Jacksonville Overloaded Truck Accident Attorneys

Overloaded Truck Accidents

Overloaded trucks can be a profound danger to other vehicles on the road as well as to truck drivers and their passengers. A recent study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in conjunction with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration looked at why large trucks typically crash. This comprehensive study assessed thousands of crashes and millions of data points and came to the unmistakable conclusion that heavier trucks can pose hazards to other drivers (and the truckers themselves) that go way beyond the hazards posed by normal and lightweight trucks.

Overloaded trucks tend to be easier to overturn. They also show an increased propensity to jackknife. They are in general more difficult to maneuver and harder to stop. Finally, overloaded trucks can be a source of flying debris and road debris. For instance, an overloaded moving truck can lose cargo at the back or sides. This cargo can literally land on other vehicles or can provoke accidents minutes or even hour later, when an unsuspecting vehicle suddenly comes upon the loose debris in lanes. (In such cases, it may be difficult or impossible to identify the overloaded truck responsible for illegally dumping the debris in the first place).

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If you've been injured as a result of an overloaded truck accident in Florida, you may find it difficult to collect damages. Trucking companies often go to great legal lengths to avoid paying damages. You need a representative who has the track record and support to battle vigorously for you. Look to the Florida overloaded tractor trailer accident attorneys of Farah & Farah. We are available toll free at 1.800.642.8275. Find out more about us on our Jacksonville personal injury website. To learn more about different kinds of truck accident cases, keep browsing our Florida trucking accident website.

For a free evaluation of your case, call our Jacksonville office today at 1.800.642.8275