
Most truck accidents are caused by the mishandling or poor maneuverability of the large vehicle at highway speeds. Many of mishandling incidents are caused directly by freight that has been loaded improperly and imbalances the entire truck. When the trucker steers sharply or suddenly, the shifting weight of the cargo can toss the vehicle unexpectedly or flip it right over, especially if there is harsh wind that day.
To help prevent truck accidents caused by improperly loaded cargo, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has created numerous regulations regarding how trucking companies are allowed to load and ship cargo. The handbook is so extensive, it covers more than 100 pages of content, rules, and guidelines.
According to the FMCSA handbook, cargo is not considered secure if it:
Were you hurt in a truck accident and you think the cargo of the tractor trailer is to blame? An FMCSA violation may have occurred, which could put 100% of the liability on the trucking company. Let our Wichita truck accident lawyers at Hutton & Hutton Law Firm, LLC know by calling (316) 688-1166. With our help, you may be able to achieve maximized compensation.
There are usually some telltale signs that improperly loaded cargo was the source of a truck accident. After a collision, if you can, use your cellphone to snap photographs of the scene. If you get the right information documented through pictures, it can strengthen your claim.
Be sure to get photographs that clearly show:
Taking on a trucking company could be intimidating, even if you have been to civil court before. Our Wichita personal injury lawyers are here to give you the confidence and advocacy you deserve and require. We are driven by the idea that you deserve to recover as comfortably as possible after being hurt in a truck accident you did not cause.
If a settlement will benefit you, it will be considered; if litigation is a must to get the full amount you need, we are able to go to court on your behalf. Either way, we only get paid if we win your case.
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