I-95 Accident Lawyers
Driving a large commercial truck requires skill and experience. It is difficult enough to handle a big rig under normal traffic conditions. I-95 throws added challenges at truck drivers, making I-95 trucking accidents frighteningly common. Not only that, when they happen they create the perfect setup for additional accidents and injuries, often causing lengthy road closures that create even more traffic jams and congestion. If you have been injured in an I-95 truck accident, call our I-95 accident lawyers today.
Tanker Truck Accidents
Tanker truck accidents have caused very serious problems on I-95.
In 2004 a truck carrying thousands of gallons of heating fuel jackknifed, was hit by a car, and burst into flames on an I-95 overpass in Bridgeport. The fire melted steel support beams, causing the bridge to sag. Fortunately, no one was killed or seriously injured in the dramatic crash. However, I-95 truck accident victims are rarely that lucky.
There are many factors which make tanker truck more prone to crash than trucks carrying dry cargo. For one thing, there is the “slosh factor”. The liquid in the tank sloshes back and forth, and as it does it continues to gain momentum. The force of the sloshing can become powerful enough to cause the truck to roll or go out of control. Trucks that are less than three-quarters full are more prone to sloshing.
The weight of liquid loads is often miscalculated because different types of liquid have different densities. This miscalculation can result in an overloaded truck, which can lead to tire blowout, brake failure, and other problems.
Flammable and hazardous materials make tanker truck accidents even more dangerous, and can have far reaching consequences. Fires and explosions, toxic exposure, bridge collapse, injuries to people in nearby buildings, and environmental damage are among the potential additional consequences.
If you have been injured in a tanker truck accident on I -95 in Connecticut, or lost a loved one in a fatal truck crash, the attorneys of Hastings, Cohan, and Walsh, LLP, are here to help. Please give us a call at (888) 244-5480 or contact us online today. We will start with a free initial consultation, during which you can learn more about your legal right to monetary compensation. If you choose to move forward with your I-95 tanker truck lawsuit, and we agree to handle your case, we will represent you on a contingency fee basis. That means, we only get paid if you get paid. If we do not win money for you, you owe us nothing.
