San Jose Overloaded Truck Accident Lawyer

Usually you can’t at the scene. Signs like a truck that couldn’t stop, swayed on a turn, blew a tire, or spilled cargo are clues, but proof comes from weigh station, inspection, and loading records. That’s what we collect.

Possibly several parties: the driver who didn’t check the load, the trucking company that employed them, and the company that loaded the truck. We identify each one and the insurance behind it.

Yes, if it knowingly or carelessly overloaded the truck or loaded it improperly. A loading company doesn’t escape responsibility because someone else drove the truck.

You may still have a claim. Cargo that was unbalanced or poorly secured can shift and cause a crash at any weight, and the truck’s brakes, tires, or driver may also have been at fault.

The heavier the truck, the longer it takes to come to a complete stop. A driver used to a lighter load can misjudge how early to brake and run out of room.

The family may bring a wrongful death claim against the parties responsible. We handle these cases with the care they deserve, and the consultation is free.

Generally two years from the date of the crash in California, and six months for a claim involving a government vehicle. Loading and inspection records can be lost much sooner.