Improper Loading

Truck Loading

The way a truck is loaded can be an important factor in an accident. If the shipper, driver or third party loading company does not use safe loading practices taking into consideration distribution and weight, the truck can easily cause a serious accident once it gets on the highway.

A law firm with experience in the trucking industry

At the Carmel, Indiana, law firm of Wagner Reese & Crossen, we understand the relationship between weight, axle distribution and stability. Chuck Stratis, our executive director, was a risk manager with a major trucking firm for many years. Clients who have been injured in trucking accidents benefit from his special knowledge of matters such as truck loading and logbooks.

A law firm that knows how to investigate and prove improper truck loading.

If you have been injured in a trucking accident, it is important to have someone on your side who can determine if the load and weight were factors in the accident. Contact Wagner Reese & Crossen to schedule a free initial consultation to discuss your case. Call us at 800-792-0332.

We have the knowledge and experience to identify improper loading

An improperly loaded trailer is a hazard. When the load is not distributed correctly, tires can blow out. If the driver brakes suddenly, the wheels may not respond as anticipated and cause loss of control. An overweight truck can take much longer to stop. A load that is not secured with load locks can shift and cause a jackknife or rollover. The liquid in a tanker truck without baffles can cause a truck to tip. A covered wagon with loose straps can result in a spilled load.

A hazardous load requires special attention

When transporting a hazardous load, it is particularly important that the driver be specially certified and have an endorsement on his or her commercial driver’s license. With the knowledge that comes from certification, the driver should be able to monitor the safety of the load he or she is carrying and ensure that all hatches, spigots and other parts of the truck that secure the load are functioning properly.

Whether the load is a hazardous gas, a corrosive industrial component or a flatbed of lumber, our truck accident investigation team begins investigating the accident quickly. We know that the insurance companies and truck companies have many experts on their side. It is important to show them that you are serious and have the support of a law firm with trucking experience working for you.

Contact the Carmel, Indiana, law firm of Wagner Reese & Crossen. Call us for your free initial consultation if you’ve been injured in a truck accident.

An Indiana law firm with a national trucking accident practice