# Car Haulers Carry a Big Risk to Drivers | Brooks Law Group ![fully loaded car hauler rig with sunset in background](https://brookslawgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/LTB-Blog-1-image-1-1.jpg) Brooks Law Group is your go-to source for legal counsel regarding truck accidents. In our Struck by a Truck series, we’ve covered all kinds of commercial vehicles, from big rigs to work vans, and in this segment, we’re tackling car hauler accidents. What is a car hauler? These oversized rigs are meant to carry multiple vehicles at once. They are used to transport new or used cars to sales lots, totaled cars to junk yards or auctions, and even personal cars for someone’s collection. Regardless of why they’re hauling them, these trucks bear a heavy, and dangerous load. ## Are car hauler accidents more dangerous than other commercial truck collisions? While the specifics of each accident vary, in general, yes they are. Many factors make these trucks more dangerous than some of their commercial counterparts. The most common being: #### Weight These trucks are large, and have heavy-duty cargo capability, making them heavy on their own. When you add 8, 10, or even 12 additional full-sized cars, the overall weight can easily reach 55,000 pounds or more! This much weight increases stopping distance, puts more strain on the brakes, and makes these vehicles increasingly dangerous in poor weather conditions like heavy rain or high wind. #### Visibility Because they are carrying such large cargo, and due to the scale of the hauler itself, many car hauler accidents happen due to poor visibility. Drivers can easily miss a vehicle coming alongside their rig while changing lanes, or turning in front of them at intersections. #### Top-Heaviness ![loaded car hauler driving down highway photographed from air](https://brookslawgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/LTB-Blog-1-image-2-1-300x251.jpg) Car hauler accidents often happen due to the top-heaviness of the rig. A huge percentage of car hauler accidents are due to the top-heaviness of these rigs. Their unsteady center of gravity leaves them vulnerable to a long list of issues on the road. #### Shifting of Cargo Whether due to weight distribution, or poor loading, when the weight of a vehicle shifts on a car hauler, it can lead to an accident. Look to Brooks!CALL US TODAY [![Phone Icon](https://brookslawgroup.com/wp-content/themes/brooks-law-group/assets/app/img/ctas/phone-icon.png)(800) 529-3030](tel:+18005293030) ## What kinds of accidents are most common with car haulers? Car hauler accidents aren’t seen every day. Unfortunately, when they *do* happen, the results are often catastrophic. The most commonly seen accidents with these trucks are: - overturning due to the poor center of gravity - crush accidents: this happens when an unsecured vehicle comes loose, crushing vehicles behind, beside, or in front of the car hauler - rear-end collisions because of weather, brake trouble, and/or lack of stopping distance. This [happened recently in Spartanburg County, S.C.](https://www.wsaz.com/2024/02/25/5-people-killed-fiery-crash-involving-car-hauler-highway/) killing 5 people. - side collisions due to poor visibility ## Who can help me after a collision with a car hauler? Accidents involving car haulers can be complicated. These collisions involve many parties, including the company that owns the cars being transported. Having an experienced [Tampa truck accident lawyer](https://brookslawgroup.com/tampa/truck-accident-lawyer/) is crucial after your accident. [Brooks Law Group specializes in truck accidents](https://brookslawgroup.com/florida/truck-accident-lawyer/) throughout Tampa Bay. We work closely with victims to fight for justice and advocate for their needs in and out of the courtroom. Our top priority is getting the justice and compensation you deserve after you’ve been injured. Our consultations are free, and you don’t pay a dime unless we WIN for you. Were you injured in a car hauler accident? Call our team. You can always Look to Brooks. Call or text [(800) 529-3030](tel:+18005293030) or complete a [Free Case Evaluation form](/contact-us/) Boating Accidents Blog Posts: [![Two SUVs after a collision on the road](https://brookslawgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Untitled-design-5-1-compress-300x200.png)](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/commercial-driver-killed-in-tampa-bay-crash-how-to-protect-yourself/) ### [Commercial Driver Killed in Tampa Bay Crash: How to Protect Yourself](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/commercial-driver-killed-in-tampa-bay-crash-how-to-protect-yourself/) The recent multi-vehicle crash on I-75 claimed the life of one Ohio man. The accident that happened in the morning [![Pencil checking sleep apnea on a medical form](https://brookslawgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Untitled-design-22-300x157.jpg)](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/recent-study-indicates-truck-drivers-could-be-at-risk-for-sleep-apnea/) ### [Recent Study Indicates Truck Drivers Could Be At Risk for Sleep Apnea](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/recent-study-indicates-truck-drivers-could-be-at-risk-for-sleep-apnea/) A collision with an 80,000-pound tractor-trailer usually does not end well for other vehicles on the road. Some [![Wearable Tech Detects When Truck Drivers Are Sleepy](https://brookslawgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/shutterstock_497415379-300x200.jpg)](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/wearable-tech-detects-drowsy-truck-drivers/) ### [Wearable Tech Detects Drowsy Truck Drivers](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/wearable-tech-detects-drowsy-truck-drivers/) When a large truck and a passenger car collide, the damages can be severe. One common cause of tractor-trailer [![White SUV Crashes into Tampa Bay Waters](https://brookslawgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Reckless-Driver-Careens-Off-Howard-Frankland-Bridge-on-Wednesday-Morning-300x150.png)](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/reckless-driver-careens-off-howard-frankland-bridge-wednesday-morning/) ### [Reckless Driver Careens Off Howard Frankland Bridge Wednesday Morning](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/reckless-driver-careens-off-howard-frankland-bridge-wednesday-morning/) Sometimes it feels like people will never be safe, respectful drivers. You can create 100 PSAs and spend millions --- Source: https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/car-haulers-carry-a-big-risk-to-drivers-who-struck-by-the-truck/