Overloaded trailer
Overloaded trailer accidents can be devastating
For safety reasons, the government puts weight restrictions on trucks. An overweight truck or improperly loaded tractor trailer can cause a truck's tires to blow out or brakes to fail, or may lead to other safety problems.
Trucking companies, however, may neglect to follow the rules and overload their trailers to boost profits. An accident caused by an overweight truck or an improperly loaded semi can be devastating and catastrophic.
Contact an experienced accident attorney in the South Bay if you or a loved one sustained an injury due to an overloaded trailer. Call (800) 576-3818 for a free consultation. Truck accident injuries can create serious hardships, including steep medical bills and lost time from work, as well as non-monetary losses such as pain and suffering and mental anguish. Let a Los Angeles truck accident lawyer help you pursue your legal options. Contact the Law Offices of Mickey Fine.
A closer look at trucking weight regulations
The Department of Transportation requires trucks not to exceed 80,000 pounds. When trucks exceed the DOT limits, the driver may have a harder time stopping the big rig. Overloaded trucks have been known to be a factor in rear-end accidents.
In an investigation into an overloaded truck accident, we typically reach out to experts in accident reconstruction and other specialists. We can determine who was responsible, including any possible third parties involved in the overloading of the truck. We can pore over records and find out if the truck driver failed to stop at a weigh station along the highway.
Talk to an experienced trucking accident lawyer in California
At the Law Offices of Mickey Fine, an experienced attorney can analyze your truck accident case to determine all of the liable parties. The other potential liable parties may have insurance covering the accident. Don't get intimidated by the process. Take action. Call (800) 576-3818 or contact us online today for a no-obligation consultation.
