Category Archives: Cargo Securement Accident
The Risks of Improperly Loaded Tow Trucks
Tow trucks are an important part of the economy throughout Texas, and they deliver a very important service. All drivers have seen a tow truck at the side of the road at one point or another, helping move vehicles that have broken down. Most people do not even think about these tow trucks until… Read More »
What Causes Cargo-Related Truck Accidents?
Over just one four-year period in the United States, more than 200,000 truck accidents were caused by falling cargo and debris on the roads and highways, according to the American Automobile Association (AAA). Over 65 percent of these accidents were caused directly by falling cargo, while the remaining crashes were caused by drivers swerving… Read More »
Three Frequently Asked Questions About Accidents Caused By Falling Cargo
Of all the types of accidents involving 18-wheelers you may think about, those caused by falling cargo may often be overlooked. However, truck accidents caused by spilling or falling cargo are some of the most serious. Like all accidents, these crashes happen in a second and you will suddenly have to deal with the… Read More »
How Can A San Antonio Cargo Securement Accident Lawyer Help After A Crash?
Of all the different types of truck accidents, those involving falling cargo are some of the most serious. When cargo falls off a truck, the truck driver will usually lose control, which can easily cause an accident. Of course, the cargo itself is often very heavy and large and can also cause a serious… Read More »
Hazards That Cause Falling Cargo
Many people cannot fathom that cargo would ever fall off a tractor-trailer. After all, these commercial trucks, and the people who drive them, have a legal obligation to get their cargo to its destination safely and to secure it properly. Additionally, cargo is usually secured in the back of a truck, with doors that… Read More »
Common Injuries Caused By Falling Cargo
Many people are nervous driving around big trucks on San Antonio’s roads and highways. It is easy to understand why. Tractor-trailers are immense, and they weigh thousands more times than a passenger vehicle. Unfortunately, 18-wheelers and other types of commercial trucks do not always have to collide into another vehicle or object to cause… Read More »
Preventing Falling Cargo Accidents
When a truck’s cargo is properly secured, it will move with the truck as the vehicle moves. Most people pass many trucks on the roads and highways, sometimes a dozen a day, and take for granted that the cargo it is carrying will stay put. Unfortunately, this does not always happen and there are… Read More »
Can Truck Drivers File A Claim For Improperly Secured Cargo?
When people think of truck accidents, they often first think of negligent truck drivers. It is true that any time a truck driver speeds, texts while driving, or otherwise acts carelessly, they can cause a crash that results in catastrophic injuries. However, it is not always only truckers who cause these serious crashes. Sometimes,… Read More »
How Does Falling Truck Cargo Cause Accidents?
Shifting, falling, and spilling cargo causes approximately 3,000 truck accidents every year in the United States. Although these types of crashes do not rank as some of the most collisions involving trucks, as they make up fewer than one percent of all truck accidents, they can still be deadly. Improperly loaded or secured cargo… Read More »