If you have ever pulled a trailer with your vehicle, you may be able to imagine how difficult it is for truck drivers to maintain control of their vehicle when their trailer begins to swerve. The sheer size and weight of trailers makes them particularly difficult to control under adverse conditions. Runaway trailers, jackknife accidents and rollovers are all examples of crashes that can occur when a trailer is improperly loaded or overloaded.
Whenever a truck veers out of control and someone is hurt, it must be determined exactly what caused the truck driver to lose control. Some Arizona truck accidents involve trailers that were overloaded or loaded improperly. Trucks that are pulling a substantial amount of weight are harder to control and more difficult to slow down. Trailers that are loaded unevenly are likely to tip over or overturn. When all the weight is put on the back of a trailer, the front of the trailer may lift off the ground and the truck driver may struggle to properly control the vehicle.
The company or person responsible for an improperly loaded trailer may be held responsible for the damages suffered by victims of their negligence. Truck drivers, truck owners, shipping companies and loading companies may all be held liable for truck accidents that involve improperly loaded or overloaded trailers. It can be challenging to prove liability for these types of crashes and it helps to have a skilled truck accident attorney on your side, fighting for your rights and protecting your best interests.
The experienced Phoenix overloaded truck accident attorneys at The Breyer Law Offices P.C handle all types of Arizona truck accidents. We help victims hold at-fault parties responsible for the damages they cause. If you or a loved one has been injured in a truck accident, please contact us today at 602-457-6222.
