Weight Restrictions and Brooklyn Bridge Truck Accidents: Legal Implications for Injury Victims

Truck accidents on the Brooklyn Bridge create serious legal issues for injury victims, especially when weight restrictions play a role. The Brooklyn Bridge enforces a strict 6,000-pound weight limit to protect its aging structure, which has never rated above "fair" condition.Despite these rules, violations happen daily - with trucks and school buses weighing up to 23,000 pounds crossing illegally. These overweight vehicles damage the bridge's cables and create safety risks for all travelers.Hundreds of overweight trucks cross the bridge each year, adding stress to a structure already facing maintenance challenges. Driver negligence, including speeding and driving under the influence, makes...