Over-Weight Trucks in Austin

Austin Truck Accident Attorney

Trucking companies are under enormous pressure to meet deadlines and keep costs low. As a result, they try to move freight as quickly and cheaply as possible. Nonetheless, a commercial truck driver has a clear responsibility to examine the truck and ensure their load is not overweight or unbalanced. Those problems can become your problem when overloaded trucks cause accidents. Failure to investigate these problems can lead tires to bust, brakes to fail or malfunction, result in difficulty steering, cause trucks to rollover, and roads and bridges to collapse. If you have been injured in a truck accident involving an over-weight truck you should speak to an Austin truck accident lawyer at Zinda & Davis PLLC.

Accidents involving any large truck can have devastating effects on other vehicles involved. When the truck is also over-weight, the after-effects of a collision can increase the destruction severely. Such trucks are much harder for the driver to control, especially in an emergency situation. Such accidents not only can result in traumatic or catastrophic injuries but also result in fatal ities. If you have suffered the loss of a loved one in such an accident we can assist you in pursuing a wrongful death settlement In addition to any other claims.

What to do After a Truck Accident

If an over-weighted truck caused or contributed to the accident that injured you, we can represent you. Let us aggressively pursue financial compensation for the full amount of damages you have suffered. These may include compensation for your pain and suffering, medical bills, lost wages or income, property damage and more. There is a statute of limitation on making a claim following an injury accident. It is important that you speak to a lawyer as soon as possible to ensure that you can seek the maximum financial compensation for your medical bills, losses and other damages. Don’t let an insurance company rush you to accept a settlement without first speaking to one of our attorneys. We will answer all your questions and explain what your rights are to pursue the settlement you deserve. If you are unable to visit our offices we will come to you. There is absolutely no cost to you and no obligation. If we represent your case you will not need to pay any attorney fees or other legal costs until you receive your settlement.

Contact an Austin truck accident attorney if you have been injured in an accident involving an over-weight truck.