Overloaded Trucks & Roll-Over Accidents
Some of the most tragic accidents my clients have ever called me about involve large trucks. The reason these accidents are so bad is usually because of the truck’s extra size and weight when compared to a normal car. Michigan truck accident lawyers must determine all of the potential causes of a truck accident. One common cause is the improper loading of the truck. An improper truck load is typically one which the load is too heavy for the truck and trailer or one in which the loading is not properly balanced. These both affect the truck driver’s ability to stop and control the truck, especially when it comes to applying the vehicle braking system.
Overloaded or improperly loaded trucks are at greater risk for truck rollovers, because unstable trucks do not handle turns or lane changes as well. A truck that turns too quickly is more likely to rollover if they truck is improperly weighted towards the direction of the turn.
There are federal and state trucking regulations that specify truck load weights and provide requirements for the proper loading of trucks. A complete and thorough investigation of the vehicle log, cargo weight, and other specifications is necessary to prove the causes for the accident. Many times, it is the truck load along with driver fatigue and other factors that cause the accident. Because the injuries caused by truck accident are typically catastrophic, it is important to hire an experienced truck accident attorney as soon as possible after the accident to begin the investigation.
At my personal injury law firm, the attorneys have the experience and knowledge about overloaded trucks to make sure your rights are defended. To find out more, you can visit our law firm web site at www.BuckfireLaw.com If you would like to speak with one of our Michigan truck accident attorneys about your case, feel free to call us anytime at (800) 606-1717 or simply submit this contact form and we will get back to you quickly.
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