Baton Rouge and Lafayette Improperly Loaded Truck Wreck Lawyers
Did an Unsecured Load or Weight Violation Contribute to the Crash
There is little margin for error when a fully loaded tractor trailer is coming to an intersection or negotiating a curve. If the truck is too heavy, the driver may not be able to stop in time. If the cargo shifts, the driver may lose control of the rig.
Gordon McKernan and McKernan Law Firm represent people who suffered serious harm or lost a loved one because public safety was sacrificed for profit. We have a long record of notable verdicts and settlements for trucking negligence, including overweight and improperly loaded trucks.
We know that truck accidents are devastating for victims and families. Contact us online or call our Baton Rouge office toll free at 877-247-3310 for a free consultation. We take cases in Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Lake Charles and throughout Louisiana, as well as Mississippi and Texas.
Negligent Freight Loading and Intentional Violations
Trial attorney Gordon McKernan has 20 years of experience in the complex field of trucking accident litigation. He and his legal team are skilled at demonstrating that the trucking company tried to make more money by overloading the truck or save money by cutting corners on cargo loading regulations.
In our investigation of truck accidents, we work with experts who can reconstruct the crash and identify the negligence:
- Overloading which increased braking distance
- Shifting freight that caused the truck to jackknife or tip over
- Unbalanced loads that reduced maneuverability
- Unsecured freight that fell from the truck
- Improperly secured hazardous cargo
- Cargo that broke free in a crash and caused injury
- Worn or broken tarps and tie-downs
- Driver error (failure to judge stopping distance)
We have won damages for severe injuries or wrongful death against trucking companies, their drivers and third parties involved in loading cargo in a non-compliant or careless manner.
Get Gordon. Get a Lawyer Who Knows Truck Accidents.
We fight for our clients by holding truck companies, freight companies and businesses accountable, in settlement negotiations or at trial. Call 877-247-3310 or contact us online for a free consultation with Baton Rouge overweight truck accident lawyers. If we take your case, there are no fees whatsoever unless we win compensation.
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