Texas Improper Cargo Weight Distribution Truck Accident Lawyer
You should never have to be in an accident caused by an over- or improperly-loaded truck in Texas. These truck accidents are entirely preventable. Negligent truck drivers and trucking companies cause these crashes when they fail to uphold state and federal regulations.
The aggressive attorneys at Zehl & Associates can demand full accountability if you were harmed due to their negligence. Contact us at (888) 603-3636 to schedule a free consultation with a Texas improper cargo weight distribution truck accident lawyer today.
Table of Contents
- How Zehl & Associates Can Help You After a Truck Accident in Texas
- What Are Cargo Weight Distribution and Load Shift Accidents?
- How Much Is My Truck Accident Case Worth?
- What Damages Can I Recover After a Truck Crash?
- Can I Still Recover Compensation If I’m Being Blamed for the Accident?
- What Is the Deadline to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit in Texas?
- Contact Us Today for a Free Consultation with a Texas Improper Cargo Weight Distribution Truck Accident Lawyer
How Zehl & Associates Can Help You After a Truck Accident in Texas
Truck accidents don’t just result in devastating injuries — or even fatalities — they often leave families dealing with long-term physical, emotional, and financial consequences. But while you’re overwhelmed in the aftermath, the trucking company is already working to avoid responsibility and pay you as little as possible for your injuries and losses.
At Zehl & Associates, we don’t just step in and level the playing field — we redefine it. With the resources and experience to take on the largest trucking companies in the world and not only win, but set records, our reputation speaks for itself:
- Billions won for accident victims, including
- The #1 largest accident verdict in Texas history
- The #1 largest truck accident settlement in Texas
- Five of the largest verdicts and settlements in Texas history
- Record-breaking verdicts and settlements against some of the largest corporations in the world
When you choose our truck accident lawyers, you’re choosing a team that fights to secure the justice and full compensation you deserve—while standing by you every step of the way:
- Ensuring access to the best doctors and medical care in the country, so you receive the treatment and recovery support you need
- Deploying top-tier experts—including biomechanical engineers, accident reconstructionists, and other specialists—to investigate the crash and prove how it happened and how it could, and should, have been prevented
- Uncovering critical evidence the trucking company doesn’t want us to find—like onboard camera footage, EDR (“black box”) data, maintenance records, bills of lading, and more—to hold trucking companies and their drivers fully accountable for causing you harm.
- Refusing to settle for less than the full compensation you deserve for your injuries and losses
- Preparing every case for trial, so if the trucking company won’t pay what you deserve, they’ll see us in the courtroom—where we’ve never lost a case
Insurance companies and trucking companies know exactly who we are — and they know we mean business. Call us today to get started with a free case review by a Texas improper cargo weight distribution truck accident lawyer: 1-888-603-3636.
What Are Cargo Weight Distribution and Load Shift Accidents?
Commercial trucks are responsible for carrying large loads across thousands of miles.
State and federal regulations dictate many aspects of this work, including:
- How much weight a truck can carry without requiring a special permit
- The type of materials that must be used to secure loads
- Whether loads must be covered
- The minimum number of tiedowns required for loads
- Mandatory cargo inspections
- How specific cargo must be transported
When trucking companies and drivers do not follow these rules closely, they can cause accidents. Cargo shifts or spills can destabilize the vehicle. When a truck’s weight is not evenly spread across the vehicle, it can tip over, especially during turns or sudden stops.
Unsecured loads can become dislodged and fall off the truck into the pathway of other motorists. Overloaded trucks can strain the vehicles and their components, making truck crashes more likely.
How Much Is My Truck Accident Case Worth?
The potential value of your case depends on several factors, including:
- The nature and severity of your injuries
- The extent of your pain and suffering
- How the accident affected your life
- Whether you were able to return to work after the accident
- Who is responsible for your injuries
- Whether you contributed to the accident
We will fight to recover maximum compensation on your behalf.
What Damages Can I Recover After a Truck Crash?
Texas personal injury victims have the right to demand compensation for all of their accident-related losses, including:
- Medical bills and ongoing medical expenses
- Rehabilitation costs and future medical expenses
- Lost wages and loss of earning potential
- Sick time and vacation pay used while away from work
- Reduced earning capacity
- Property damage
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Impairment
- Disfigurement
- Loss of quality of life
If a jury finds by clear and convincing evidence that the defendant acted grossly negligent, it can award exemplary damages to you. These damages are intended to punish the defendant and deter similar conduct in the future, but they are rarely awarded.
Can I Still Recover Compensation If I’m Being Blamed for the Accident?
Yes – as long as you are less than 51% at fault for the accident. However, your compensation is reduced by your degree of fault, so if a jury finds you 20% at fault for the crash, your damages are reduced by 20%. Our lawyers will fight relentlessly to minimize any fault attributed to you to maximize your personal injury claim.
What Is the Deadline to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit in Texas?
Texas’ statute of limitations gives you two years to from the date of your accident to file a lawsuit in most cases. If you miss this deadline and don’t file your case, you may forfeit your right to compensation. It’s in your best interest to contact an experienced attorney as quickly as possible so we can preserve valuable evidence before it is lost or destroyed and conduct an objective investigation to support your case.
Contact Us Today for a Free Consultation with a Texas Improper Cargo Weight Distribution Truck Accident Lawyer
Having successfully represented thousands of 18-wheeler and semi-truck accident victims against the largest trucking companies in the United States, our undefeated Texas truck and 18-wheeler lawyers have the resources and experience to fight for you.
If you or a loved one was injured in a truck accident, contact us today to schedule a free consultation with a Texas improper cargo weight distribution truck accident attorney.
Call us at 888-603-3636 or contact us online for a free consultation. Our record-setting Texas truck accident attorneys are ready to begin fighting for you as soon as you are.