Trucks & Improperly Loaded Cargo

Accidents and Injuries from Improperly Loaded Cargo

Federal and state regulations governing the trucking industry include requirements for the safe handling, storage and security of all transported goods. Trucks can carry dangerous cargo that might include extremely heavy items that can crush an average car, volatile chemicals, or large livestock. Even loose gravel falling from a truck and onto the road can cause serious damage or even injury. Sometimes trucks can be overloaded and overweight causing them to overturn or a truck may have simply have improperly secured cargo. Falling items can cause very serious injuries making it very important that you have someone to stand up for you against careless trucking companies.

If any item falling off of a truck has caused you any damage or injury, you need to contact an Austin truck accident attorney to help you understand your legal options. We at Zinda & Davis PLLC will carefully listen to you describe your accident and quickly begin a thorough investigation. We will access driver’s logs, driving records, and conduct interviews with any witnesses to help ensure that those responsible for your accident are held to account.

Truck Accident Attorney in Austin

Trucking companies and their insurance carriers are large corporations with legal staffs that aggressively protect their company’s profit margins. You need a law firm that has experience standing up to big corporations and their vast resources. You need an attorney that is friendly, professional and will treat you with dignity and respect no matter the size of your case. We have access to experts as well as leading-edge technology that we may be able to use to investigate and establish your case. Though our seasoned attorneys are proficient negotiating settlements, we prepare all of our cases for court should it be necessary. Our skilled attorneys will provide you with the personal attention you deserve so that you can feel confident that you a being energetically represented.

Contact an Austin truck accident lawyer from our professional and caring firm when you are seeking compensation for damages caused by improperly loaded cargo.