Common Causes of Truck Accidents in the St. Louis Area
The St. Louis area experiences its fair share of dangerous traffic accidents, and some of the deadliest are truck accidents. Because the big rigs we share our roads with are many times larger than the cars we drive, truck accidents put the occupants of other vehicles at far greater risk of being seriously harmed. If […]
Read MoreExamples of truck driver negligence leading to accidents
Truck accidents caused by truck driver negligence can cause overwhelming harm to victims and their families. Legal resources and protections exist to help victims of truck accidents with the damages they potentially face following a truck accident. Causes of truck accidents and truck driver negligence There are a variety of different ways a truck driver […]
Read More3 factors that may contribute to a truck accident
If you regularly drive on interstate highways around the St. Louis area, you have undoubtedly encountered thousands of semitrucks. After all, the city is a major junction for commercial traffic going to all parts of the U.S. Because tractor-trailers outweigh passenger vehicles by as much as 75,000 pounds, it is not difficult to see why […]
Read MoreWhat if you’re injured in a car accident while working?
Every day, delivery drivers, bus drivers, couriers and truckers spend hours on Missouri roads. At some point, they may become involved in a vehicle accident while on the job. What happens if they suffer an injury though? How will they pay their medical bills? Workman’s compensation and third-party injury claims First, workman’s compensation will cover […]
Read MoreTrucking accidents: Who is responsible?
Evidence is crucial when it comes to determining liability for an accident between a truck and a motor vehicle. An accident can cause emotional, physical and financial damage to both the trucker and the person driving a car, so residents of Missouri may want to know more about finding out the cause. An accident report […]
Read MoreTruck-related crashes up 20%
Freight traffic on the highways is at an all-time high, with 15 million commercial trucks transporting 70 percent of goods each year. But will all of that traffic, the United States has seen an increase of 20 percent in truck-related crashes in the past ten years and these crashes are at their highest rate in […]
Read MoreTips to protect yourself around tractor-trailers
You probably see 18-wheelers almost every day as you commute or go about your life, and it is normal if they strike a bit of fear into your heart. These trucks are quite huge compared with your passenger vehicle. The fact is that the men and women steering large trucks do not have an easy […]
Read MoreWho is responsible in an accident with a semi truck?
With auto accidents involving only passenger vehicles, it is usually one of the drivers who caused the collision. Other factors, such as a jaywalking pedestrian or debris on the road, may also contribute to the crash. However, for accidents with semi-trucks, liability can be broader. The driver may not be the only party at fault, […]
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