Arlington Heights Garbage Truck Explosion Injured Three People

Truck Accident - December 7, 2024

Two Police Officers, One Firefighter Injured In Arlington Heights Garbage Truck Explosion on Derbyshire Avenue

Arlington Heights Garbage Truck Explosion Injured Three People

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, ILLINOIS (December 7, 2024) – At least three people were injured in an Arlington Heights garbage truck explosion by Derbyshire Avenue and Euclid Avenue.

Arlington Heights officials are saying that the incident took place around 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Police receive reports of a garbage truck fire.

Officers found a Groot Waste Management truck that was powered by natural gas. One of the compressed gas cylinders on the garbage truck exploded.

At least two police officers and one firefighter were injured in the blast. Paramedics were called to the scene in order to help the victims.

They were taken to the hospital in order to receive treatment.

Liability for Garbage Truck Explosions

Many people are injured in natural gas explosions every year. According to WBTV, “In the past 12 years gas leaks have led to explosions that have claimed dozens of lives, injured hundreds of people and wiped entire neighborhoods off the map, federal data shows.” A large number of gas explosions have involved vehicles. There are a number of reasons a gas cylinder on a vehicle may explode.

  • The cylinder may be overpressurized.
  • The cylinder may be exposed to heat.
  • The cylinder may have a damaged valve or safety mechanism.
  • The cylinder may have corrosion or other physical damage.

Depending on the facts of any case, there could be numerous sources of liability for a garbage truck explosion. For example, the company that made a garbage truck’s component parts could be held at fault. Generally speaking, companies are liable for accidents caused by defects with their products. If a gas cylinder on a truck was defective in some way, this could form the basis of a product liability claim. Victims of natural gas explosions tend to suffer very serious injuries.

  • Burns
  • Lacerations
  • Spinal cord injuries
  • Head trauma

It can be hard to know where to begin after being injured in a garbage truck accident. Victims may need to take extensive periods of time away from work. They may also be saddled with high medical bills. Victims may be able to seek some measure of justice through a civil claim. A personal injury attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.

Investigating Arlington Heights Garbage Truck Explosions

We at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates extend our best wishes to all of the people injured in this Arlington Heights garbage truck collision. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to investigators. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what happened.

Have you or someone that you care about been injured in an Arlington Heights accident? You may have legal recourse. Our team of personal injury attorneys is here to help in any way that we can. We care deeply that accident victims are aware of their rights and that those rights are being protected. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of support, we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (312) 564-4256.