Fire Truck Accidents

Fire trucks are among a class of emergency vehicles that, in the event of life-threatening situations, are legally empowered to race through traffic to get to their destinations. While this fact is no surprise to any driver who has had to pullover due to the sound of approaching fire truck sirens, what may be shocking is the fact that these emergency vehicles themselves are getting into serious, and many times fatal, crashes while en route.

In fact, a number of districts throughout the U.S., including Boston, Baltimore and the District of Colombia, are reporting that the incidence of these crashes are on the rise. In the District of Colombia, fire truck accidents occur as frequently as twice weekly.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a fire truck crash, or if a loved one has died in this type of traffic accident, you will likely have a legal claim and be entitled to seek compensation for your injuries, damages and losses. Learn more about your legal rights and get free expert advice regarding how to proceed with your case by attending a complimentary initial consult with one of our highly qualified fire truck accident attorney. Our accident lawyers are committed to aggressively representing victims’ rights in an effort to help them win the maximum possible compensation.

Causes of Fire Truck Accidents

As with other types of traffic accidents, fire truck collisions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the recklessness of firefighters anxious to get to the emergency, as well as the carelessness, negligence or recklessness of other drivers on the road. Specifically, factors that can contribute to or worsen fire truck accidents include:

Debris or pedestrians in the road
Driver fatigue, inexperience, distraction or intoxication
Failure of other drivers to pullover when they hear fire engine sirens
Poor weather and/or road conditions
Vehicle equipment failure, such as tire blowouts or brake failure

Because fire trucks are large, heavy vehicles that are typically rushing at high speeds, when they do have an accident, it is highly likely that at least one fatality will occur, particular when other drivers or pedestrians are involved. In fact, in 2008, 25 percent of firefighters who were killed on duty died in traffic crashes. truck accident lawyers

Recent Examples of Fire Truck Accidents in the U.S.

In December 2009, a New York pedestrian was killed when a fire truck ran her down
In December 2009 in Kansas, two passengers were killed when the intoxicated driver of the passenger car crashed into a fire truck
In December 2009 in Missouri, four adults and one child were critically injured when the driver of the van they were in ran a red light and drove into the side of an fire truck
In August 2009, a Phoenix Fire Department Captain was killed when she was ejected out of the fire truck as a result of another vehicle running into the side of the truck
In January 2009, a Boston firefighter was killed (and four civilians were severely injured) when the fire truck ran into an apartment building due to brake failure

If you or someone you love has been involved in a fire truck collision and would like to get information about your legal rights and options, contact our attorneys today.

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