Was your accident caused by an improperly loaded truck?
An improperly loaded eighteen wheeler is a hazard to anyone on the road. Loads that are not properly balanced and secured can shift during driving and can cause the driver to lose control. Excess weight can actually cause tires to burst, and can create a hazardous situation when a overloaded truck can not climb a steep hill. An overloaded truck going downhill can be hard to control and can put extra strain on the truck’s brakes causing them to fail. If the load is not balanced well, the truck may be susceptible to rollovers and jackknifes and will be harder for even an experienced operator to control.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has regulations in place which govern the loading and inspection of a commercial vehicle’s cargo. A commercial truck has a weight restriction of 80,000 pounds and it is required that vehicle’s cargo is properly distributed and adequately secured. The load should be balanced over the several axles and the truck driver should perform an inspection of the cargo stability before taking it on the roadway. The driver should also be knowledgeable about the cargo, its weight, and how it should be properly loaded on the vehicle being driven. In most instances, the driver is liable for inspecting the load prior to driving.
Truck accident cases involving improperly loaded cargo or overloaded cargo can be very complex, involving law enforcement, trucking companies, insurance companies and even experts who understand load balancing. Knowing and understanding the regulations governing commercial trucks on our highways is essential to the success of a truck accident case. Goldberg & Osborne’s truck accident lawyers understand the regulations governing commercial trucking. We are confident we can fight for your rights and recover the compensation you deserve.
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