Boise Trucking Accident Attorneys
A fully loaded truck is dangerous enough. An overloaded truck or one with shifting cargo increases the risk of a crash and often compounds the devastation.
Federal and state agencies regulate the maximum weight of tractor trailers and other multiple-axle trucks. Those agencies also specify methods for securing freight. The Carty Houst law firm in Boise can step in if a family member's injury or death stemmed from willful violations of these safety regulations.
With a successful record in truck crash cases across Idaho, we have the knowledge and resources to hold trucking companies accountable for cargo-related accidents. Contact us immediately to get investigators to the site of the accident.
Overweight or Improperly Loaded Trucks
A truck that exceeds weight restrictions can cause tires and brakes to fail, or at a minimum, requires much more stopping distance. In a crash, the extra mass transfers greater energy to the occupants in the smaller vehicle, making bad injuries even worse.
Poorly secured cargo can break loose and fall onto the roadway, or shift inside the truck, causing the rig to veer or jackknife.
Carty Houst has the means to hire accident reconstruction specialists and automotive experts to demonstrate how cargo issues caused or contributed to our clients' injuries. Our experiencedlawyers are also skilled at identifying all liable parties — the transportation company and any third parties involved in loading freight. It is critical to identify all available insurance because of the massive medical, financial and personal losses typical in a truck accident.
Call 208-342-3501 or 877-293-9300 or contact us online for a free consultation, including evenings or weekends and home or hospital visits. There are no attorney fees unless we secure a settlement or verdict.
