St. Louis Garbage Truck Accident Lawyer

Have you or a loved one been painfully injured after getting into a garbage truck accident in St. Louis? If this describes what you’re facing, you may be eligible for compensation in a settlement or civil court proceeding.

Get in touch with our team at Miller & Hine. Our team offers free, no-obligation case reviews and consultations for St. Louis garbage truck accident victims.

Contact us today at (314) 408-5708 or book your free case review and consultation online with a St. Louis truck accident attorney. You can rest assured that we never charge truck accident victims any fees unless we win their case.

Why Choose Miller & Hine For Your St. Louis Garbage Truck Accident?

St. Louis citizens are no strangers to garbage truck accidents. In 2024, there was at least one fatal crash involving a garbage truck where the victim died, just one month after a separate garbage truck crash.

When our firm sees the chaos after a negligent garbage truck operator crashes their vehicle, we make it a point to do what we can to make things right.

Here’s why hundreds of satisfied clients choose Miller & Hine for their garbage truck accident cases. We

• Have over 50 years of combined legal experience.
• Offer successful representation in diverse cases, including complex trucking accidents.
• Use a team-based approach with collaborative efforts from skilled attorneys.
• Hone legal strategies specifically tailored to your situation.
• Are committed to making a positive difference in clients’ lives.
• Go above and beyond to fight to secure maximum compensation.

Who Is Liable In A St. Louis Garbage Truck Accident?

This situation means determining liability can be complex if a garbage truck driver injures you. Here is a list of all the potential parties who could be held liable after a St. Louis garbage truck accident.

• The driver of the truck: If the truck driver was determined to be negligent or reckless and was the cause of the accident, they could be held liable for their actions.
• The parent company: If a vendor or contractor operates the garbage truck and negligently causes the accident, you may have the right to sue under vicarious liability. This doctrine states that an employer (the trash contractor in this example) may be held accountable for the deeds of its agents (employees) if they are committed while on the job.
• The City of St. Louis: Depending on your case’s circumstances, you may have the right to bring a case against the city.In Missouri, the state’s Sovereign Immunity is limited by the following statute found at RSMo §537.600: “except that, the immunity of the public entity from liability and suit for compensatory damages for negligent acts or omissions is hereby expressly waived in the following instances: Injuries directly resulting from the negligent acts or omissions by public employees arising out of the operation of motor vehicles or motorized vehicles within the course of their employment.” 

That means that motor vehicle operators, acting as employees, motor vehicle operators may be sued. This would only be the case if a traditional employee (W2 worker) operated the truck, not a worker employed by another company or an independent contractor.

Get Relief After Your Missouri Garbage Truck Accident Case

Our attorneys are standing by, waiting to hear from you. Call (314) 408-5708 or book your case review online today.