Commercial trucks are dangerous because they are considerably larger and heavier than every other vehicle on the roads. When somebody irresponsibly overloads a commercial truck, that vehicle can become even more hazardous. Overloaded/overweight truck accidents in San Jose can cause devastating injuries to people in other vehicles.
When you have experienced harm or your family member has lost their life in an overloaded truck crash, you might not know where to turn. One of our hard-working truck accident attorneys from Solution Now Law Firm could answer your questions and offer you helpful advice about how to navigate a lawsuit against the people responsible for your accident.
Overloaded trucks can be dangerous to other vehicles on San Jose roads and cause wrecks for many reasons. Too much weight in or on a vehicle can cause problems with breaking, controlling the vehicle, or other mechanical issues, all of which can cause devastating accidents.
Commercial trucks are always more difficult to handle than passenger cars because they take longer to stop. The heavier the truck is, the longer it could take to come to a complete stop. If a truck driver needs to stop quickly, such as to avoid hitting the car in front of them, they might not be able to stop in time because they might misjudge how much time they need to start braking.
Trucks are also harder to operate because they are less stable than most other vehicles due to their boxy shape and design. When they are overloaded with cargo, they are even more prone to rolling over, jackknifing, or veering out of control, particularly when a driver tries to make a sharp turn or drives in high winds. When truck drivers make tight turns, the cargo can shift in their trailer, causing the truck to become imbalanced and the driver to lose control.
Overloading a truck can also lead to mechanical problems. Trucks that are too heavy are more at risk of experiencing brake failure, tire blowouts, or transmission problems.
An attorney understands how devastating truck crashes can be and could work tirelessly for a fair settlement.
The federal government recognizes that not all trucks can safely carry the same amount of cargo. Because overweight trucks are such a problem, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has established weight limitations that consider the truck’s weight, the number of axles, and its braking system. Through weigh stations on roads and vehicle inspections, truck drivers and trucking companies are supposed to adhere to those weight restrictions. If a truck was negligently or intentionally overloaded, more than one party could be at fault.
The truck driver who failed to inspect their vehicle before driving it to ensure it complied with federal weight guidelines could be legally at fault for an accident.
The trucking company that employed the driver could be vicariously liable for the negligent actions of their truck driver employee.
Unfortunately, some trucking companies are more interested in making more money by delivering more cargo than they are in protecting the safety of others on the road. If the trucking or loading company knowingly or negligently overloaded the truck with excess cargo, they could be legally at fault.
A lawyer in San Jose could examine the evidence from the overweight truck crash to determine who is potentially to blame.
Overloaded/overweight truck accidents in San Jose can have life-altering consequences. You should be able to focus your full attention on your recovery and not have to worry about how you will pay your medical costs and other expenses.
Contact a well-versed legal team today to get started on building a strong claim for compensation against the people responsible for your accident.
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