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Flatbed Truck Accident Lawyers
Flatbed trucks carry exposed cargo—from lumber and steel to heavy machinery and construction equipment. Without enclosed trailers, improper securement can send deadly objects flying onto highways.
750+
Deaths from road debris annually
25,000+
Injuries from cargo-related crashes
Exposed
Cargo visible and vulnerable
Common Flatbed Cargo
- • Lumber and timber
- • Steel beams and pipes
- • Construction equipment
- • Vehicles and machinery
- • Building materials
- • Industrial equipment
Accident Scenarios
- • Cargo falling onto vehicles
- • Shifting loads causing rollovers
- • Unsecured items as projectiles
- • Objects in roadway
- • Overwidth load strikes
- • Chain/strap failures
⚠️ The Cargo Securement Problem
FMCSA has detailed cargo securement regulations, but violations are rampant. Common failures include:
- • Insufficient number of tie-downs
- • Worn or damaged straps/chains
- • Improper blocking/bracing
- • Exceeding working load limits
- • Failure to re-inspect during transport
- • Using wrong securement for cargo type
Liability in Flatbed Accidents
Multiple parties may be responsible for cargo-related accidents:
- ✓ Driver - Must inspect and verify cargo security
- ✓ Trucking company - Responsible for proper training
- ✓ Shipper - May be liable for improper loading
- ✓ Loading company - If third party loaded cargo
- ✓ Equipment manufacturer - For defective tie-downs or tarps
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