Improperly Loaded Cargo Can Lead to Truck Accidents

State and federal laws exist to regulate the amount of weight that large trucks are allowed to haul, as well as how a flat bed should be loaded. Even with these regulations in place, countless truck accidents are still caused by shifted loads, improperly loaded cargo, falling debris and overloaded trucks.

When a truck’s load is not properly loaded, there are a multitude of possible dangers. For example, cargo problems have been known to cause:

• Chemical spill
• Overturned truck
• Blowing rocks from the back of a truck
• Debris falling onto the highway
• Gas leaks
• Overloaded cargo
• Shifted load
  

These scenarios can be extremely dangerous for the other vehicles on the road. Truck accidents often have a devastating outcome. When a truck is overloaded and collides with a smaller vehicle, usually the occupants in the smaller car are the ones who suffer the worst injuries.

Trucking accidents are more complex than other types of collisions. A thorough investigation will need to be conducted to determine what caused the accident, whether it was a cargo overload, shifted load or other cause. Witnesses will need to be interviewed, in addition to the trucker and workers responsible for loading the truck.

In truck wreck cases, there are multiple parties involved, including the trucker, trucking company and manufacturer. If you have been injured in a Louisville truck accident, you need to contact a law firm that has the experience and resources to handle these types of cases. A truck accident lawsuit is challenging, as the insurance company, trucking company and other responsible party will do everything possible to show that they were not responsible for your injuries.

At Gray and White Law, we have an extensive background in representing injured truck accident victims and can help you. Contact us today at (502) 637-6000 or (800) 637-6033 for a free legal consultation.