AAA: Failure to Secure a Load Accidents Preventable
A 2016 AAA Foundation study found that too many U.S. drivers are failing to secure their loads before heading out on the road. They also found that more than 200,000 crashes, 39,000 injuries, and 500 deaths were caused by road debris between 2011 and 2015. About two-thirds of accidents involving objects on the road are the result of items falling from a vehicle due to improper maintenance and unsecured loads, which makes failure to secure a load accidents largely preventable.
A 20 lb. object traveling at 55 mph, has a force of 1,000 pounds on impact. We know that debris on the road can be extremely dangerous but these are preventable accidents. When drivers fail to secure a load properly, they are putting other drivers at risk for serious accidents and injuries. If you or a loved one was injured as a result of a negligent driver who failed to secure a load to their vehicle; contact a personal injury lawyer for help.