Orland Park Truck Accident Lawyer for Shifting or Falling Cargo

Tinley Park Truck Crash Attorney for Accidents Caused by Misloaded or Overloaded Commercial Trucks

All along our interstate highway system you will see weigh stations. These are for interstate truck drivers. Both federal and state laws regulate the maximum gross weight that a commercial truck can haul.

That's because overloading a truck can lead to greater road wear, truck handling problems, and even brake or tire failure. Cargo overload is a significant safety problem. That's why it should always be investigated as part of the broader investigation into any truck accident personal injury case.

I'm personal injury attorney Khaled Issa. I have more than 10 years of experience, and I can handle big rig accident cases, helping seriously injured people and the family members of those who died get financial compensation for their losses.

If you were injured in a big rig or tractor trailer crash, contact my law office in Orland Park, Illinois or call me at 708-966-2408. I offer a free initial consultation in all trucking accident cases.

Proving Fault in Truck Overload or Misloading Cases

Getting evidence of cargo overload is not as simple as asking the trucking company for documents. If the truck was indeed overloaded, the trucking company has every reason to try to hide that violation of the law. You need to know what documents to demand and also where else you can get that information other than the trucking company itself.

Load balancing or load securing problems are another matter completely. Even if the truck was not overloaded, if the load was placed in the truck unevenly, or became uneven when cargo was unsecured, the shift in weight in the truck bed could severely imbalance the trailer. That could contribute to a jackknife-type accident.

Cargo that is not properly secured, or that becomes unsecured during transit, can fly off the truck bed and strike the cars and trucks behind it. On high speed expressways, flying debris can be deadly. A windshield does not offer adequate protection.

Talk to an Experienced Mokena Truck Accident Lawyer

For thorough, aggressive legal representation focused on getting you the compensation you need in a negotiated settlement or lawsuit after an 18-wheeler accident caused by cargo misload or overloading, contact me online or call 708-966-2408.