Concrete truck accidents can be serious and cause significant damage and injury due to the heavy weight and nature of the materials being transported. These enormous vehicles weigh over 60,000 pounds while transporting cement. The weight of a concrete truck is disproportionately concentrated in the mixing drum; hence these trucks are frequently quite top-heavy. Cement trucks, therefore, have a 10 times higher rollover rate than cars. Why Concrete Mixer Trucks Are Dangerous Concrete mixer trucks pose significant risks on the road due to their unique construction and the nature of their cargo. Below are some reasons that contribute to their danger: Unstable Load: The rotating drum filled with wet concrete shifts the vehicle’s center of gravity and unevenly distributes weight,

The Coluccio Law team is committed to making a genuine and positive difference in the lives of persons and their families. Kevin Coluccio and Coluccio Law specialize in collisions involving commercial trucks and semi-trucks. It is estimated that each year, there are roughly 5,000 people killed in semi-truck accidents. The most common causes of semi-truck accidents are truck driver fatigue, speeding, failure to follow traffic control devices, poor vehicle maintenance, distracted truck drivers, inexperienced truck drivers, and improper cargo loading. Semi Accident Lawsuits are complex because these accidents cause devastating effects, but there can be many liable parties. Responsibility may even be split among different parties, so it’s important to have the right legal team taking care of all proceedings