Get Help from a St. Louis Truck Accident Lawyer
Commercial trucks can carry up to 20,000 pounds (5 tons) per axle. It is normal for trucks to carry near 80,000-pound loads, and when that much weight travels at speeds of 70 mph, anything it collides with can and will be obliterated. If a load is not properly loaded, it can fall off or even cause a truck to tip over on the freeway.
Accident victims should get help from an experienced St. Louis truck accident lawyer as soon as possible. The Law Offices of Justin L. Mason, LLC can help you fight for the compensation you need to get better after your injury.
Call 314-200-0723 now or contact our firm online to schedule a free consultation. You pay nothing unless we win a settlement in your favor.
Types of Improper Loads
To make a trip worthwhile and profitable, trucking companies try to put as much cargo as possible onto a trailer. Unfortunately, this can have disastrous effects when there is a problem on the road. The trucking company’s responsibility must first be to the safety of the public, but it is often their bottom line that takes priority.
You may have been injured due to:
- Overloaded cargo: A load that exceeds the capacity of the truck can result in an inability to stop when traveling downhill, broken axles, tire blowouts, and more.
- Uneven loads: If a load does not sit centered on a trailer, it can cause the truck to tip over during curves, stops, or when making turns.
- Unsecured loads: At high speeds with major wind resistance, anything on a trailer that is not ratcheted down snugly could leave debris hazards on the road, or it could shift during the trip, causing a truck to tip over and cause damage to other drivers.
Schedule Your Free Consultation With a Truck Accident Attorney
You have a limited time to build an effective case for the compensation you need. The Law Offices of Justin L. Mason, LLC can help you gather evidence and clearly assess the damages you suffered.
We know how to negotiate when it serves the best interests of our clients, and we are not afraid to litigate when an insurance company refuses to cooperate. Our St. Louis truck accident lawyer has the experience and insights to help you obtain the best possible outcome for your situation.
