Federal and state regulations on weight limits and on how cargo should be secured are strictly enforced. Truck drivers must follow rules defining maximum weight limits, how to stack cargo and how to properly tie down loads. The regulations exist to prevent serious truck accidents that could have been avoided. If a truck is improperly loaded or overloaded, the shifting of cargo can cause rollovers, increased stopping distances, jackknives, and decreased control of the truck and trailer overall.
If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in an accident with an 18-wheeler or tractor-trailer, it pays to work with a lawyer who has the experience, ability and resources to aggressively pursue your full compensation. In West Palm Beach, Florida, the law firm of Babbitt, Johnson, Osborne & Le Clainche, P.A., has been helping injury victims recover and obtain the compensation they deserve for their injuries for decades. We have a strong record of holding trucking companies accountable, and we can provide peace of mind in the midst of traumatic situations, including wrongful death as the result of a truck accident.
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Trucking companies are notorious for attempting to falsify information after accidents, sometimes altering driver hour logbooks, cargo records and more. Drivers and companies may violate regulations in order to cut shipment times or move more freight at once, or they may just load their cargo in a careless manner not giving proper attention to safety restrictions that exist for a reason.
Improperly loaded or poorly secured cargo can have significant impact as it shifts on a rig that can weigh up to 80,000 pounds. Whether your accident was the result of falling cargo that struck your vehicle, cargo you had to swerve to avoid, a toxic chemical spilled on the roadway or an out-of-control semi truck, we will fully investigate the accident.
On staff, we have a full-time investigator — a former career police officer — and two paralegals who collect, document and preserve evidence for each motor vehicle case we handle. We will examine logbooks, records of weigh station check-ins, freight loading procedures and more to thoroughly cover every angle. Our attorneys aggressively pursue your full compensation and protect your rights while helping you cope with injury and plan for the future.
Contact Our West Palm Beach 18-Wheeler Semi-Truck Crash Lawyers
If you or a loved one has been injured, contact the Florida improperly loaded truck accident lawyers at Babbitt, Johnson, Osborne & Le Clainche, P.A. Call us at 561.531.5983 or toll free at 888.407.5164. We are dedicated to ensuring your rights are protected.
