Should I Go To The Hospital After A Car Crash?

Should I Go To The Hospital After A Car Crash?

by | Mar 7, 2018 | Blog

There are approximately 4 million emergency room visits related to car crashes every year in the United States. The people who visit emergency rooms after a car crash suffer a wide range of injuries from whiplash and other soft tissue injuries to head trauma and spinal cord damage.

Car crash victims should always go to the hospital immediately after a crash if they are in need of emergency medical attention. But, victims with nonlife-threatening injuries should also make it a priority to go to the hospital for medical attention right away. Why? Here are some of the many reasons:

Symptoms Don’t Always Appear Right Away

People often assume that they will be able to tell if they are injured right after the crash occurs. It’s true that victims are usually able to tell that they have sustained an injury after the crash. But, some victims do not notice symptoms of their injuries for hours or even days after a crash.

How does this happen? When the body senses potential danger, it automatically begins to release adrenaline to prepare the body for a fight-or-flight response. Adrenaline blocks the pain receptors, which is why car crash victims often cannot tell their body is in pain immediately after a crash. Once the adrenaline wears off, car crash victims will finally be able to sense their pain again.

Because of the release of adrenaline, what may feel like a minor injury at the scene of the crash could actually be a major injury. For this reason, it’s best to seek medical attention so a doctor can examine the injury. Car crash victims that wait to see a doctor may find that the injury has become much worse by the time their adrenaline rush has gone away and they are able to feel pain. If the injury has worsened, it may be harder to treat.

Delayed Medical Treatment Could Affect Your Personal Injury Claim

Seeking medical treatment as soon as possible after a car crash is also important if you plan on filing a personal injury claim. The at-fault party’s insurance company is responsible for compensating you for the injuries sustained in the crash. However, no insurance company will write a check to a car crash victim without first reviewing the victim’s medical records.

Besides determining if the injuries actually exist, the insurance adjuster will also look at the dates that you were treated. If you waited to see a doctor after a crash instead of going to the hospital right away, this will be a huge red flag for the insurance adjuster.

The insurance adjuster’s goal is to settle the case for as little as possible. Delayed medical treatment can help insurance adjusters accomplish this goal. The insurance adjuster may argue that the injuries are not as serious as you are claiming because if they were, you would have went to a doctor right away. Insurance adjusters can also argue that there’s no way to prove that the injuries were sustained in the car crash since you didn’t seek medical attention immediately after the crash. These arguments are not always effective, but if they are, they could significantly limit the amount of compensation that you are able to recover.

To prevent these problems, visit a hospital as soon as possible after a crash so a doctor can document when the injuries occurred and their severity.

Hospitals Offer Better Care Than Walk-In Clinics or Chiropractors

Car crash victims often think that it’s a good idea to go to a chiropractor or walk-in clinic after a crash, but that’s not necessarily true. Hospitals are known for having the best doctors in the community, so the medical care offered at these facilities will be of a higher quality than the care offered at a walk-in clinic.

Chiropractors specialize in injuries that affect the musculoskeletal system, which includes the muscles, ligaments and joints. These healthcare providers are not trained to handle injuries that affect other areas of the body, which is why you should visit a hospital instead of a chiropractor’s office. A chiropractor will not be able to examine car crash victims to look for and diagnose other injuries. They will also not be able to provide a wide range of treatments that car crash victims often need after being involved in a crash.

Plus, insurance companies often place lower values on personal injury cases involving victims that sought chiropractic care after a crash. This is because insurance adjusters favor traditional treatments provided by hospitals and physicians over specialized chiropractor care. Therefore, it’s possible that visiting a chiropractor over the hospital could lower the value of your car crash claim.

Visiting the Hospital: Yes or No?

The answer to this question is “it depends.” Car crash victims should only go to the hospital if they believe they are injured—regardless of how minor the injury may seem. However, car crash victims who are certain that they did not hit their head against anything, jerk their head back and forth, or sustain an injury in any other way do not have to go the hospital. If the events of the crash are a blur, it may be hard to remember whether or not you could have hit your head or been thrown forward hard enough to cause whiplash. In this situation, it’s better to be safe than sorry. Whenever you are in doubt about whether or not you are injured, it’s in your best interests to seek medical treatment.

Have you been injured in a car crash? Seeking medical attention should be your first priority. Then, contact Trial Lawyers for Justice today to schedule a consultation regarding your case. Let our experienced team of personal injury attorneys fight for the compensation that you deserve.

If I Am Partially At Fault For A Personal Injury, Can I Still File A Lawsuit?

If I Am Partially At Fault For A Personal Injury, Can I Still File A Lawsuit?

by | Jan 29, 2018 | Blog

Anyone who is injured by the negligent acts of another person has the right to file a personal injury claim. The purpose of a personal injury claim is to hold the at-fault party accountable for their negligent behavior and demand that they compensate you for the injuries they have caused.

But in many cases, more than one party may be partially to blame for the incident. Sometimes, one of these negligent parties is the person who is filing the personal injury claim. What happens if you are partially to blame for your own injuries? Can you still file a lawsuit? Here’s what you need to know:

The Role of Negligence in Personal Injury Cases

It’s important to understand how negligence plays a role in personal injury cases before learning about whether or not you can recover compensation if you are partially to blame for the incident.

In every personal injury case, it is the plaintiff’s responsibility to prove that the defendant’s negligent behavior directly caused the plaintiff’s injuries. To do this, the plaintiff must prove the following:

  • The defendant owed a duty of care to the plaintiff
  • The duty of care was breached
  • The plaintiff was injured as a result of the breach of duty of care

A “duty of care” is a legal term that refers to a person’s obligation to act in a responsible manner in order to avoid hurting others. For example, a driver owes a duty of care to all other drivers on the road. Drivers must act responsibly because if they don’t, their actions could harm other drivers on the road.

Breaching a duty of care is the definition of negligence. A duty of care is breached when a person fails to fulfill this legal obligation to act reasonably and responsibly. Using the same example from above, drivers can breach a duty of care when they choose to get behind the wheel while under the influence of alcohol. Driving drunk is not reasonable or responsible, so the driver is breaching the duty of care they owe to other drivers. Of course, this is only one example of how someone can breach their duty of care to others.

If the breach of the duty of care results in injuries, the victim has the right to sue. This means if a drunk driver hurts someone by colliding into their vehicle, they have the right to file a personal injury lawsuit against the drunk driver.

If the plaintiff can prove these three elements of negligence, they can prove the defendant was liable for the occurence and recover compensation for their injuries.

Modified Comparative Negligence Laws in Iowa

Sometimes, the plaintiff’s negligence can contribute to the cause of the incident as well. For example, let’s say you are jaywalking across the street when a vehicle hits you. The driver of the vehicle was texting at the time, which is why they did not see you in front of them. Texting while driving is dangerous, so the driver of the car that hit you is partially to blame for the crash. But, you are also partly to blame. Jaywalking is illegal and dangerous, so engaging in this activity is negligent. If you had walked across the street at a crosswalk, the incident may not have happened. In this case, both parties’ negligence led to the event.

Iowa has modified comparative negligence laws that come into play when the plaintiff is partially responsible for the occurrence that caused their injuries. The law states that a plaintiff can still recover compensation from the defendant as long as the plaintiff is not more than 50% liable for the incident. However, the amount of compensation that is awarded to the plaintiff will be reduced to account for the role that they played.

To illustrate how these laws work, let’s say you file a personal injury lawsuit against another driver who crashed into your car. The jury finds that both you and the defendant were negligent, and therefore both of you are partially responsible for the event. They believe that the defendant was 70% responsible for it and you were 30% responsible. As a result, the compensation that is awarded to you will be reduced by 30%.

As previously mentioned, the law bars plaintiffs who are more than 50% responsible for the incident from recovering compensation. This means if the jury found that you were 51% responsible and the defendant was only 49% responsible, you would not be awarded any compensation for your injuries.

How to Determine If You Are Partially to Blame

Determining who is liable for an incident is one of the most difficult steps in a personal injury case. It involves conducting a thorough investigation to gather evidence that shows which party caused the event. Evidence can be obtained by interviewing witnesses, reviewing surveillance footage, examining photos of the scene of the incident, and working with a reconstruction expert. Conducting this type of investigation requires extensive resources, which is why it’s best to let a personal injury attorney help. An attorney will be able to gather the evidence that you need to prove the other party was to blame. If your negligence played a role, an attorney can fight to ensure that this does not affect your ability to recover compensation.

Have you been injured in an incident that was partially or totally another person’s fault? If so, contact Trial Lawyers for Justice today to schedule a consultation regarding your case. Our experienced personal injury attorneys will help you seek justice against the negligent parties and recover the compensation that you deserve. The sooner that you contact our team about your case, the better the outcome may be.

Farm Equipment Accidents How to Share the Road What You Need to Know

Farm Equipment Accidents How to Share the Road What You Need to Know

by | Dec 29, 2017 | Blog

Farmers must use a lot of equipment in order to maintain their farms, including trucks, tractors, bailers, choppers, and seeders. Any piece of heavy machinery can be dangerous, regardless of how familiar the farmer is with its use. However, some of the most serious farming equipment accidents involve tractors, trucks, and other equipment that is sometimes driven on the road alongside vehicles. Whether you are driving next to someone operating farming equipment or you are the one operating it, it’s important to learn how to share the road and stay safe. Here’s what you should know:

Types of Farm Equipment Accidents

There are many different types of farm equipment accidents that can happen on the road. First, a vehicle can collide with farm equipment when attempting to pass the farmer or by rear-ending the farm equipment. These accidents can be just as serious if not more serious than standard traffic accidents involving two or more cars.

Another common type of farm equipment accident is a tractor rollover. This type of accident can occur anywhere, but it is most common when the tractor is turning, driving near steep slopes, or driving near the edge of the road. A rollover can also occur when the farmer is shifting gears or slamming on the brakes‚ especially if the roads are slippery due to rain. Newer tractor models are supposed to have rollover protection systems (ROPS) that prevent rollover accidents. Although older tractors are more likely to rollover than newer ones, it’s still possible to rollover in a newer model that has ROPS.

Injuries and fatalities can also occur when something flies off of the farm equipment and hits a pedestrian, bicyclist, or vehicle nearby. This may not seem as dangerous as colliding directly with farm equipment, but it can be depending on the type of object and where it lands.

Sharing the Road With Farm Equipment

It’s important to drive carefully at all times, especially when you are around farm equipment. Farm equipment does not travel as fast as vehicles, so you may want to pass the farmer so you don’t get stuck traveling at a slow pace. But, do not pass farm equipment unless you can clearly see the road ahead so you can be certain that there is no oncoming traffic. You should also leave plenty of room to the side of your vehicle for the farm equipment, since many types of equipment are actually wider than they appear to be from behind.

It can be frustrating to get stuck behind farm equipment, but try to remain patient. Do not tailgate the farm equipment in an effort to make the farmer go faster. Not only is this not an effective way to tell someone to go faster, but it could also lead to serious injuries if you accidentally rear-end the equipment.

It’s also important to recognize when a farmer is trying to turn left. Farm equipment is difficult to maneuver, so farmers need to make wide left turns to prevent rollovers. To do this, they need to pull to the right side of the road. Other drivers often interpret this as the farmer being nice and allowing the driver to pass, but that’s not the farmer’s intention. If a driver speeds up to get around the farmer right as they are completing the left turn, this could lead to serious injuries. To prevent this from happening, make sure you never make assumptions about what where farm equipment is going. Be cautious and wait for the farmer to signal that you can pass instead of trying to guess what their next move will be.

Drivers should also know that it can be difficult for a farmer to hear anything over the noise of the equipment. Therefore, no one should ever assume that it is safe to pass farm equipment as long as the farmer is warned with a few beeps of the car horn. Farmers have to stay so focused on the road ahead that they may not even see your vehicle as it starts to approach them from the side.

Farmers should do their part to keep the roads safe, too. To avoid accidents, farmers should always turn on their lights when driving at night. They should also put reflective tape and reflectors on the equipment to ensure they are visible to other people on the road. If a farmer spots another driver approaching from behind, the farmer should make an effort to pull off to the side of the road and allow the driver to pass. However, there’s no rush to do this, so wait until you have found a safe place to pull off to the side of the road.

Liability For Farm Equipment Accidents

If you have been injured in an accident with farm equipment, you may be able to recover compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. But first, you must be able to prove that the operator of the farm equipment was to blame for the accident. An attorney can assist with this step in the process by analyzing photos from the scene of the accident, conducting interviews with witnesses, and reviewing medical records.

The operator of the equipment is not the only one who could be held liable. Some accidents are caused by a defective or malfunctioning part of the equipment. In this case, the operator of the equipment cannot be held liable since the defect is not their fault. Instead, the manufacturer of the equipment could be responsible for any injuries that occurred.

Have you been injured in an accident with farming equipment? If so, contact Trial Lawyers for Justice today to schedule a consultation regarding your case. Our skilled personal injury attorneys will immediately get to work to determine who was at fault for the accident so we can start fighting for the compensation that you deserve.

How Do I Know If I Have A Wrongful Death Case?

How Do I Know If I Have A Wrongful Death Case?

by | Oct 16, 2017 | Blog

Wrongful death claims are civil cases that are brought against defendants responsible for someone else’s death. A wrongful death claim allows the family members of the victim to seek justice against the defendant and recover compensation for expenses they have incurred and losses they have suffered. But, how do you know if you should file a claim? Here are the questions that you must ask yourself to determine if you have a wrongful death case:

Did someone die?

The first element that you will have to prove in a wrongful death case is that someone was killed in some sort of incident involving the defendant. This is the easiest element that must be proven, but it is crucial to your case.

Was the death caused by another person’s negligence?

In order to recover compensation in a wrongful death case, the plaintiffs must be able to prove that the defendant’s negligence lead to the death of their loved one. The first step is proving that the defendant owed a duty of care to the victim. A duty of care is a legal term that basically means the defendant had the legal obligation to act reasonably and responsibly. For example, drivers must act reasonably and responsibly by driving sober and obeying all of the traffic laws.

Next, you must prove that the defendant breached the duty of care, meaning he failed to act as a reasonable and responsible person. Using the same example, a driver that gets behind the wheel while intoxicated is breaching the duty of care owed to other drivers on the road. A driver that runs a stop sign is also breaching the duty of care owed to other driver because he is not obeying traffic laws.

But, proving that the defendant simply broke the law or breached his duty of care is not enough to win your wrongful death case. The plaintiff must also prove that the breach of the duty of care directly led to the victim’s death. Let’s say the driver breached the duty of care by running through a stop sign. If he collided with the victim’s vehicle because he ran through the stop sign, this shows that his negligent actions directly led to the victim’s fatal injuries. However, if the victim’s death had nothing to do with the defendant’s reckless decision to run through the stop sign, then he cannot be held accountable for the victim’s death.

Proving negligence is the hardest part of a wrongful death case, but an attorney can help.

Am I legally permitted to file a wrongful death case?

Many people may grieve the loss of a loved one, but that doesn’t mean that everyone who is in mourning is able to file a wrongful death claim. Each state has its own laws regarding who is allowed to file a wrongful death case. In Iowa, the administrator of the victim’s estate, the victim’s spouse, the victim’s children, and the victim’s parents can all file a wrongful death claim. This means that the victim’s siblings, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and all other extended family members cannot file a claim unless they have been named as the administrator of the victim’s estate. If the victim did not name an administrator for her estate prior to her death, the court will have to appoint one.

How long has it been since the death?

Each state also puts time limits on how long surviving family members have to file a wrongful death claim. In the state of Iowa, the victim’s family members have two years from the date of the victim’s death to initiate a claim. If you do not file a claim before this deadline, the court will almost always throw out your case.

Two years may seem like a long time, but it can fly by if you are trying to move forward after losing a loved one. It’s important to act quickly to ensure that you don’t miss this deadline. Sometimes, there may be a criminal case pending against the defendant that is responsible for your loved one’s death. For example, if your loved one was killed by a drunk driver, he may be facing criminal charges as a result of his actions. But, there’s no reason to wait for the criminal case to wrap up before filing your civil case. It’s best to file your wrongful death claim as soon as possible.

Have I incurred expenses or suffered losses as a result of the death?

You will not be awarded compensation in a wrongful death case unless you can show that you have incurred expenses or suffered losses as a result of the death. Did you pay for the victim’s funeral? This is an expense that most families incur after losing a loved one, and they may be able to recover compensation for it in a wrongful death case.

Were you financially dependent on the victim? If so, you will now have lost the victim’s income, which you may be able to recover in a wrongful death case. But, what if you weren’t financially dependent on the victim? Family members in this situation can still recover compensation for other losses, including the loss of care, guidance, love, and companionship. It can be challenging to quantify these losses, but an attorney can help you calculate the value of your claim.

If your loved one has been killed because of the negligent acts of another person, contact Trial Lawyers for Justice today to schedule a consultation regarding your case. Our experienced attorneys will learn more about the tragic incident and let you know if you should file a wrongful death claim. Then, we will work tirelessly to help you recover the compensation that you deserve.

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What Should I Do If I’m Injured In A Department Store?

What Should I Do If I’m Injured In A Department Store?

by | Sep 11, 2017 | Blog

Slip and fall accidents can happen anywhere—even in a department store. There are a number of hazards that could cause slip and fall accidents inside a department store, including slippery floors, products that have fallen onto the store’s walkways, defective stairs, and torn carpeting. Outside the store, customers may trip over cracks in the sidewalk or potholes, especially if the parking lot is not adequately lit.

This type of accident can happen when you least expect it, which is why it’s important to know exactly what you should do if it happens to you.

Seek Medical Attention

Your health and safety should be your first priority immediately following a slip and fall accident. If you believe you are seriously injured, stay where you are and call for help. Do not attempt to move or stand up until help has arrived—this is especially important if you think that you have injured your back.

Many victims make the mistake of thinking that they do not need to seek medical attention because they only have minor injuries. But, this is not the case. Every slip and fall victim should seek medical attention, regardless of how serious you think your injuries are. Why? Symptoms may not develop until hours after the accident. In some cases, what seemed like a minor injury may get worse as time passes. For these reasons, it’s best to get checked out by a doctor just in case you have sustained an injury that is more serious than you think.

Gather Evidence

If you are able to, start to gather evidence at the scene of the slip and fall. First, try to identify the hazard that caused you to trip. Was the floor wet? Did you trip over an object that shouldn’t be there or a tear in the carpeting? If you figure out what it was that caused you to slip, take photos of it with your smartphone. You should also look around to see if there are any signs warning you of the hazard. For example, if you slipped because of a spill on the floor, look for a sign that warns you that the floor is wet. Take pictures of the area surrounding the hazard to prove that there were no warning signs in place. You should also look around to see if you spot any surveillance cameras and make a mental note of where they are located in the store.

Talk to Witnesses

If you fall in a department store, chances are that there will be at least one person who witnessed the incident. Talk to this person and ask if you can have her contact information in case you need to ask her questions about what happened later on. The property owner may try to claim that you are lying about what happened, so having a witness that supports your side of the story could be important to your case. Even if the witness did not see you actually fall, her testimony could be helpful because she could provide information about the store’s lighting, the employees’ response to your fall, or the hazard that caused you to fall.

Notify the Department Store

If no one that works at the store saw you fall, it’s important to notify someone right away. Most department stores have company policies that require employees to create official accident reports after someone is injured on the property. Find any employee and let them know what happened—even if the employee you talk to is not trained to write one of these reports, she should be able to call the appropriate parties.

Provide as much information as possible to the person who is writing the accident report. Make sure you ask for the person’s name so you know who you spoke to within the store. Do not admit fault or comment on your injuries at this point. You should also listen closely to what the employee is saying. If she says anything along the lines of “this happens all the time” or “this just happened to someone else the other day,” make a mental note and write it down as soon as you leave the store.

Seek Legal Representation

Anyone who has been injured in a slip and fall accident should get in touch with a personal injury attorney as soon as possible. The property owner may be liable for your injuries because of his failure to maintain safe conditions on the property. But, the owner is not automatically held liable for every injury that occurs on his property. In order to recover compensation, you must be able to prove that the property owner knew or should have known about the hazardous condition that caused your accident.

Proving liability can be incredibly difficult in slip and fall cases, which is why you will need an experienced attorney. A personal injury attorney will immediately launch an investigation to determine what happened, how long the hazard was present on the property, and if the property owner was aware that the hazard existed. These investigations can be complex and very difficult to conduct without an attorney’s help. Plus, you will need an experienced attorney who knows how to negotiate with the property owner’s insurance company in order to get you the compensation that you need.

Have you been injured in a slip and fall accident in a department store? If so, contact Trial Lawyers for Justice today to schedule a consultation regarding your case. Our experienced personal injury attorneys will help you seek justice against the negligent parties and recover the compensation that you deserve. The sooner that you contact our team about your case, the better the outcome may be.

The Dangers Of Overloaded Or Improperly Loaded Trucks

The Dangers Of Overloaded Or Improperly Loaded Trucks

by | Aug 28, 2017 | Blog

There are a number of factors that can contribute to the cause of a truck crash, including a distracted driver, fatigue, bad weather, poorly maintained vehicle, and malfunctioning parts. One factor that is often overlooked is the truck’s cargo.

Overloaded Cargo

There are several issues that can occur when cargo is not properly loaded onto the truck. The first is overloading, which occurs when the truck is so heavy that it exceeds weight limits put in place by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). The weight will vary depending on the truck, which is why truck drivers and cargo loaders should pay close attention to the vehicle’s identification plate, which should have the maximum permissible axle weight and maximum permissible gross vehicle weight.

If a truck is overloaded with cargo, it may have mechanical issues because of the extra weight. These mechanical failures could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle and get into a catastrophic crash. Even if the weight does not lead to a complete mechanical failure, the extra weight could still make it difficult for the brakes to properly stop the truck.

A truck that exceeds the legal weight limit could also be difficult to control when the driver is going down an incline. Gravity could pull the truck forward, causing it to collide with another vehicle on the road.

Trucking companies, cargo shippers, and drivers are well aware of the dangers that overloaded cargo can cause. However, that doesn’t stop some of them from overloading trucks in order to meet tight deadlines or increase profits by shipping per truck.

Unevenly Distributed Cargo

People who are loading cargo onto a truck have to pay attention to how much cargo is loaded and also how it is loaded. If cargo is not loaded correctly on to the truck, it could still cause problems even when it is well within the acceptable weight range.

The cargo must be evenly loaded on both sides of the truck. If one side is heavier than the other, making simple maneuvers such as changing lanes or turning could be deadly. The uneven distribution of weight could cause the entire truck to turn on its side, putting the truck driver and other drivers in grave danger.

Unsecured Cargo

If the cargo is properly loaded and within the acceptable weight range, it can still lead to a crash if it’s not secured. The cargo could easily topple over at some point during the trip, creating a loud noise that could take the driver by surprise and cause him to swerve into another lane. Unsecured cargo could also affect the distribution of the weight if it begins to shift around. If too much cargo falls to one side, then the truck may flip over the next time the driver turns or changes lanes.

Of course, unsecured cargo could also cause injuries or fatalities if it begins to fly off of the back of the truck. Drivers may not have time to swerve out of the way to avoid cargo that is heading in their direction. Even if the cargo doesn’t hit a vehicle, it could still be dangerous if it lands in the middle on a highway and creates a road hazard.

Liability in Truck Crashes Involving Overloaded or Improperly Loaded Trucks

If you are involved in one of these truck crashes, it’s very likely that you could sustain serious injuries. Fortunately, a personal injury attorney may be able to help you recover compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. But first, you have to determine who is liable for the crash.

The company that is shipping the cargo from Point A to Point B is often responsible for loading it into the truck. If the cargo is loaded without a driver or representative from the trucking company present, then the driver and trucking company can usually not be held liable. Instead, the company that loaded the cargo would be liable for your injuries. However, if a truck driver or another representative from the trucking company observed the cargo being improperly loaded onto the truck, he may be held liable if he did not speak up about safety issues.

Truck drivers are required to stop and inspect their cargo at certain points during their trip. This regulation was put in place to reduce the number of crashes caused by cargo loading issues. The driver must inspect the cargo within the first 50 miles of his trip to ensure everything is still secure. The driver has to check the cargo again whenever he makes a change of duty status, or after he has driven 150 miles or 3 hours. Drivers who fail to comply with these regulations may be held liable if a problem with the cargo causes a crash. The driver’s employer can also be held liable due to the “respondeat superior” legal doctrine, which holds employers liable for their employees’ negligent actions.

To determine who is liable, a personal injury attorney will need to conduct a thorough investigation of the crash. He may need to interview people involved with the loading of the truck, the truck driver, and representatives from the trucking company. He may also need to request records from the trucking company that shows how the cargo was loaded, how much of it was loaded, and how often the driver inspected the cargo.

If you have been injured in a crash caused by an overloaded or improperly loaded truck, contact Trial Lawyers for Justice today to schedule a consultation regarding your case. Our experienced personal injury attorneys will help you seek justice against the negligent parties and recover the compensation that you deserve.