Loose Freight Accidents

Indiana Truck Accident Lawyers

Loose Freight Injury Attorneys

Dockworkers, truck drivers, and truck company managers have a responsibility to make sure that their freight is sufficiently secure to prevent loose freight from causing damage in the event of an accident. According to section 393.102 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations, cargo securement devices and systems must be capable of withstanding three forces, each applied separately. These forces include deceleration moving forward, acceleration moving backwards, and acceleration moving laterally or when struck from the side.

"Securement systems must provide a downward force equivalent to at least twenty percent of the weight of the cargo" Section 393.102(b)

Tabor Law Firm provides experienced, aggressive representation for people injured in loose freight accidents. Contact our offices if you, or a family member, has been injured in a truck accident. We have the experience necessary to investigate truck accidents to determine whether shifting freight caused the accident, or whether your injuries could have been reduced or avoided if the freight had been secured according to regulations.

A Note to Commercial Truck Drivers

Loose freight accident injuries can end your commercial driving career. In many cases, truck operators don't load the freight they are hauling, and are severely injured when unsecured products cause accidents on the road. When hazardous materials are being hauled, it is even more critical that freight be secured and marked according to regulations. Truck and freight companies have legal obligations to protect you from accidents caused by improperly secured freight. Although we are not a workers' compensation law firm, we represent professional truck drivers injured in accidents caused by industry negligence. We can help you. Contact us to schedule a free consultation about the circumstances of your accident and injuries.

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