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Asphalt Finisher Accident

Michael Agruss

Written and Reviewed by Michael Agruss

  • Managing Partner and Personal Injury Lawyer at Mike Agruss Law.
  • Over 20 years of experience in Personal Injury.
  • Over 8000+ consumer rights cases settled.
  • Graduated from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law: Juris Doctor, 2004.

An asphalt finisher truck, also known as a paver, is used by construction companies when they lay asphalt on a road. They can weigh up to 20 tons due to the heavy liquid asphalt that it holds. Given such a heavyweight and materials, there is always the chance that it can cause injury to others in an accident. If you or a loved one was injured in an asphalt finisher truck accident, contact us for a free consultation to see if you may be entitled to compensation.

What kinds of accidents and injuries can occur?

Asphalt finisher truck accidents most often occur due to overloading or improperly balanced loading of the asphalt in the back of the truck. This can cause the asphalt to empty out in the trail of their driving route or make the truck collapse. This can result in burns as others are injured from the heat, it causes an obstruction, crushing injuries, and more. They can also even explode due to the flame that keeps the asphalt hot. This can result in fatal burns, cuts and scrapes from shrapnel, concussions, and crushing injuries. This includes the tires popping due to overloading. Also, the truck’s heavyweight can make driving a specialized task, which one should be trained and instructed on how to do. Sometimes, the driver may underestimate the stopping distance and crash into the car in front of them, which can cause fatal injuries of any kind due to how heavy the truck is. Any collision with this kind of truck can be fatal simply due to how heavy it is; especially if the asphalt empties onto the victim from the jolt.

Who is liable?

Negligence is the basis of these types of accident lawsuits. Negligence occurs when one party breaches the duty of care that they owe to others on the road and injuries directly resulting from the accident. A business typically owns an asphalt truck. They can be held liable for the injuries that result from an accident due to negligent driving on the basis of negligent hiring. The driver may not have been as experienced as they should have to drive the vehicle. The business or manufacturer of the truck can also be held liable for defects in the actual truck causing an accident, such as a loose door securing the asphalt. They are responsible for inspecting or maintaining and building the truck, respectively. The drivers or the business can be held liable for overloading or imbalanced loading since it was their job to ensure that it was properly loaded.

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