Preliminary 2023 data from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration reports 6,402 large truck accidents in Illinois that injured 3,205 people and killed 172. While many truck accident injuries result from direct impact, there is also a danger of indirect injuries caused by a truck’s cargo.
What kinds of accidents can result from cargo issues? Who is liable in these cases? If you sustained injuries in a truck accident, an experienced lawyer from Barrington Injury Attorneys can investigate your situation, establish liability, and help you obtain the compensation you deserve.
How Can a Truck’s Cargo Cause Accidents and Injuries?
When fully loaded, a tractor-trailer can weigh 80,000 pounds. Much of that weight comes from the truck’s cargo. Whether a truck is hauling cases of canned goods stacked on pallets or large items secured by chains on flatbed trailers, the load must be balanced and secured correctly so the driver can control his truck.