Falling Cargo

CHICAGO FALLING CARGO TRUCK ACCIDENT LAWYERS

Serving residents in Will, Kane & Grundy County, IL

FALLING CARGO TRUCK ACCIDENT ATTORNEY IN WILL & KANE COUNTY, IL

When cargo falls off of a truck, it can cause extremely hazardous road conditions and there can be catastrophic accidents as a result. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has very strict regulations in place in terms of how cargo should be loaded properly onto a truck. The truck driver and the company they work for have a responsibility to ensure that the cargo is loaded and secured properly. These requirements include:

  • Freight needs to be secured so that it cannot roll or shift
  • Freight needs to be able to withstand changes in speed and turning forces
  • Depending on the size and weight of the cargo, there is a minimum of tie downs that must be utilized

There are checkpoints and weight stations on the interstates, but unfortunately, many truck drivers pass right by in order to save time. Determining liability in a trucking accident can be challenging, since there are multiple parties who might be to blame. The truck driver, their employer and the warehouse where the cargo was loaded might have all contributed to the negligence that caused the accident. Since these types of cases can be very complex, you need to have the Whiteside & Goldberg's proficient trucking accident attorneys by your side to ensure you get the compensation that you are entitled to.

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