$1.5 Million Sanitation Truck Settlement in the Bronx

Raphaelson & Levine secured a $1.5 million settlement for a Bronx driver who was rear-ended by a NYC Department of Sanitation truck, causing injuries to the neck, back, shoulder, and head.

Rear-Ended by a Sanitation Truck in the Bronx

Our client was driving near East 135th Street in the Bronx when a NYC Department of Sanitation truck slammed into the rear of their vehicle. The sudden impact drove our client forward, causing injuries to the neck, lower back, left shoulder, and head — injuries that required months of treatment and rehabilitation.

Sanitation trucks are among the heaviest vehicles on New York City streets, and rear-end collisions involving these trucks can cause far more damage than a typical car accident. Our client experienced that firsthand.

Fighting City Hall for a Bronx Accident Victim

Claims against the City of New York require filing a Notice of Claim within 90 days of the accident — a deadline that catches many injury victims off guard. Our vehicle accident attorneys filed the notice promptly and launched an investigation into the sanitation driver's actions. We obtained the truck's GPS data, the driver's shift logs, and maintenance records to build an airtight case.

The City initially disputed the severity of our client's injuries, but our medical evidence — including imaging showing disc herniations and a left shoulder tear — left no room for doubt. With a strong liability case and thoroughly documented injuries, we negotiated a settlement that fully reflected the harm our client suffered.

$1.5 Million Bronx Sanitation Truck Accident Settlement

The $1.5 million settlement compensates our client for medical treatment, lost income, and the ongoing pain caused by injuries that would not have occurred but for the sanitation driver's negligence.

"City vehicles have a duty to operate safely on our streets, and when a sanitation driver's negligence causes a violent rear-end collision, the City must be held accountable. Our client deserved every dollar of this settlement."

— Joseph Taylor, Managing Attorney at Raphaelson & Levine

If you've been injured by a city sanitation truck, garbage truck, or other municipal vehicle in the Bronx, our Bronx car accident lawyers have the experience to navigate municipal claims, and are ready to review your case. Contact us today for a free evaluation.