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Hi, I just read your article about injuries with the trucks backing up without the back up alarms. My car today was hit by a garbage truck (Ankeny Sanitation) when my boyfriend was getting out of the car- the truck came from behind our car and was backing up without a back up alarm. It hit the door and bent it forward- luckily my boyfriend did not already fully step out because when he turned his head the truck was inches from his face- if he had it probably would have taken his head off!

I left a message with their company today to see if they will do anything about my car- the driver of the truck said he had brought up the issue that his back up alarm didn't work just this morning in a company meeting, but they obviously still sent him out without it working.

I'm wondering if there are laws that say they have to have their back up alarm working now? This is so horrible what I read happen to others and it really is a dangerous problem!

Thanks so much,
Sarah

A:

Hi Sarah, thank you for the question. I'm happy to answer it. Yes there are laws that require trucks manufactured with back-up alarm systems to maintain them. You're right on the money. They will certainly have to pay for your car. And your boyfriend should thank his lucky stars he wasn't killed. Tell him it will make him a wiser juror and more understanding father. Steve Lombardi

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