Overloaded and Unsecured Load Truck Accident Lawyers Serving Ma & CT
When Negligence Weighs Too Much, Raipher Fights For The Win
Every commercial truck on the road is governed by strict weight and cargo safety standards. When companies or drivers ignore those limits, they turn their rigs into deadly hazards. Overloaded or improperly secured loads are a major cause of truck accidents across Massachusetts and Connecticut, leading to rollovers, jackknifes, brake failures, and catastrophic collisions that destroy lives in an instant.
These cases demand experience, strategy, and persistence. With more than $100 million recovered for injured victims and families, Raipher, P.C. has the resources and trial skill to prove when trucking companies cut corners, overload trailers for profit, or fail to secure cargo properly.
Our truck accident attorneys build every claim to expose negligence and maximize recovery for clients who deserve justice, stability, and closure. If you were injured or lost a loved one in a truck accident caused by an unsafe load, contact Raipher for a free consultation and learn how we can help you make your one shot at justice count.
Types of load violations that cause crashes
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and state regulators in Massachusetts and Connecticut set strict limits on how much a commercial truck can carry and how cargo must be secured. When companies ignore these rules, the danger extends far beyond their vehicles. An overloaded or improperly secured truck becomes a moving hazard capable of catastrophic damage in a single moment.
Not every overloaded truck looks the same. Violations occur in many forms, from weight distribution issues to total load excesses. Understanding the type of load violation can help determine fault and compensation.
Common violations include:
- Gross Weight Overloads: Exceeding the truck’s total legal weight capacity.
- Axle Overloads: Placing too much weight on one or more axles, affecting balance and braking.
- Improper Load Distribution: Unevenly loading cargo so that it shifts or tips during turns.
- Unsecured Cargo: Failing to use proper restraints such as straps, nets, or tie-downs.
- Overheight or Overlength Loads: Ignoring size limits, leading to bridge strikes or collisions.
These violations represent a breakdown in responsibility, either by the driver, loading crew, or carrier management. Raipher’s attorneys investigate every link in that chain to determine where the negligence began and how it contributed to the crash.
Who may be liable for an overloaded truck accident
On major routes like I-90, I-91, and I-84, these accidents often occur at highway speeds where there is no room for error. The results are devastating: crushed vehicles, life-threatening injuries, and families left to rebuild after preventable tragedies. When a company puts profits ahead of safety, it must be held accountable, and that begins with a legal team capable of proving where the negligence started and how it caused the crash.
Overloaded truck accidents often involve more than one responsible party. Multiple claims may be necessary to recover full compensation. That complexity makes having an experienced lawyer essential.
Parties that may share liability include:
- Truck Drivers: For failing to inspect loads, weigh the vehicle, or refuse unsafe dispatches.
- Trucking Companies: For pushing illegal loads, skipping inspections, or ignoring maintenance.
- Cargo Loaders Or Shippers: For failing to balance or secure freight properly.
- Maintenance Contractors: For neglecting brakes, tires, or suspension stressed by overloads.
- Manufacturers: For producing defective tie-downs, straps, or braking components.
Raipher’s legal team builds every case to show how these parties contributed to the crash and the resulting injuries. By identifying all sources of liability, we maximize recovery potential and close every gap insurers try to exploit.
Evidence that proves negligence
Overloaded truck claims hinge on technical and physical evidence. Raipher’s attorneys move quickly to preserve that proof before it disappears.
Critical evidence may include:
- Weigh station and inspection reports showing violations or bypass attempts.
- Black box and GPS data confirming speed, route, and braking activity.
- Cargo manifests and bills of lading documenting shipment weight and handling instructions.
- Photographs and crash reconstruction illustrating how cargo contributed to the wreck.
- Witness statements and expert analysis that link mechanical failure or shifting loads to the crash.
This level of investigation requires resources, persistence, and legal experience—qualities that define Raipher’s approach to every truck accident case.
Why Raipher is the right firm for your case
The force of an overloaded truck crash often causes catastrophic injuries or death. Victims may suffer traumatic brain or spinal cord injuries, internal bleeding, crush injuries, or multiple fractures. Families who lose loved ones can pursue wrongful death claims to hold negligent trucking companies accountable.
Compensation may cover medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and long-term care. Raipher works with medical and financial experts to document every loss and fight for the maximum recovery possible. With national reach, courtroom experience, and a record of more than $100 million recovered, our firm delivers results when everything is on the line.
We handle all truck accident cases on a contingency fee basis, so you pay no attorney’s fee unless we win. When trucking companies put profits ahead of safety, Raipher makes sure they pay the price. This is your one shot at justice. Make it count. Contact us today for a free consultation.