its insurer as the only sources of information.<\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<section class=\"jw-section jw-reveal\" id=\"gt-pedestrian\" aria-labelledby=\"gt-pedestrian-h\">\r\n  <div class=\"jw-wrap\">\r\n    <div class=\"jw-splithead\">\r\n      <h2 class=\"jw-h-lg\" id=\"gt-pedestrian-h\">When a Garbage Truck Hits a Pedestrian or Cyclist<\/h2>\r\n      <div class=\"jw-frost jw-splithead__note\">\r\n        <p>A garbage truck can cause life changing injuries even at low speeds. Pedestrians and cyclists have no vehicle frame, seat belt, or airbag to protect them from the force of a collision.<\/p>\r\n        <p style=\"margin-top:1rem\">A low speed crash can still cause serious injuries. The size and weight of the truck, the point of contact, its direction of movement, and whether the person was struck, pinned, or run over can all affect the severity of the injuries.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <ul class=\"jw-edu__grid jw-edu__grid--3 jw-gap-top\" role=\"list\">\r\n      <li><div class=\"jw-ind__card jw-pcard\"><span class=\"jw-pcard__ic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M256 32c14.2 0 27.3 7.5 34.5 19.8l216 368c7.3 12.4 7.3 27.7 .2 40.1S486.3 480 472 480L40 480c-14.3 0-27.6-7.7-34.7-20.1s-7-27.8 .2-40.1l216-368C228.7 39.5 241.8 32 256 32zm0 128c-13.3 0-24 10.7-24 24l0 112c0 13.3 10.7 24 24 24s24-10.7 24-24l0-112c0-13.3-10.7-24-24-24zm32 224a32 32 0 1 0 -64 0 32 32 0 1 0 64 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h3>Pedestrians and Cyclists Have Little Protection From Impact<\/h3><p>A person on foot or on a bicycle may absorb much of the collision force directly. Fractures, crush injuries, traumatic brain injuries, spinal injuries, and internal injuries can occur even when the visible vehicle damage appears limited.<\/p><\/div><\/li>\r\n      <li><div class=\"jw-ind__card jw-pcard\"><span class=\"jw-pcard__ic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M112 0C85.5 0 64 21.5 64 48l0 48L16 96c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16s7.2 16 16 16l48 0 208 0c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16s-7.2 16-16 16L64 160l-16 0c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16s7.2 16 16 16l16 0 176 0c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16s-7.2 16-16 16L64 224l-48 0c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16s7.2 16 16 16l48 0 144 0c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16s-7.2 16-16 16L64 288l0 128c0 53 43 96 96 96s96-43 96-96l128 0c0 53 43 96 96 96s96-43 96-96l32 0c17.7 0 32-14.3 32-32s-14.3-32-32-32l0-64 0-32 0-18.7c0-17-6.7-33.3-18.7-45.3L512 114.7c-12-12-28.3-18.7-45.3-18.7L416 96l0-48c0-26.5-21.5-48-48-48L112 0zM544 237.3l0 18.7-128 0 0-96 50.7 0L544 237.3zM160 368a48 48 0 1 1 0 96 48 48 0 1 1 0-96zm272 48a48 48 0 1 1 96 0 48 48 0 1 1 -96 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h3>Backing Crashes Require a Focused Investigation<\/h3><p>A person behind a truck may not be visible in the driver mirrors. Rear camera footage, backup alarms, crew assignments, spotting practices, and GPS data may help show what was behind the truck and how it was being operated before it moved.<\/p><\/div><\/li>\r\n      <li><div class=\"jw-ind__card jw-pcard\"><span class=\"jw-pcard__ic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M48 0C21.5 0 0 21.5 0 48L0 464c0 26.5 21.5 48 48 48l96 0 0-80c0-26.5 21.5-48 48-48s48 21.5 48 48l0 80 96 0c26.5 0 48-21.5 48-48l0-416c0-26.5-21.5-48-48-48L48 0zM64 240c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16l32 0c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16l0 32c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16l-32 0c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16l0-32zm112-16l32 0c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16l0 32c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16l-32 0c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16l0-32c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16zm80 16c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16l32 0c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16l0 32c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16l-32 0c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16l0-32zM80 96l32 0c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16l0 32c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16l-32 0c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16l0-32c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16zm80 16c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16l32 0c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16l0 32c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16l-32 0c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16l0-32zM272 96l32 0c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16l0 32c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16l-32 0c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16l0-32c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h3>Public Ownership Can Change the Claim Process<\/h3><p>If a city, county, or other governmental unit operated the truck, government notice requirements and statutory damage limits may apply, regardless of the severity of the injuries. That makes it important to determine whether a private contractor, equipment owner, maintenance provider, or another company also played a role in the crash.<\/p><\/div><\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n    <div class=\"jw-sec-foot jw-sec-foot--wide jw-gap-top\">\r\n      <p>Being partly in the roadway does not automatically prevent an injured pedestrian or cyclist from pursuing a claim. In cases governed by Texas proportionate responsibility law, a claimant recoverable damages may be reduced by the percentage of responsibility assigned to that claimant. Recovery is generally barred only if the claimant percentage of responsibility is greater than 50 percent. Fault should be evaluated using the available evidence, not an insurance adjuster initial opinion alone.<\/p>\r\n      <figure class=\"jw-vq\">\r\n      <span class=\"jw-vq__photo\"><img src=\"https:\/\/severeinjurylawyers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Laura_Rivas-7-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Laura Rivas, Senior Associate Attorney at J. Alexander Law Firm\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/span>\r\n      <div>\r\n        <blockquote>Insurers may argue that a person on foot or on a bike contributed to the crash. What the driver could actually see, and when, is often a question the evidence can answer.<\/blockquote>\r\n        <figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/severeinjurylawyers.com\/about-us\/laura-rivas\/\">Laura Rivas<\/a><span>Senior Associate Attorney<\/span><\/figcaption>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/figure>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<section class=\"jw-section jw-reveal\" id=\"gt-cameras\" aria-labelledby=\"gt-cameras-h\">\r\n  <div class=\"jw-wrap\">\r\n    <div class=\"jw-splithead\">\r\n      <h2 class=\"jw-h-lg\" id=\"gt-cameras-h\">What the Garbage Truck May Have Recorded Before the Crash<\/h2>\r\n      <div class=\"jw-frost jw-splithead__note\">\r\n        <p>Modern collection trucks may carry several types of route specific evidence. Depending on the fleet, a truck may have rear, side, forward, or cab facing cameras; GPS data; route logs; and records of lift, arm, hopper, or service activity.<\/p>\r\n        <p style=\"margin-top:1rem\">This evidence may help show where the truck stopped, when it moved, what was within the camera field of view, and whether crew members or others were near the truck.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"jw-split64 jw-gap-top\">\r\n    <div class=\"jw-ind__card jw-scroller\">\r\n      <table class=\"jw-stbl jw-stbl--flow jw-stbl--zebra\">\r\n        <caption class=\"jw-sr-only\">What a collection truck may have recorded, and why prompt action matters<\/caption>\r\n        <thead>\r\n          <tr><th scope=\"col\">Potential Record<\/th><th scope=\"col\">What It May Show<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Why Prompt Action Matters<\/th><\/tr>\r\n        <\/thead>\r\n        <tbody>\r\n          <tr><th scope=\"row\">Rear and side facing cameras<\/th><td>What may have been behind or beside the truck as it moved<\/td><td>Video may be overwritten or deleted under the operator retention policy<\/td><\/tr>\r\n          <tr><th scope=\"row\">Forward and cab facing cameras<\/th><td>Road conditions, available views of driver activity, and events leading up to the crash<\/td><td>The operator may control access to the footage and retain it under its standard policies<\/td><\/tr>\r\n          <tr><th scope=\"row\">GPS and route data<\/th><td>Stops, timestamps, route path, and, in some cases, vehicle speed or movement data<\/td><td>It may help place the truck near the crash location at a particular time<\/td><\/tr>\r\n          <tr><th scope=\"row\">Lift, arm, hopper, or service records<\/th><td>Whether collection equipment was operating and when service activity occurred<\/td><td>These records may help show crew activity and route timing<\/td><\/tr>\r\n        <\/tbody>\r\n      <\/table>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"jw-slot jw-slot--fill\">\r\n        <img src=\"https:\/\/severeinjurylawyers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Rear-of-a-garbage-truck-backing-along-a-narrow-residential-street.webp\" alt=\"Rear of a garbage truck backing along a narrow residential street\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1600\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\">\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <aside class=\"jw-pullnote jw-reveal\">\r\n      <span class=\"jw-pullnote__ic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M256 32c14.2 0 27.3 7.5 34.5 19.8l216 368c7.3 12.4 7.3 27.7 .2 40.1S486.3 480 472 480L40 480c-14.3 0-27.6-7.7-34.7-20.1s-7-27.8 .2-40.1l216-368C228.7 39.5 241.8 32 256 32zm0 128c-13.3 0-24 10.7-24 24l0 112c0 13.3 10.7 24 24 24s24-10.7 24-24l0-112c0-13.3-10.7-24-24-24zm32 224a32 32 0 1 0 -64 0 32 32 0 1 0 64 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n      <p><strong style=\"color:#fff\">A written preservation request should identify the truck, route, crash date and time, known camera systems, GPS or route records, and relevant service data.<\/strong> The request should be sent promptly to the company, governmental entity, or other party that may control the records before routine retention practices overwrite, delete, or otherwise remove them.<\/p>\r\n    <\/aside>\r\n    <aside class=\"jw-fnote jw-reveal\">\r\n      <span class=\"jw-fnote__mark\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M32 0C14.3 0 0 14.3 0 32S14.3 64 32 64l0 11c0 42.4 16.9 83.1 46.9 113.1L146.7 256 78.9 323.9C48.9 353.9 32 394.6 32 437l0 11c-17.7 0-32 14.3-32 32s14.3 32 32 32l32 0 256 0 32 0c17.7 0 32-14.3 32-32s-14.3-32-32-32l0-11c0-42.4-16.9-83.1-46.9-113.1L237.3 256l67.9-67.9c30-30 46.9-70.7 46.9-113.1l0-11c17.7 0 32-14.3 32-32s-14.3-32-32-32L320 0 64 0 32 0zM96 75l0-11 192 0 0 11c0 19-5.6 37.4-16 53L112 128c-10.3-15.6-16-34-16-53zm16 309c3.5-5.3 7.6-10.3 12.1-14.9L192 301.3l67.9 67.9c4.6 4.6 8.6 9.6 12.1 14.9L112 384z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n      <p><span class=\"jw-fnote__lbl\">What we do first<\/span>Our firm works to identify every entity that may control video, GPS data, route records, and service information, then seeks preservation of that evidence promptly. Acting early reduces the risk that records are overwritten or deleted before anyone reviews them.<\/p>\r\n    <\/aside>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<section class=\"jw-section jw-section--alt jw-reveal\" id=\"gt-public\" aria-labelledby=\"gt-public-h\">\r\n  <div class=\"jw-wrap\">\r\n    <div class=\"jw-splithead\">\r\n      <h2 class=\"jw-h-lg\" id=\"gt-public-h\">When a City or County Operated the Garbage Truck<\/h2>\r\n      <div class=\"jw-frost jw-splithead__note\">\r\n        <p>A city, county, or other governmental unit may own and operate the truck directly. In those cases, the Texas Tort Claims Act may affect notice requirements, whether a claim is permitted, the available recovery, and which entities may be involved.<\/p>\r\n        <p style=\"margin-top:1rem\">For certain injuries arising from the operation or use of a motor driven vehicle, Texas law provides a limited waiver of governmental immunity. The law that may allow a claim can also impose notice requirements and statutory limits on recoverable damages.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"jw-ind__card jw-gap-top jw-scroller\">\r\n      <table class=\"jw-stbl jw-stbl--flow jw-stbl--zebra\">\r\n        <caption class=\"jw-sr-only\">Texas Tort Claims Act damage limits by governmental entity<\/caption>\r\n        <thead>\r\n          <tr><th scope=\"col\">Governmental entity<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Bodily injury or death: per person<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Bodily injury or death: per occurrence<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Property damage: per occurrence<\/th><\/tr>\r\n        <\/thead>\r\n        <tbody>\r\n          <tr><th scope=\"row\">State government or municipality<\/th><td>$250,000<\/td><td>$500,000<\/td><td>$100,000<\/td><\/tr>\r\n          <tr><th scope=\"row\">Other local governmental unit<\/th><td>$100,000<\/td><td>$300,000<\/td><td>$100,000<\/td><\/tr>\r\n        <\/tbody>\r\n      <\/table>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"jw-sec-foot jw-sec-foot--wide jw-gap-top\">\r\n      <p>The applicable damage limit depends on the governmental entity involved. A municipality, county, special district, and state agency may be subject to different rules and damage limits under the statute.<\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <aside class=\"jw-pullnote jw-reveal\">\r\n      <span class=\"jw-pullnote__ic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M256 32c14.2 0 27.3 7.5 34.5 19.8l216 368c7.3 12.4 7.3 27.7 .2 40.1S486.3 480 472 480L40 480c-14.3 0-27.6-7.7-34.7-20.1s-7-27.8 .2-40.1l216-368C228.7 39.5 241.8 32 256 32zm0 128c-13.3 0-24 10.7-24 24l0 112c0 13.3 10.7 24 24 24s24-10.7 24-24l0-112c0-13.3-10.7-24-24-24zm32 224a32 32 0 1 0 -64 0 32 32 0 1 0 64 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n      <p><strong style=\"color:#fff\">Government markings on the truck should prompt two immediate questions.<\/strong> First, identify the governmental entity that owned or operated the truck. Then determine whether a private contractor, waste hauler, equipment owner, maintenance provider, or route management company may also have played a role.<\/p>\r\n    <\/aside>\r\n    <aside class=\"jw-fnote jw-reveal\">\r\n      <span class=\"jw-fnote__mark\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M32 0C14.3 0 0 14.3 0 32S14.3 64 32 64l0 11c0 42.4 16.9 83.1 46.9 113.1L146.7 256 78.9 323.9C48.9 353.9 32 394.6 32 437l0 11c-17.7 0-32 14.3-32 32s14.3 32 32 32l32 0 256 0 32 0c17.7 0 32-14.3 32-32s-14.3-32-32-32l0-11c0-42.4-16.9-83.1-46.9-113.1L237.3 256l67.9-67.9c30-30 46.9-70.7 46.9-113.1l0-11c17.7 0 32-14.3 32-32s-14.3-32-32-32L320 0 64 0 32 0zM96 75l0-11 192 0 0 11c0 19-5.6 37.4-16 53L112 128c-10.3-15.6-16-34-16-53zm16 309c3.5-5.3 7.6-10.3 12.1-14.9L192 301.3l67.9 67.9c4.6 4.6 8.6 9.6 12.1 14.9L112 384z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n      <p><span class=\"jw-fnote__lbl\">Where we start<\/span>We work to identify the correct governmental entity, calendar the applicable notice deadline, and continue investigating the private companies that may have been involved in the same route.<\/p>\r\n    <\/aside>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<section class=\"jw-section jw-reveal\" id=\"gt-where\" aria-labelledby=\"gt-where-h\">\r\n  <div class=\"jw-wrap\">\r\n    <div class=\"jw-splithead\">\r\n      <h2 class=\"jw-h-lg\" id=\"gt-where-h\">Your Legal Options May Depend on Where You Were When the Truck Hit<\/h2>\r\n      <div class=\"jw-frost jw-splithead__note\">\r\n        <p>The legal analysis can differ depending on whether you were in another vehicle, walking, cycling, near your property, or working on the collection crew.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <ul class=\"jw-edu__grid jw-gap-top\" role=\"list\">\r\n      <li><div class=\"jw-ind__card jw-pcard\"><span class=\"jw-pcard__ic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M112 0C85.5 0 64 21.5 64 48l0 48L16 96c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16s7.2 16 16 16l48 0 208 0c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16s-7.2 16-16 16L64 160l-16 0c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16s7.2 16 16 16l16 0 176 0c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16s-7.2 16-16 16L64 224l-48 0c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16s7.2 16 16 16l48 0 144 0c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16s-7.2 16-16 16L64 288l0 128c0 53 43 96 96 96s96-43 96-96l128 0c0 53 43 96 96 96s96-43 96-96l32 0c17.7 0 32-14.3 32-32s-14.3-32-32-32l0-64 0-32 0-18.7c0-17-6.7-33.3-18.7-45.3L512 114.7c-12-12-28.3-18.7-45.3-18.7L416 96l0-48c0-26.5-21.5-48-48-48L112 0zM544 237.3l0 18.7-128 0 0-96 50.7 0L544 237.3zM160 368a48 48 0 1 1 0 96 48 48 0 1 1 0-96zm272 48a48 48 0 1 1 96 0 48 48 0 1 1 -96 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h3>You Were Driving or Riding in Another Vehicle<\/h3><p>Your claim may involve a private waste company, a governmental entity, or both, depending on who operated the truck and what the evidence shows.<\/p><\/div><\/li>\r\n      <li><div class=\"jw-ind__card jw-pcard\"><span class=\"jw-pcard__ic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M256 512A256 256 0 1 0 256 0a256 256 0 1 0 0 512zM216 336l24 0 0-64-24 0c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24s10.7-24 24-24l48 0c13.3 0 24 10.7 24 24l0 88 8 0c13.3 0 24 10.7 24 24s-10.7 24-24 24l-80 0c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24s10.7-24 24-24zm40-208a32 32 0 1 1 0 64 32 32 0 1 1 0-64z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h3>You Were Walking or Cycling<\/h3><p>Pedestrian and cyclist cases often focus on backing, visibility, camera footage, crew activity, and the movement of the truck along the route. Injuries can be severe even when the truck was moving slowly.<\/p><\/div><\/li>\r\n      <li><div class=\"jw-ind__card jw-pcard\"><span class=\"jw-pcard__ic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M48 0C21.5 0 0 21.5 0 48L0 464c0 26.5 21.5 48 48 48l96 0 0-80c0-26.5 21.5-48 48-48s48 21.5 48 48l0 80 96 0c26.5 0 48-21.5 48-48l0-416c0-26.5-21.5-48-48-48L48 0zM64 240c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16l32 0c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16l0 32c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16l-32 0c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16l0-32zm112-16l32 0c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16l0 32c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16l-32 0c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16l0-32c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16zm80 16c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16l32 0c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16l0 32c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16l-32 0c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16l0-32zM80 96l32 0c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16l0 32c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16l-32 0c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16l0-32c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16zm80 16c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16l32 0c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16l0 32c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16l-32 0c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16l0-32zM272 96l32 0c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16l0 32c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16l-32 0c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16l0-32c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h3>Your Property Was Damaged<\/h3><p>A garbage truck can damage parked vehicles, fences, mailboxes, landscaping, structures, and other property. Statutory property damage limits may apply when a governmental entity operated the truck.<\/p><\/div><\/li>\r\n      <li><div class=\"jw-ind__card jw-pcard\"><span class=\"jw-pcard__ic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M544 248l0 3.3 69.7-69.7c21.9-21.9 21.9-57.3 0-79.2L535.6 24.4c-21.9-21.9-57.3-21.9-79.2 0L416.3 64.5c-2.7-.3-5.5-.5-8.3-.5L296 64c-37.1 0-67.6 28-71.6 64l-.4 0 0 120c0 22.1 17.9 40 40 40s40-17.9 40-40l0-72c0 0 0-.1 0-.1l0-15.9 16 0 136 0c0 0 0 0 .1 0l7.9 0c44.2 0 80 35.8 80 80l0 8zM336 192l0 56c0 39.8-32.2 72-72 72s-72-32.2-72-72l0-118.6c-35.9 6.2-65.8 32.3-76 68.2L99.5 255.2 26.3 328.4c-21.9 21.9-21.9 57.3 0 79.2l78.1 78.1c21.9 21.9 57.3 21.9 79.2 0l37.7-37.7c.9 0 1.8 .1 2.7 .1l160 0c26.5 0 48-21.5 48-48c0-5.6-1-11-2.7-16l2.7 0c26.5 0 48-21.5 48-48c0-12.8-5-24.4-13.2-33c25.7-5 45.1-27.6 45.2-54.8l0-.4c-.1-30.8-25.1-55.8-56-55.8c0 0 0 0 0 0l-120 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h3>You Were Working on the Garbage Truck<\/h3><p>A crew member injury may involve workers compensation, a nonsubscriber claim, or a third party claim against someone other than the employer. That analysis differs from a claim brought by a driver, passenger, pedestrian, cyclist, or property owner outside the garbage truck.<\/p><\/div><\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<section class=\"jw-section jw-section--alt jw-reveal\" id=\"gt-proof\" aria-labelledby=\"gt-proof-h\">\r\n  <div class=\"jw-wrap\">\r\n    <div class=\"jw-splithead\">\r\n      <h2 class=\"jw-h-lg\" id=\"gt-proof-h\">Documenting Your Injuries and Identifying Available Coverage<\/h2>\r\n      <div class=\"jw-frost jw-splithead__note\">\r\n        <p>Garbage truck crashes are sometimes underestimated because the truck was moving slowly or because the visible vehicle damage appears limited. Medical records, scene evidence, and route data can matter more than the appearance of the vehicles.<\/p>\r\n        <p style=\"margin-top:1rem\">Prompt medical evaluation can help document symptoms and injuries before an insurer argues that the condition came from something else. Imaging, treatment records, work restrictions, and evidence of your abilities before the crash can all be relevant.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"jw-ind__card jw-gap-top jw-scroller\">\r\n      <table class=\"jw-stbl jw-stbl--flow jw-stbl--zebra\">\r\n        <caption class=\"jw-sr-only\">Key questions in a garbage truck injury claim and the evidence that may help answer them<\/caption>\r\n        <thead>\r\n          <tr><th scope=\"col\">Question<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Evidence That May Help<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Why It Matters<\/th><\/tr>\r\n        <\/thead>\r\n        <tbody>\r\n          <tr><th scope=\"row\">Did the crash cause the injury?<\/th><td>Prompt medical evaluation, crash records, video, witness statements, and treatment history<\/td><td>Insurers often dispute causation in low speed crashes<\/td><\/tr>\r\n          <tr><th scope=\"row\">How serious is the injury?<\/th><td>Imaging, treating provider records, treatment plans, work restrictions, and recovery history<\/td><td>Serious injuries can occur even when vehicle damage appears limited<\/td><\/tr>\r\n          <tr><th scope=\"row\">What coverage may apply in a private company claim?<\/th><td>Insurance policies, contracts, operator records, and vehicle ownership information<\/td><td>More than one company may be involved in the route or the vehicle<\/td><\/tr>\r\n          <tr><th scope=\"row\">What rules may apply in a governmental claim?<\/th><td>The identity of the governmental entity, statutory damage limits, notice records, and any contractor relationships<\/td><td>Deadlines, procedures, and recoverable damages can differ from a private claim<\/td><\/tr>\r\n        <\/tbody>\r\n      <\/table>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <aside class=\"jw-pullnote jw-reveal\">\r\n      <span class=\"jw-pullnote__ic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M256 32c14.2 0 27.3 7.5 34.5 19.8l216 368c7.3 12.4 7.3 27.7 .2 40.1S486.3 480 472 480L40 480c-14.3 0-27.6-7.7-34.7-20.1s-7-27.8 .2-40.1l216-368C228.7 39.5 241.8 32 256 32zm0 128c-13.3 0-24 10.7-24 24l0 112c0 13.3 10.7 24 24 24s24-10.7 24-24l0-112c0-13.3-10.7-24-24-24zm32 224a32 32 0 1 0 -64 0 32 32 0 1 0 64 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n      <p><strong style=\"color:#fff\">Two different deadlines can matter.<\/strong> Most Texas personal injury claims are generally subject to a two year deadline to file suit. A claim involving a governmental entity may also require written notice within six months, and a city charter or ordinance may impose a shorter deadline.<\/p>\r\n    <\/aside>\r\n    <div class=\"jw-sec-foot jw-sec-foot--wide\" style=\"margin-top:clamp(30px,4vw,46px)\">\r\n      <p>We work to assemble the medical records, the evidence of how the injury affected your work and daily activities, the vehicle ownership and contract documents, and the available insurance information. Together those records can help connect the crash to the injury and identify the coverage that may apply.<\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<section class=\"jw-section jw-reveal\" id=\"gt-the-rest\" aria-labelledby=\"gt-the-rest-h\">\r\n  <div class=\"jw-wrap\">\r\n    <div class=\"jw-splithead\">\r\n      <h2 class=\"jw-h-lg\" id=\"gt-the-rest-h\">Other Parts of Your Garbage Truck Accident Claim<\/h2>\r\n      <div class=\"jw-frost jw-splithead__note\">\r\n        <p>This page focuses on the route operator, residential collection pattern, camera evidence, and public versus private issues that make garbage truck claims different.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <ul class=\"jw-edu__grid jw-gap-top\" role=\"list\">\r\n      <li><div class=\"jw-ind__card jw-pcard\"><span class=\"jw-pcard__ic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M32 0C14.3 0 0 14.3 0 32S14.3 64 32 64l0 11c0 42.4 16.9 83.1 46.9 113.1L146.7 256 78.9 323.9C48.9 353.9 32 394.6 32 437l0 11c-17.7 0-32 14.3-32 32s14.3 32 32 32l32 0 256 0 32 0c17.7 0 32-14.3 32-32s-14.3-32-32-32l0-11c0-42.4-16.9-83.1-46.9-113.1L237.3 256l67.9-67.9c30-30 46.9-70.7 46.9-113.1l0-11c17.7 0 32-14.3 32-32s-14.3-32-32-32L320 0 64 0 32 0zM96 75l0-11 192 0 0 11c0 19-5.6 37.4-16 53L112 128c-10.3-15.6-16-34-16-53zm16 309c3.5-5.3 7.6-10.3 12.1-14.9L192 301.3l67.9 67.9c4.6 4.6 8.6 9.6 12.1 14.9L112 384z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h3>Filing Deadlines and the Claim Process<\/h3><p>For the general claim process, preservation letters, damages, and Texas filing deadlines, see our <a href=\"https:\/\/severeinjurylawyers.com\/practice-areas\/truck-accident-lawyers\/\">Texas truck accident lawyers<\/a> page.<\/p><\/div><\/li>\r\n      <li><div class=\"jw-ind__card jw-pcard\"><span class=\"jw-pcard__ic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M58.9 42.1c3-6.1 9.6-9.6 16.3-8.7L320 64 564.8 33.4c6.7-.8 13.3 2.7 16.3 8.7l41.7 83.4c9 17.9-.6 39.6-19.8 45.1L439.6 217.3c-13.9 4-28.8-1.9-36.2-14.3L320 64 236.6 203c-7.4 12.4-22.3 18.3-36.2 14.3L37.1 170.6c-19.3-5.5-28.8-27.2-19.8-45.1L58.9 42.1zM321.1 128l54.9 91.4c14.9 24.8 44.6 36.6 72.5 28.6L576 211.6l0 167c0 22-15 41.2-36.4 46.6l-204.1 51c-10.2 2.6-20.9 2.6-31 0l-204.1-51C79 419.7 64 400.5 64 378.5l0-167L191.6 248c27.8 8 57.6-3.8 72.5-28.6L318.9 128l2.2 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h3>Dump Trucks and Mixers<\/h3><p>For loose loads, weight tickets, quarry records, batch tickets, and the company that filled the bed, see our <a href=\"https:\/\/severeinjurylawyers.com\/practice-areas\/truck-accident-lawyers\/dump-truck-accidents\/\">dump truck accident lawyers<\/a> page.<\/p><\/div><\/li>\r\n      <li><div class=\"jw-ind__card jw-pcard\"><span class=\"jw-pcard__ic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M48 0C21.5 0 0 21.5 0 48L0 464c0 26.5 21.5 48 48 48l96 0 0-80c0-26.5 21.5-48 48-48s48 21.5 48 48l0 80 96 0c26.5 0 48-21.5 48-48l0-416c0-26.5-21.5-48-48-48L48 0zM64 240c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16l32 0c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16l0 32c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16l-32 0c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16l0-32zm112-16l32 0c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16l0 32c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16l-32 0c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16l0-32c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16zm80 16c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16l32 0c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16l0 32c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16l-32 0c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16l0-32zM80 96l32 0c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16l0 32c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16l-32 0c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16l0-32c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16zm80 16c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16l32 0c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16l0 32c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16l-32 0c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16l0-32zM272 96l32 0c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16l0 32c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16l-32 0c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16l0-32c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h3>Private Commercial Operators<\/h3><p>For carrier authority, owner operator arrangements, contractors, brokers, shippers, and insurance analysis, see our <a href=\"https:\/\/severeinjurylawyers.com\/practice-areas\/truck-accident-lawyers\/commercial-truck-accidents\/\">commercial truck accident lawyers<\/a> page.<\/p><\/div><\/li>\r\n      <li><div class=\"jw-ind__card jw-pcard\"><span class=\"jw-pcard__ic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M522.1 62.4c16.8-5.6 25.8-23.7 20.2-40.5S518.6-3.9 501.9 1.6l-113 37.7C375 15.8 349.3 0 320 0c-44.2 0-80 35.8-80 80c0 3 .2 5.9 .5 8.8L117.9 129.6c-16.8 5.6-25.8 23.7-20.2 40.5s23.7 25.8 40.5 20.2l135.5-45.2c4.5 3.2 9.3 5.9 14.4 8.2L288 480c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32l192 0c17.7 0 32-14.3 32-32s-14.3-32-32-32l-160 0 0-294.7c21-9.2 37.2-27 44.2-49l125.9-42zM439.6 288L512 163.8 584.4 288l-144.9 0zM512 384c62.9 0 115.2-34 126-78.9c2.6-11-1-22.3-6.7-32.1L536.1 109.8c-5-8.6-14.2-13.8-24.1-13.8s-19.1 5.3-24.1 13.8L392.7 273.1c-5.7 9.8-9.3 21.1-6.7 32.1C396.8 350 449.1 384 512 384zM129.2 291.8L201.6 416 56.7 416l72.4-124.2zM3.2 433.1C14 478 66.3 512 129.2 512s115.2-34 126-78.9c2.6-11-1-22.3-6.7-32.1L153.2 237.8c-5-8.6-14.2-13.8-24.1-13.8s-19.1 5.3-24.1 13.8L9.9 401.1c-5.7 9.8-9.3 21.1-6.7 32.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h3>Claim Value<\/h3><p>For a fuller explanation of the factors that affect a truck accident claim value, see <a href=\"https:\/\/severeinjurylawyers.com\/average-truck-accident-lawsuit-value-in-texas\/\">average truck accident lawsuit value in Texas<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<section class=\"jw-section jw-section--feature jw-reveal\" id=\"gt-faq\" aria-labelledby=\"gt-faq-h\">\r\n  <div class=\"jw-wrap\">\r\n    <div class=\"jw-faq__grid\">\r\n      <div>\r\n        <h2 class=\"jw-h-lg\" id=\"gt-faq-h\">Questions After a Garbage Truck Crash<\/h2>\r\n        <div class=\"jw-faq__aside\" style=\"margin-top:clamp(28px,3.5vw,40px)\">\r\n          <h3>Talk to an attorney today<\/h3>\r\n          <p>Tell us the street, the day, and what was written on the truck. That is usually enough to start.<\/p>\r\n          <a href=\"tel:+14698077480\" class=\"jw-btn jw-btn--primary\" style=\"width:100%;justify-content:center\">469-807-7480<\/a>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"jw-faq__list\">\r\n        <details class=\"jw-faq__item\">\r\n          <summary class=\"jw-faq__q\" id=\"gtfaq-q1\">Do I Sue the City or the Trash Company?<span class=\"jw-ic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/summary>\r\n          <div class=\"jw-faq__a\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"gtfaq-q1\"><p>It depends on who owned and operated the truck and route. A city may use municipal employees and vehicles, or it may contract with a private waste company. Truck markings, unit numbers, route records, video footage, and the collection contract can help identify the responsible parties.<\/p><\/div>\r\n        <\/details>\r\n        <details class=\"jw-faq__item\">\r\n          <summary class=\"jw-faq__q\" id=\"gtfaq-q2\">How Long Do I Have if It Was a City Truck?<span class=\"jw-ic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/summary>\r\n          <div class=\"jw-faq__a\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"gtfaq-q2\"><p>A claim against a Texas governmental unit generally requires formal notice within six months of the incident. A city charter or ordinance may impose a shorter deadline. The notice must generally identify the injury or damage, the time and place of the incident, and what happened. A separate deadline to file suit may also apply, so act quickly.<\/p><\/div>\r\n        <\/details>\r\n        <details class=\"jw-faq__item\">\r\n          <summary class=\"jw-faq__q\" id=\"gtfaq-q3\">Is There a Limit on What I Can Recover From a City?<span class=\"jw-ic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/summary>\r\n          <div class=\"jw-faq__a\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"gtfaq-q3\"><p>Yes. The Texas Tort Claims Act limits recoverable damages when a governmental unit is liable. The applicable cap depends on the entity. For example, claims against municipalities generally have different limits from claims against other local governmental units.<\/p><\/div>\r\n        <\/details>\r\n        <details class=\"jw-faq__item\">\r\n          <summary class=\"jw-faq__q\" id=\"gtfaq-q4\">Can You Sue a City for a Garbage Truck Crash?<span class=\"jw-ic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/summary>\r\n          <div class=\"jw-faq__a\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"gtfaq-q4\"><p>In some cases, yes. The Texas Tort Claims Act includes a limited waiver of governmental immunity for certain injuries arising from the operation or use of a motor driven vehicle. Whether a claim is available depends on the facts, the governmental entity, required notice, and other legal defenses.<\/p><\/div>\r\n        <\/details>\r\n        <details class=\"jw-faq__item\">\r\n          <summary class=\"jw-faq__q\" id=\"gtfaq-q5\">The Truck Backed Into Me. Whose Fault Is That?<span class=\"jw-ic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/summary>\r\n          <div class=\"jw-faq__a\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"gtfaq-q5\"><p>Fault depends on the facts. Evidence such as rear camera footage, backup alarms, crew activity, traffic conditions, sight lines, and route data can help determine whether the driver, another party, or both contributed to the crash.<\/p><\/div>\r\n        <\/details>\r\n        <details class=\"jw-faq__item\">\r\n          <summary class=\"jw-faq__q\" id=\"gtfaq-q6\">I Hit the Truck While Going Around It. Am I Automatically at Fault?<span class=\"jw-ic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/summary>\r\n          <div class=\"jw-faq__a\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"gtfaq-q6\"><p>No. Fault may depend on the truck position, warning lights, signals, stop pattern, crew activity, lane placement, traffic conditions, and available camera footage. Texas comparative responsibility rules can affect recovery when more than one party contributed to a crash.<\/p><\/div>\r\n        <\/details>\r\n        <details class=\"jw-faq__item\">\r\n          <summary class=\"jw-faq__q\" id=\"gtfaq-q7\">I Work on the Truck and Got Hurt. Is This the Right Page?<span class=\"jw-ic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/summary>\r\n          <div class=\"jw-faq__a\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"gtfaq-q7\"><p>Usually, a worker injury requires a different analysis. Depending on the employer coverage and the facts, the claim may involve workers compensation, a nonsubscriber claim, or a claim against a negligent third party. Contact us to discuss the circumstances.<\/p><\/div>\r\n        <\/details>\r\n        <details class=\"jw-faq__item\">\r\n          <summary class=\"jw-faq__q\" id=\"gtfaq-q8\">What Should I Do Today?<span class=\"jw-ic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/summary>\r\n          <div class=\"jw-faq__a\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"gtfaq-q8\"><p>If you can do so safely, photograph the truck, company or city markings, unit number, license plate, street, and crash scene. Seek medical care, preserve any available photos or video, and contact an attorney promptly to address route data, camera footage, and any government notice deadline.<\/p><\/div>\r\n        <\/details>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<section class=\"jw-section jw-section--alt jw-reveal\" id=\"gt-founder\" aria-labelledby=\"gt-founder-h\">\r\n  <div class=\"jw-wrap\">\r\n    <div class=\"jw-split5050 jw-split5050--mid\">\r\n      <div>\r\n        <h2 class=\"jw-h-lg\" id=\"gt-founder-h\">A Defense Side Perspective From Matthew Graham<\/h2>\r\n        <p class=\"jw-flow\" style=\"margin-top:1.2rem\">Before joining J. Alexander Law Firm, R. Matthew Graham spent more than ten years representing trucking companies and insurers on the defense side. That experience informs the firm approach to early investigations involving route records, fleet cameras, preservation requests, and insurer communications.<\/p>\r\n        <blockquote class=\"jw-pullquote\">When a garbage truck crash occurs, the operator and its insurer may begin collecting information about the driver, truck, route, and scene. Our firm works to identify the entities involved and seek preservation of relevant video, GPS data, route records, and service information before routine retention practices remove or overwrite it.<\/blockquote>\r\n        <p class=\"jw-byline\" style=\"margin:1.2rem 0 0;padding-top:1.1rem;border-top:2px solid var(--gold);display:inline-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/severeinjurylawyers.com\/about-us\/matthew-graham\/\" style=\"color:var(--gold);text-decoration:none;font-family:var(--f-head);font-weight:700;font-size:1.1rem\">R. Matthew Graham<\/a><span style=\"display:block;margin-top:.25rem;font-size:.78rem;color:var(--faint);letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:700\">Managing Litigation Attorney<\/span><\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"jw-attyshot\">\r\n        <img src=\"https:\/\/severeinjurylawyers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/6.png\" alt=\"R. Matthew Graham, Managing Litigation Attorney at J. 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Tell us what happened. We can work to identify the operator, seek preservation of the route data and video, and address any government notice deadline that may apply to your claim.<\/p>\r\n    <div class=\"jw-finalcta__cta\">\r\n      <a class=\"jw-btn jw-btn--primary jw-btn--lg\" href=\"tel:+14698077480\">469-807-7480<\/a>\r\n      <a class=\"jw-btn jw-btn--light jw-btn--lg\" href=\"https:\/\/severeinjurylawyers.com\/request-a-free-case-review\/\">Free Consultation<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <ul class=\"jw-subrow\" role=\"list\">\r\n      <li class=\"jw-sub\">No fee until we win<\/li>\r\n      <li class=\"jw-sub\">Bilingual English and Espanol<\/li>\r\n      <li class=\"jw-sub\">24\/7 intake<\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<\/main>\r\n<div class=\"jw-callbar\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Contact options\">\r\n  <a class=\"jw-btn jw-btn--primary\" href=\"tel:+14698077480\">469-807-7480<\/a>\r\n  <a class=\"jw-btn jw-btn--light\" href=\"https:\/\/severeinjurylawyers.com\/request-a-free-case-review\/\">Free Consultation<\/a>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"jw-legal\">\r\n  <p>Attorney Advertising. <span class=\"jw-addr\">J. 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