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Trucking Accident Attorneys Serving Indiana

The goal of the trucking industry in Indiana and beyond is to transport as much freight as possible as quickly and inexpensively as possible. In order to meet that goal, trucking companies often cut corners and violate regulations in how they transport cargo. In doing so, safety of Indiana roadways and roadways throughout the country can be compromised.

Trucking Accidents Involving Overloading in Indiana

There are strict federal and state regulations for how much a truck and its cargo can weigh. These regulations were established to protect the integrity of the roadways as well as the safety of other passenger vehicles on the road. Overweight trucks can be more difficult for drivers to control particularly in terms of stopping distance. As a result, truck overloading can be the cause of a trucking accident. Additionally, the heavier a truck is, the more damage it can do in a collision.

How cargo is loaded onto a truck can also make a difference in how safe it is to drive. An unbalanced trailer can cause both braking and turning problems for the driver. This can cause a very dangerous rollover accident.

Trucking Accidents Involving Hazardous Cargo in Indiana

Many of the trucks that share the Indiana highways are loaded with hazardous cargo. These trucks are subject to strict regulation by the federal government. These regulations include identification with a placard or label using the United Nations 4-digit numbering system and refrigeration for certain chemicals and gases. Additionally, trucks carrying hazardous materials must be certified by the Department of Transportation. Failure to meet these requirements is a grave offense. In an accident, exposure to hazardous cargo can cause such injuries as:

  • Loss of sight
  • Exposure to carcinogens
  • Brain damage
  • Lung damage
  • Burns

These injuries can be long-term and life threatening, and they are not limited to victims inside other vehicles. Anyone in the vicinity of the crash may become a victim.

Experienced Network of Trucking Attorneys Serving Indiana

If you were injured or a loved one was killed in a truck accident involving load issues or hazardous cargo in Indiana, Dinizulu Law Group Ltd., can help you sue for the compensation you deserve. We are highly experienced in working on these types of trucking cases. Contact us today for a free consultation.

Visit www.dlg-trucking.com for more information.