Oklahoma Truck Accident Injury Law Library TOPIC: Overloaded Trucks in Oklahoma City

When trucks are overloaded, the rest of us on the road are put in more danger. Overloaded trucks are difficult for drivers to bring to a stop and keep under control. Our truck accident lawyers at Self & Associates have seen too many lives permanently altered because of poor decisions made by truck drivers and the companies they work for.

Overloaded trucks pose a variety of dangers to family-owned vehicles on our roadways, including:

• Tires can burst from carrying too much weight causing the truck to go out of control
• Speed can be uncontrollable downhill with a heavy load
• Brakes can fail more easily from the added stress of a weighty load
• Rollovers are more likely if the added weight raises the center of gravity of the truck
• Additional weight can shift the load on the tires from the front wheels to the back, making the truck more difficult to steer and keep under control
• Slower trucks going uphill can pose a risk around blind corners

A truck driver's negligence can cause you serious and catastrophic injuries, but you don't have to bear that burden alone. Our truck accident lawyers have fought for clients like you for years. We are here to help.

If you have been injured in a truck accident, please contact Self & Associates for your free consultation with an experienced Oklahoma City truck accident lawyer.