Overloaded/Overweight Truck Accidents in Miami

At Kaire & Heffernan, we understand the devastation a collision with a semi-truck can cause a family. When profit is prioritized over safety, innocent drivers pay the price. Our truck crash attorneys are dedicated to investigating the root cause of your crash, identifying all liable parties, and fighting for the compensation you deserve.

You do not have to navigate the complex legal landscape alone while you are trying to heal. Our attorneys have the experience and resources to handle cases involving overloaded/overweight truck accidents in Miami, and we are ready to advocate for your rights.

The Dangers of Exceeding Weight Limits

Mechanical failure is a frequent consequence of overloading, which puts everyone on the road at risk. Common examples of mechanical failures include:

Tire blowouts: Excessive weight generates intense heat in the tires, leading to sudden explosions and loss of control
Brake failure: Heavy loads cause brakes to overheat and fade, especially in stop-and-go traffic
Suspension collapse: Springs and shocks can break under the strain, causing the trailer to sway unpredictably
Steering issues: Too much weight in the wrong place can lift the front wheels slightly, reducing steering traction

When these mechanical failures occur at highway speeds, the truck driver often loses control of their vehicle and is unable to prevent a collision. Unfortunately, it is usually the occupants of smaller passenger cars who suffer the most severe consequences in these scenarios. Our attorneys see far too many Miami accidents caused by overweight trucks that could have and should have been prevented, if simple safety protocols had simply been followed.

Liability Goes Beyond the Driver

Our team investigates several potential defendants to ensure you receive maximum compensation, including:

The trucking company: It may have pressured drivers to haul illegal loads to increase profits
Cargo loaders: These third-party vendors may have improperly balanced or overloaded the trailer
The truck driver: They may have failed to check the weight at weigh stations or ignored handling issues
Vehicle manufacturers: They could be liable if a component failed under a weight it was advertised to handle

By considering all possible sources of liability, we can identify every insurance policy applicable to your case. This is crucial because catastrophic injuries often require compensation that exceeds the limits of a single insurance policy. Our goal is to hold every negligent party accountable for your overloaded truck collision in Miami.

How Does Proving Negligence Work in Overloading Cases?

Winning a case based on an overloaded truck requires specific evidence that disappears quickly. Unlike a standard car accident, where police reports might be enough, these cases require forensic analysis of the truck’s load and the company’s records. We move quickly to send preservation letters to the trucking company, preventing them from destroying critical evidence such as driver logs, black box data, and bills of lading.

We look for specific red flags that indicate negligence occurred, such as:

Weigh station avoidance: Data showing the driver took alternate routes to skip mandatory weigh-ins
Bill of lading discrepancies: Shipping documents that show a cargo weight exceeding the legal maximum
On-board computer data: Electronic logs showing increased engine strain or longer braking times consistent with heavy loads
Post-accident weigh-ins: Police reports documenting the actual weight of the rig immediately after the crash

Gathering this evidence requires a legal team that knows exactly what to look for and how to demand it. We have years of experience dissecting these documents to prove that the defendants knowingly put the public at risk. If you are dealing with the aftermath of a Miami commercial vehicle crash involving overloaded cargo, you need a firm that understands the science and the law behind these claims.

Rest assured, the trucking company will have a team of investigators and lawyers on site in the immediate aftermath of an accident. Don’t wait to hire your legal team.

Contact Our Attorneys About a Miami Overweight Truck Crash

Recovering from overloaded/overweight truck accidents in Miami is physically and emotionally draining. You should not have to fight with insurance adjusters who are trying to minimize your compensation. At Kaire & Heffernan, we remove that burden from you. Our attorneys are committed to securing the financial resources you need for medical care, rehabilitation, and long-term stability. Not to mention the cost of replacing or repairing your vehicle. To that end, we will handle the property damage aspect of your claim, free of chargeIf you have been injured in a crash with an overweight truck, do not wait to seek legal representation. Contact us today to discuss your case.