Overloaded Truck Accident

In Texas, out-of-control trucks are a common cause of serious or fatal accidents. Since the trucker is unable to come to a stop in time, the truck is more likely to rollover, jackknife, or crash into an obstacle due to its increased speed when going downhill or moving at highway speeds. Any driver who happens to be in the vicinity of an overloaded truck is in extreme danger. Not only is the truck more likely to cause a collision, but should one occur, the force of impact will be more powerful. Regular drivers are likely to suffer catastrophic injuries in an accident with an overloaded truck.

If you or someone you love was injured in an overloaded truck accident in Dallas, you need strong legal representation. At The Lenahan Law Firm, our team works on only a handful of cases at a time to give clients the representation they deserve. Our Dallas overloaded truck accident attorneys can dig into the details of your case, investigate the truck and driver who injured you, and fight to get you full compensation for your trauma.

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An overloaded truck is dangerous, as the weight of the cargo makes the truck more difficult for the driver to control. Commercial trucks operating in the state of Texas are regulated at both the state and federal level. When the load exceeds the weight allowed, the truck needs a longer distance to come to a stop. The load limits are determined by the type of truck, its length, and the number of axles, with the weight requirements issued by the Texas DMV:

Truck drivers are required to stop at weigh stations as they travel through the state. But when truckers know that their load exceeds the legal limit, they may not stop at a weigh station or take an alternate route. The larger the load, the more products can be delivered at once, and the more profit the company makes. For companies like Amazon or FedEx, the high demand for fast delivery increases the likelihood that they will overload their vehicles with packages and cause delivery accidents. But when profits take precedence over safety, it is time to take legal action. The Texas Transportation Code was written to protect the state’s citizens. A company that violates these regulations may face legal repercussions, but if you are injured, you should pursue compensation in civil court or through a negotiated settlement.