Overloaded Truck Accident Injury Attorneys

The California personal injury lawyers at Estey Bomberger have handled numerous cases involving overloaded trucks in California. Our California overloaded truck accident lawyers are well versed in the complexities of truck accident litigation. Through arduous case workup, we can get the compensation our clients deserve and need. Overloading a semi, big rig, 18-wheeler or tractor-trailer is a negligent act by truck drivers and trucking companies. Help us send a message to truck drivers and trucking companies that they cannot continue to put the safety of other motorists at risk for company profit.

Truck Weight Laws

Federal and state laws dictate how much a truck can weigh fully loaded, which, according to the Federal Highway Administration (FHA) cannot exceed 80,000 pounds. In addition to the total weight of a truck, trucking laws are also designed to dictate how the weight is distributed, which can contribute to an overloaded truck accident occurring. Federal and state government agencies set up weigh stations along major highways and state lines to enforce trucking laws. At a weigh station, a truck’s weight and cargo is checked along with the total number of hours a truck driver has completed. If a truck is found to be overloaded at a weigh station, most often, the truck driver will be issued a ticket but still allowed to go back out on the road.

Causes of California Overloaded Truck Accidents

Overloading a truck can make it very heavy, which affects the truck’s performance on the road. Performance problems can result in an overloaded truck accident. Common performance problems of an overloaded truck, include:

Who is Responsible for an Overloaded Truck Accident?

Truck drivers, trucking companies, truck loading companies and government entities all share responsibility for preventing an overloaded truck accident from occurring. If an overloaded truck accident happens because of cargo that has not been secured properly or cargo that is too heavy, any one of those parties can be held financially liable.

If your overloaded truck accident injuries were a result of a truck driver’s, trucking company’s, truck loading company’s or a government entity’s negligence or recklessness, contact a California overloaded truck accident lawyer at Estey Bomberger today. You may be entitled to financial compensation for your injuries. Our California overloaded truck accident lawyers have won compensation for clients’ medical expenses, lost wages, lost benefits, and pain and suffering.

Free Consultation to Protect Your Legal Rights

When you call the Estey Bomberger law firm, a knowledgeable California overloaded truck accident attorney will take your call. Our caring California personal injury attorneys will answer all your questions and explain how we can simplify the legal process for you. While we can’t turn back time and stop the overloaded truck accident from happening, we can make certain that you’re future is brighter. Call our office at (800) 895-6620 for a FREE consultation. There is never any obligation to hire us and your call is completely confidential.