Load Shift Related Accidents
Anyone who’s driven on the highway knows that shifting loads on semi-tractor trailers can be dangerous. It’s not just the trucking company or the driver who is at fault; the loading company may also share the responsibility. Negligence in securing truck loads has resulted in catastrophic injuries and wrongful deaths across the country.
We understand the trucking industry and know how to expose negligence and identify tactics used by truck drivers to avoid liability for the accidents they cause. To schedule a free consultation with a Atlanta Georgia personal injury lawyer, contact the law office of Goldstein & Hayes, P.C. now.
When a semi-tractor trailer accident occurs, one company might own the tractor, another may own the trailer, another might employ the driver, and yet another might be responsible for loading the truck’s freight. Our experienced attorneys understand the system and can identify all of the negligent parties.
Our trained personal injury attorneys know how to investigate load shift related accidents. They determine if
- there is a history of violating regulations by the truck driver or the trucking company,
- the accident happened due to the cargo load being overweight,
- the accident happened due to loose cargo, unsecured cargo, an unbalanced load or a load shift,
- the injury is a result of a load that fell off a tractor trailer, and
- the semi-tractor trailer load was secured according to regulation.
To avoid these devastating shift load related highway accidents, there are specific procedures and safety measures that are supposed to be followed when loading and securing a truck load:
- Loads may not be stacked to high or unevenly to avoid improper weight distribution.
- Loads must be properly secured utilizing specific charts and formulas.
- Loads must be inspected at frequent intervals to ensure the security of the load.
- Failure to follow important safety regulations can result in improperly restrained loads, oversized loads, and loose loads. These loads can become deadly weapons against other vehicles on the road.
At the Atlanta Georgia, offices of Goldstein & Hayes, P.C., our accomplished attorneys know how to look for — and find — the causes of a truck accident in any personal injury matter. By contacting our law firm, you will receive timely and high quality legal services as we pursue maximum compensation for any injuries or losses suffered in a truck accident.
