When truckers and trucking companies put overweight or improperly loaded trucks on the road, they pose a potential danger to all other drivers. The semi-truck accident lawyers at Eng & Woods are known for punishing trucking companies for their negligence. Learn more about what cargo and violations we look for when investigating overweight truck cases.
Legal Representation for Negligent or Intentional Freight Loading Violations
There is little margin for error when it comes to loading a commercial vehicle. A truck with too much weight impedes the driver’s ability to slow down in time at intersections or around curves. However, if the cargo is improperly loaded, is too light or shifts inside the truck, the driver could potentially lose control of the rig. This makes trucks with weight violations a danger not only to truck drivers but also to anyone in their path on the road.
As your Columbia truck accident attorneys, we investigate every detail of your crash so that we can identify how the driver or the trucking company was negligent in meeting their loading standards. Some of our cases have included:
- Overweight trucks. Overloading increases the braking distance of the vehicle.
- Shifting freight. When freight moves from one part of the truck to another, it can cause the truck to tip over on the road.
- Unbalanced loads. An unbalanced truck loses maneuverability. Additionally, any unsecured freight in an unbalanced load could fall from the truck and become a hazard to other drivers on the road.
- Improper loading. Improperly loaded vehicles make it much more difficult for truck drivers to judge their stopping distances and how much they must slow down when driving around a bend.
- Broken tarps or tie downs. Defective or improper use of tie downs and tarps make it much easier for freight to shift within the truck or fall out of a trailer.
Our team has more than 100 years of combined legal experience in personal injury, auto accident and semi-truck accident cases. We understand the nuances of the laws governing commercial truck drivers.
We will fight for you in court to prove that the trucker was negligent in following the regulations for weight limits and obtain compensation that covers your medical costs for your injuries. We focus on finding the best possible deal for you at all times, and we won’t stop fighting until we achieve exactly that.
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