Negligent Cargo Loading can Cause Serious Accidents
by
Theodore A Spaulding on Oct. 13, 2014
Accident & Injury Accident & Injury Personal Injury Accident & Injury Car Accident
Summary: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that over 100,000 people are injured annually in accidents involving large trucks.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that over 100,000 people are injured annually in accidents involving large trucks. While the significant majority of these accidents are caused by driver error, some are caused by semi-trucks that have improperly loaded or secured cargo. Cargo that shifts around in the trailer of a truck the potential to cause a truck to be unbalanced, significantly increasing the risk for accidents such as rollover or jackknife accidents. Additionally, cargo that escapes from the trailer of a truck can create an extremely dangerous hazard, either by directly striking a vehicle or causing secondary accidents due to motorists taking evasive action.
Fortunately, many people injured by accidents caused by improperly loaded or secured cargo can bring a lawsuit to recover for their losses. The Cumming, Georgia lawyers of Boling Rice, LLC understand how to hold trucking companies liable for the injuries they cause, and work hard to get their clients the compensation to which they are entitled.
There are many ways that improperly loaded or secured cargo can cause an accident. Some of the most common include the following:
Under-loaded liquid cargo – Tanker trucks are highly specialized vehicles intended to carry large amounts of liquid from place to place. If the tanker is under-loaded, it can cause the liquid to slosh around, causing the truck to potentially be difficult to handle or even lose control.
Overloaded Cargo – When a truck is carrying too much cargo, the extra weight can potentially cause issues such tire blowouts, brake failure, increased stopping distance, or rollover accidents.
Unsecured Cargo – Unsecured or poorly secured cargo can often cause stability issues with a semi-truck making it difficult to control. In addition, when cargo is gets loose, it can also end up striking other vehicles or creating significant obstacles on the roadway.
When semi-truck accidents happen, the results can be devastating to both victims and their families. Protecting your legal rights by retaining an attorney is the first step in getting the compensation to which you are entitled. To speak to one of our Cumming truck accident lawyers, call Boling Rice, LLC today at (770) 887-3162.
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Boling Rice LLC
207 Pirkle Ferry Road
Cumming, Georgia 30040
Phone: (770) 887-3162
