A truckdriver was killed in an one vehilce accident on I-20 near Brandon,MS when his 18 wheeler overturned about 7 a.m.on Jan. 20th.The trailer was carrying 8,500 gallons of gasoline which required both lanes of I-20 to be closed down for over 12 hrs.
Sometimes the trailers that carry these large amounts of liquid are not manufactered with the proper seperator devices which prevent the liquid from moving around during transport.The trailers should be equipped with bafflers to divide the sections of the trailer.This prevents the trailer from loosing control if and when the liquid starts to move around inside of the trailer.
My office worked on a case against a trailer mfg. for an accident similiar to this one.
If you know of someone who was injured or killed in an 18 wheeler accident,and have some questions,please call Paul Snow to discuss the case, 1-800-640-4478.
