What to do when Texas Wrecks caused by Shifting Truck Cargo injure You
Just the other day on I-10 in Baytown, Texas, the cargo load of an 18-wheeler shifted while the truck was trying to merge onto the interstate from the Texas 300 Spur. The sudden shift of tons of cargo threw the truck into a rollover. Our Pearland truck accident lawyers remark that the messy Baytown accident scene took hours to clear.
Truck accidents caused by shifting or falling cargo could be fatal to truck drivers and to others on the road nearby. For example, some months back, a truck driven by Otto Tello was carrying a load of drill pipe over a narrow bridge near Schriever, Louisiana when the load suddenly shifted. The pipes shifted backwards and took the truck with it, pulling Mr. Tello and his rig off the bridge into a canal. The Pearland truck accident lawyers at Denena Points, PC sadly note that Mr. Tello died at the scene of the wreck.
Laws Require Truckers to Adequately Secure their Cargo to Prevent Dangerous Accidents
Fully loaded 18-wheelers can weigh 40 tons (80,000 pounds) or more. Due to the dangers of incapacitating or fatal injuries in the event that one of these behemoths wrecks or spills its cargo, truck drivers are required by federal law to adequately secure the massive loads they carry before they take to the road. Where the drivers don’t load the trucks themselves, they’re required by law to check and make sure that the cargo has been adequately secured before they get behind the wheel.
You could Hold Truckers Financially Accountable if their Negligence Harms You
When you or a loved on has been injured because of shifting truck cargo, you might be eligible to hold the truck driver, cargo loader, and/or trucking company fully accountable for the costs of your injuries and losses from the accident. But going up against the big trucking companies and their insurers can be challenging. Unless you have an experienced Pearland truck accident lawyer on your side, you could find your compensation claim minimized or denied altogether by interests more powerful, experienced, and well-financed than you. Highly paid defense teams could ensure that you get nothing for the serious harm you’ve suffered.
Contact the Pearland Truck Accident Lawyers at Denena Points, PC when You need to Win Your Compensation Claim after a Serious Truck Accident Injury
With more than 15 years of experience successfully resolving truck accident injury claims on behalf of your clients, the Texas Board Certified personal injury attorneys at Denena Points, PC could provide you with the legal experience, in-depth knowledge, and insightful strategies that you need to win your claim against powerful interests like the big trucking companies and their insurers.
Call us today at 281-369-4363 or reach us through our online contact form to schedule aFREE, no obligation legal consultation to discuss your truck accident injury and potential eligibility for full financial compensation. Let us help you WIN.