Overweight Truck Violations in Brooklyn

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One of the most common causes of truck accidents is overloaded cargo. When a commercial truck carries too much weight, the vehicle generates more momentum that makes it extremely hard to stop. Collisions involving overweight trucks often result in catastrophic injuries and fatalities.

If you suffered a serious injury after being involved in a truck accident caused by an overweight or overloaded commercial truck, it is imperative to retain legal counsel from an experienced overweight truck violation accident lawyer. With millions of dollars recovered on behalf of our clients, our lawyers at Belushin Law Firm, P.C. understands what it takes to obtain the most favorable outcome possible and help you make a successful recovery from injury.

Dangers Associated with Overweight Trucks

According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, commercial trucks have a maximum weight capacity of 20,000 pounds per axle, which is 80,000 pounds in total for a four-axle truck. Commercial trucking companies and truck drivers are obligated to maintain the proper weight limits and ensure that the cargo is loaded sufficiently and distributed evenly.

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With more than a decade of experience, Belushin Law Firm, P.C. possesses the extensive knowledge of New York and federal trucking regulations to determine all of your available legal options. Let us fight tirelessly for you while you make the best recovery possible.