Loads that shift weight – Livestock will shift weight when turning corners or when making sudden stops. Liquids in tanks will slosh back and forth if no baffles are installed in the tank. Maintaining the control of a truck is difficult when weight shifts especially when driving on poor road conditions. It is the drivers responsibility to operate the vehicle safely.

If you or a loved one has been injured because of an accident caused by a load that shifted, contact a lawyer who is familiar with truck accidents caused by shifting loads call 1-888-762-5988 (1-888-ROCKY-88).

There are many types of loads that can shift unexpectedly for example:

• Milk and consumable liquids
• Water
• Chemicals
• Animals

Drivers should be familiar with the truck operation and driving characteristics before operating the truck. This includes knowing how the vehicle will react when the load shifts during stops or around corners. Failure to understand how the truck will react can cause a crash.

New drivers need to have a commercial driver’s license with the proper endorsement and be trained before hauling loads that can shift. Drivers need to be aware that a truck has a load that can shift.

Contact a lawyer who is familiar with truck accidents caused by shifting loads or call 1-888-762-5988 (1-888-ROCKY-88).