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Tow Truck Accident Lawyers
Tow trucks operate in inherently dangerous situations—roadside emergencies, busy highways, and accident scenes. This creates unique hazards for both operators and other motorists.
15x
Higher fatality rate than average jobs
60+
Tow operators killed annually
Roadside
Most dangerous work environment
Types of Tow Trucks
- • Flatbed/rollback tow trucks
- • Hook and chain wreckers
- • Wheel-lift tow trucks
- • Heavy-duty rotators
- • Integrated tow trucks
- • Boom trucks for recovery
Common Accident Scenarios
- • Struck while loading vehicles
- • Collisions while parked roadside
- • Towed vehicle detachment
- • Improper towing causing crashes
- • Speeding to reach scenes
- • Fatigue from long shifts
Move Over Laws
All 50 states have "Move Over" laws requiring drivers to change lanes or slow down when passing stopped emergency and service vehicles—including tow trucks. Violating these laws while causing an accident can result in additional liability and penalties.
Who's Liable?
- ✓ Tow truck driver - For negligent driving or loading
- ✓ Towing company - For training failures, scheduling issues
- ✓ Roadside assistance company - AAA, insurance providers
- ✓ Vehicle owner - In some improper tow cases
- ✓ Third-party driver - Who struck the tow truck/operator
Towed Vehicle Damage Claims
Tow trucks can also damage the vehicles they're supposed to help:
- • Transmission damage from improper towing
- • Body/frame damage from lifting
- • Wheel/tire damage
- • Damage while in storage
- • Collision damage during transport
Property damage claims can be pursued separately from or alongside personal injury claims.
Injured in a Tow Truck Accident?
Whether you were hit by a tow truck or injured while your car was being towed, we can help.
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