Improper loading and securing of cargo truck accidents cause injury in Louisville and throughout Kentucky. When commercial trucks and semi trucks are carrying too much cargo, it can cause the vehicle to be top heavy and unstable, especially in turns and when attempting to bring the vehicle to a stop. When the interior contents of a commercial truck or a flatbed are not properly secured, the cargo can shift during operation causing the driver to lose control of their vehicle.
Items which are not adequately and properly tied down in flatbeds can work their way loose during transit and ultimately become airborne or slide off of the bed during transport. This is why improper loading and securing of cargo truck accidents cause injury and why the federal government and the State of Kentucky regulate the trucking industry so extensively.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) provides the guidelines and regulations for securing cargo in a commercial vehicle. When a trucking company or freight facility improperly loads a vehicle, adds too much weight or fails to secure the load they can be held financially accountable for the serious injuries or wrongful death resulting from any truck accident.
The experienced Louisville truck accident and injury attorneys at HLH each have decades of experience with improper loading or securing of cargo leading to truck crashes resulting in injury. We invite you to review the strong recommendations of the legal industry, as well as the reviews of our clients. Our attorneys have the trial experience, legal skill, knowledge and resources to thoroughly investigate your case and hold all responsible parties financially accountable for what has happened.
If you have been injured in a Louisville commercial truck accident we invite you to contact HLH or call (866) 583-9701 for a free consultation. Ask about our successful verdicts and settlements in these cases and how we will work to achieve a full and fair settlement for you.