Las Vegas Unsecured Cargo Load Accident Lawyer
Some of the most serious accidents on the road do not even involve a crash between two vehicles, but rather items that are being carried by a truck and are secured improperly. These items break free and injure or kill other drivers.
At Eglet Wall, we conduct close investigations of these accidents. Our efforts often reveal that trucking companies cut corners — putting other drivers' lives at risk just to save time and money.
When this is the case, our Las Vegas law firm holds truckers accountable for the harm caused. Combining the work of a team of experienced trial attorneys, we take forceful action that gets results.
Overloaded Trucks and Unsecured Loads
Federal law places strict limits on the amount of weight a semi truck can carry in transport. Trucks that are overloaded in violation of federal law are more difficult to control and take longer to brake. This often leads to the inability of drivers to avoid truck accidents.
If it's so dangerous, then why do trucking companies do it? Simply put: they care about profits more than safety. In an effort to keep costs down and profits up, trucking companies overload trucks so they can make fewer trips.
Too focused on saving time, they also fail to conduct the proper safety checks, which leads to loose items falling from trucks. In many cases, a safety check that would have only taken five to 10 minutes would have meant the difference between life and death for an accident victim.
Even more, improperly secured loads can shift when a driver tries to brake. The result is a jackknifed truck or a truck that flips over around tight turns. In these cases, it isn't just other drivers that are injured — it is often the truckers themselves that are injured by their company's greed.
Contact a Clark County Overloaded Truck Accident Lawyer
If you or someone you love has been injured in a trucking accident, we can help. Contact our Nevada law firm by calling 702-450-5400 or toll free at 800-450-5406. You can also complete our online contact form. Initial consultations are free and confidential.
