Overloaded / Improperly Loaded Trucks

Accidents Due to Improperly Loaded Trucks

Overloaded or improperly loaded trucks cause accidents on roads and highways throughout Indiana. Whether they are carrying steel cables, autos, or any other cargo, trucks must be loaded properly in order to be safe.

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If you have been injured in a truck accident, the attorneys of Sweeney Julian, P.C. in South Bend, Indiana, will investigate to determine whether the truck involved was over-loaded or improperly loaded. If so, we will determine who loaded the truck improperly and pursue a truck accident lawsuit against them.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has clear and specific regulations regarding the loading of trucks. Evenly distributed weight is necessary for a truck to be able to negotiate turns safely and handle properly.

Trucks may be overloaded or improperly loaded through carelessness, ignorance, or as a way to reduce transportation expenses. Whatever the reason, improper loading that leads to an accident that harms another person or damages property is a cause for legal action.

At Sweeney Julian, P.C. our truck accident attorneys will pursue the full amount of compensation you deserve for your injuries, pain and suffering, medical expenses, lost wages, property damages, and more. You can rely on us for effective legal representation and personal service. We will keep you informed as the case develops and give you our best legal opinion about whether to accept a settlement offer or take the case to trial.

For legal representation that gets results in truck accident claims, you can depend on Sweeney Julian, P.C. Please contact us today for a free initial consultation and case evaluation.

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