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Florida: Unsecured Truck Loads and Related Accidents

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Securing the load on the back of a truck is Florida law. Automobile Accidents and resulting injuries can occur when loads of wood piles, branches, furniture, etc. are not secured properly to a vehicle. As a personal injury lawyer, I have had clients that were injured in accidents where the contents of a truck have spilled onto the roadway and caused a domino crash as one car swerves or slams on brakes to avoid the debris.
Similar to other automobile accidents involving driver negligence (i.e. rear end collisoon), the driver of a truck with an unsecured load that caused an automobile accident can be held liable along with the truck owner (Florida Statute 316.520). Often, this becomes a factor in such a case because there are a number of commercially owned vehicles or company vehicles that transport such truckloads on the roadway. If you find yourself behind a vehicle transporting loose items, pay attention to the truck’s identifying signage or license plate number in case the vehicle continues to drive away. This can be important because if you are injured by the debris of a truck’s load, then you may be able to recover compensation for your injuries and losses from the company.


If you are injured in a Florida automobile accident / trucking accident due to an unsecured truck load, it is important to speak with an experienced Florida personal injury attorney so you understand your legal rights and options.

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