Why are there so many weigh stations in Kentucky?  What are the potential harms of a truck weighing too much on our roadways?  There are many different factors which can contribute to a tractor-trailer accident. One of the factors that we mentioned in our article which discussed common causes of truck accidents: truck weight.  There are several different reasons why it can be dangerous for a truck to be carrying too much weight.

Generally speaking,  the more weight a truck is carrying the less responsive it becomes and the more difficult it can be to control.  Thus, when a truck is carrying an unwisely heavy load, it can make it much more difficult for the truck’s driver to react in a proper manner to common traffic situations.

Also, typically, the more a truck weighs, the more violent of impacts it can deal out to other vehicles when collisions occur. Thus, trucks which are incredibly heavy can be particularly prone to causing massive amounts of damage in a truck accident resulting in serious injuries and loss of life.

There can also be risks that extremely heavy trucks could cause damage to roads. This road damage will make roads less safe for Kentucky motorists while forcing additional financial burden to the Kentucky’s already stretched resources.

Given these various potential dangers, it makes sense that truck weight is one of the many truck-related issues which Kentucky can and should regulate.  The federal government and every individual state have rules which limit how much commercial trucks are allowed to weigh.

The potential harms of a truck weighing too much carry into the legal implications of any truck accident.  If a truck which becomes involved in a traffic accident was in violation of Kentucky or federal truck weight limits, it impacts the issue of the parties who are financially accountable and liable for the accident.

The experienced truck accident injury attorneys at HLH thoroughly investigate all aspects of their client’s case to identify all relevant causes and the parties who share responsibility.  If you or someone you love has been injured in a truck accident we invite you to contact HLH or call (866) 583-9701 for a free consultation.