Why Are Overloaded Trucks So Dangerous In Pittsburgh?

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Why Are Overloaded Trucks So Dangerous In
Pittsburgh?

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Overloading a large commercial truck is one of
the most irresponsible things a truck driver or
trucking company can do. Not only it is illegal,
but it can lead to a serious crash. If you or a
loved one have been injured and need a Pittsburgh
truck accident attorney, let them get to work
today. At Shenderovich, Shenderovich Fishman,
their knowledgeable and experienced team will
thoroughly investigate your truck crash. Their
goal is to secure the compensation you need for
all of your injury-related expenses.
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What Do They Know About Large Truck Crashes?
The US Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration (FMCSA) keeps track of all large
truck crashes. During the latest reporting year,
there were nearly 5,000 total fatalities and
almost 150,000 injuries as a result of large
truck accidents. In Pennsylvania, their
Department of Transportation tells them that
there were nearly 7,000 large truck crashes
during that same year. Thousands of
Pennsylvanians were injured, and 145 people lost
their lives.
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What Are The Dangers Of Overloading A Truck?
A fully loaded tractor-trailer can weigh as much
as 80,000 pounds. Considering the average
passenger vehicle weighs around 4,000 pounds, a
collision is often devastating for passenger
vehicle drivers and their passengers. Unfortunatel
y, trucks are often overloaded beyond the legally
allowed capacity. The weight that is allowable by
the FMCSA varies depending on the truck, and they
need to note that certain types of roads have
their own limits.
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An Overloaded Truck Can Cause
Mechanical issues due to the extra weight.
Vehicle systems commonly fail because there is
too much weight, particularly the brakes,
steering, and suspension.
Drivers to lose control. When there is too much
weight, a driver could lose control when going
down an incline.
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Why Would A Truck Be Overloaded?
There are various reasons a truck could be
overloaded. In some cases, the truck company
pressures the driver or cargo loaders to carry
more than allowed to make extra money from the
load. This is pure negligence, and this greed can
get people killed. There are also times when the
driver or company relies on a cargo loading
company to load the truck. The loaders may make a
mistake and load more than capacity without the
driver knowing.
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What Can I Expect To Get In Compensation?
When you or a loved one are injured in a truck
crash that occurred due to an overloaded trailer
or truck, you should be eligible for
compensation. At Shenderovich, Shenderovich
Fishman, their attorneys are ready to get to work
on your behalf today.
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• Their qualified and experienced team is going to
  investigate every aspect of your crash so they
  can secure the following
• Coverage of your medical bills
• Compensation for lost income if you cannot work
• Mental anguish damages
• Loss of enjoyment of life damages
• Possible punitive damages against the truck
  driver or company

When you need a Pittsburgh truck accident lawyer,
you can contact them for a free consultation by
calling at 888-988-9467.
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