Overloaded or overweight trucks can greatly increase the risk of an accident that causes serious injury or death to others in nearby vehicles. Protecting your right to compensation for damages from an overloaded truck accident starts with a free consultation with a lawyer at Law Office of Brian H. Turner, PC. Our goal is to assist clients with holistic representation in their legal claims and aggressive case strategies to pursue maximum compensation. We communicate with insurance companies, coordinate second opinions on medical care, and take the lead at every stage of the case.
Our tractor-trailer collision attorneys work to make the claims process as easy as possible for our clients, including coming to your home for an initial consultation if needed. After overloaded/overweighted truck accidents in Stockton, turn to Law Office of Brian H. Turner, PC for legal support and guidance.
When a truck becomes overweight or overloaded, the driver may experience a sudden loss of control or encounter other problems that cause accidents. For example, a truck driver hauling an overloaded rig may have trouble changing lanes, braking for traffic, or driving the speed limit. A big rig that is overweight may also be at risk of toppling in bad weather conditions or have mechanical failures that contribute to an accident.
California Vehicle Code § 35550 imposes weight limits for operating a truck in the state based on its number of axles and tires. A violation of these weight limits, resulting in an accident, can establish the fault and liability of several different parties, depending on the circumstances.
Contacting local law enforcement and emergency responders is an essential first step to take after an accident. They can prepare police reports that document the likely cause of an accident and take photos of the scene. Our Stockton overloaded/overweight semi-truck accident lawyers can also seek additional information to prove a vehicle’s weight was a contributing cause of the collision by requesting the truck’s transportation logs and black box data.
The owner of a vehicle is generally liable for the injuries or deaths that occur through its negligent or wrongful operation under California Vehicle Code § 17150, including driving an overweight truck. Commercial trucking accidents often involve large business entities, and liability may extend beyond the driver to additional third parties. For example, the company responsible for loading the cargo transported at the time of an accident may have some liability for your injury.
Meeting with a lawyer as soon as possible after an accident is important for a better understanding of the potential value of a case. The compensation pursued in an overweight semi-truck accident case will depend on the severity of the injuries and the damages that result. Examples of damages to claim in a Stockton overloaded/overweight truck wreck could include the following:
These damages can be significant, especially in cases that result in permanent disability or death. Trucking companies and other responsible parties may seek to settle personal injury claims quickly by contacting unrepresented individuals. Working with an attorney from the start may help to protect against unfair settlement offers and make informed decisions about taking a case to trial.
There are legal deadlines for filing for compensation, so it is crucial to act promptly after overloaded/overweight truck accidents in Stockton. Take the first step and meet with one of our experienced lawyers. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation.
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