May 24, 2019 - Truck Accidents by Jack Hirsch
Experienced Truck Accident Attorney in Phoenix, AZ Unsecured and improperly secured cargo loads are a significant contributor to truck accidents in Arizona, and throughout the United States. According to a study conducted by the AAA Foundation, between 2011 and 2014, a failure to properly secure loads led to more than 200,000 crashes, 39,000 injuries, and 500 deaths. If you have sustained injuries in a truck accident that was caused by an unsecured or improperly secured cargo load, then Arizona law may entitle you to compensation. Contact us at Hirsch & Lyon to learn more about how we can help. Risks Posed by Unsecured Cargo Unsecured and improperly secured cargo on trucks pose major accident risks to others on the roadway, including but not limited to: Heightened probability of a rollover accident Reduced maneuverability of truck Unexpected and inconsistent impact on maneuverability of truck Danger of loose cargo exiting the truck and colliding with others Multiple Liability Sources When litigating a truck accident dispute centered around the damages caused by unsecured or improperly secured cargo, you may be faced with significant challenges (and opportunities) due to the nature of the accident — simply put, responsibility for an unsecured or improperly secured cargo load does not typically rest on the shoulders of a single defendant. In fact, there may be multiple defendants on whom liability can be imposed: Drivers and their employers Cargo loaders and their employers How does this work in real-world terms? Consider the following example. Suppose that you are […]