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Austin, Texas, Truck Accident Attorneys

An overweight or improperly loaded truck is a wreck waiting to happen. Trucks with unbalanced or overweight loads are harder to maneuver and to stop. Unsecured items can come loose in transit, creating deadly projectiles that can injure other people.

At the law firm of Leonard B. Gabbay, P.C. in Austin, Texas, our lawyers represent the victims of truck accidents. If you have been injured or a loved one has been killed in a truck accident, our lawyers will conduct a careful investigation to determine if the truck was overloaded or if cargo was improperly secured. If so, that information may be presented to a jury.

Overloaded trucks

To maximize profits, trucking companies sometimes overload their semis or drive on roads that are not designed to carry fully loaded tractor-trailers.

The weight of commercial trucks is regulated not only by federal law, but also by Texas state and local laws. In addition to damaging roads, overloaded vehicles take longer to stop, go slower on upgrades and faster on downgrades.

Unsecured and unbalanced loads

Under Texas and federal law, truck drivers are responsible for securing their loads. However, in the rush to deliver loads, some truck drivers fail to properly balance and secure their loads.

An unbalanced load can put too much weight on one of the trucks axels, causing a rollover or tire blowout. An unsecured load can shift in transit, causing the truck driver to lose control of the vehicle. Falling debris from flatbed trailers can cause accidents and serious injury in the wake of the vehicle.

Free truck accident attorney consultation

If you have been injured by an overloaded or improperly loaded truck, call 1-866-912-8636 or fill out our simple contact form.

We have offices in Austin and Houston. All meetings are by appointment only. From our offices in Austin and Houston, we will travel to truck driver accident victims throughout Texas.