Navigation What Happens if an Overweight Truck Crashes?
The average car weighs 4,094 pounds. But a car is small compared to a commercial truck, which can weigh up to 80,000 pounds. Overweight trucks can create dangers on the roads.
Our Pensacola truck accident attorneys at Stevenson Klotz Injury Lawyers discuss what happens if an overweight truck crashes.
When Overweight Trucks Crash, What Happens?
If an overweight truck crashes, those responsible for the vehicle’s weight may be liable to pay compensation to victims. The vehicle’s weight may be a contributing factor to the accident and resulting injuries to victims. Injured parties may qualify to claim compensation through a lawsuit for economic and non-economic damages. In addition, law enforcement may issue citations and penalties because of the vehicle’s weight.
What happens if a truck is overweight in Florida?
