Over Weighted Truck & Load Issues
Did an Overloaded Truck Cause the Accident?
Trucking companies share one goal — moving freight as cheaply and quickly as possible. A commercial truck driver has a clear responsibility to examine the truck and the load to see that it is safe for the highway. Under pressure from employers or companies loading freight on trailers, drivers will often take to the road with overweight loads, unbalanced loads and other problems. Those problems can become your problem when overloaded trucks cause accidents.
Overloading Impairs Braking and Handling
A semi truck is higher than it is wide. If the load is not properly balanced, it makes the truck vulnerable to rollover accidents. A fully loaded 18-wheeler can weigh 80,000 pounds. The driver of an overloaded tractor-trailer will not be able to predict the truck's behavior when braking or turning. As a result, the truck might rear-end another vehicle or the driver can lose control on a curve. An overweight truck is also an invitation to a tire blowout.
At Gary Martin Hays & Associates in Atlanta, our personal injury lawyers work with top accident investigators to identify all factors leading to truck wrecks. It is our goal to identify truck driver negligence and commercial trucking liability, getting maximum compensation for our client.
Pursing Compensation for Damages
If overloading caused or contributed to the accident that injured you, our attorneys will aggressively pursue financial compensation for the full amount of damages you have suffered. These may include compensation for your pain and suffering, medical bills, lost wages or income, property damage and more.
Tell the insurance company you mean business. Call Gary Martin Hays & Associates toll free at 866.710.4116 to arrange a free consultation. From offices in Atlanta and Athens, our lawyers serve clients throughout Georgia.
