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Mar 27, 2017

Semi-Trucks and Loose Cargo

Every driver has encountered debris in the road.

Sometimes it’s from natural causes, like a downed tree branch or an object blowing in the wind, but many times those loose objects in the road are the result of human error.

Accidents between trucks and smaller vehicles are a threat to commuters by simple physics, but improperly secured cargo falling off a semi trailer is an added danger on the road.

Whether you’ve encountered a loose, flapping tarp on the highway or the more startling instance of a breakaway object hurling toward your windshield, commercial trucks are required by law to secure their cargo following strict guidelines.

Common cargo violations

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has issued a flyer with the five most common violations by commercial drivers:

  • Failure to prevent shifting or the loss of a load
  • Failure to secure equipment
  • Damaged or worn out tie-downs, including chain, straps and bungees
  • Insufficient tie-downs
  • Loose tie-downs

When debris does damage

If loose cargo has caused a traffic accident that’s left you injured or facing vehicle repair, it’s important that you explore your options carefully.

A well-secured item doesn’t just fall into the road. It’s likely that the driver was violating basic principles of his or her job, which is a form of negligence.

An experienced personal injury attorney can help you to pinpoint causation of an accident and to determine the real value of your losses: monetary, emotional, related to lost time and, in the most unfortunate circumstances, the wrongful death of a loved one.

Professional drivers need to follow the rules. With such a significant size disparity on the road, your safety depends on properly fastened equipment.

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: commercial vehicle accidents, truck accidents

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Rick R.
Rick R.
22:49 18 Jan 18
Ms Molly Burk is a very good Lawyer and even better human being. She restores faith in the process and works hard to get justice for her clients.I have great confidence in her abilities and her integrity.I thank her from the bottom of my heart for the suburb work she and her staff did on my daughters disability case.
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Holly C
06:06 06 Jan 20
Molly and Jennifer are absolutely incredible to work with! They stay on top of every single step of the process, and kept me so well informed! They are both wonderful, helpful people, and I am so greatful to have had their help!!
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Debbie R.
20:10 18 Jan 18
Our family attempted to work with other lawyers for our daughter’s disability benefits application and appeals process before finding Ms.Burke. Ms. Burke is, by far, the best lawyer I have ever done business with. She approached our case with genuine caring and thoroughness. We would not have been awarded disability benefits for our daughter without the untiring, unwavering work of Ms Burke. She supported us through her expertise of the law and Social Security requirements. She bolstered us emotionally as needed. She always returned phone calls, emails, and texts in a timely manner. I have already recommended her to other people and will continue to do so. She is the best!
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