Missouri Truck Accident Blog

Child Suffers Critical Injuries in Missouri Truck Accident

A 7-year-old girl is in critical condition after the vehicle she was a passenger in was struck by a semi tractor trailer on Interstate 29. According to a news report in the St. Joseph News-Press, the Missouri truck accident occurred when the girl was traveling in a 1999 Jeep driven by her mother. Two other children were also in the Jeep. The collision happened when the 72-year-old driver of the semi attempted to move back in the driving lane. The mother sustained serious injuries and was taken to a hospital. The two other children were treated and released, but the young girl remains hospitalized with critical injuries. The driver of the semi died from injuries he suffered in the accident.

In any truck accident case where the truck driver is at fault, the injured victims may seek compensation from the truck driver’s employer, the trucking company. In such cases, victims may seek compensation to cover medical costs, cost of surgery, hospitalization, and even the cost of long-term care and rehabilitation. Medical costs can be astronomical in cases involving catastrophic injuries.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a Missouri truck accident caused by a negligent or reckless truck driver, please contact a reputed St. Louis tractor trailer crash lawyer at Page Law for a free, comprehensive and completely confidential consultation. We will have our legal team begin working on your case right away to help you secure fair compensation to cover your losses. Call Page Law today at (866) 620-5757.

Source:http://www.stjoenews.net/news/2008/nov/19/girl-injured-thursday-wreck-remains-critical-condi/

Missouri Semi Tractor Trailer Accident Leaves Two Injured

Two people were injured after a semi tractor-trailer carrying 32,000 boxes of saltine crackers struck a sport utility vehicle on Highway 136 near Unionville, Missouri, a KTVO3 report states. Missouri Highway Patrol officials say the semi, driven by a 50-year-old Iowa man, hit an SUV that was stopped in traffic in an attempt to make a U-turn. The SUV rolled over and came to rest on its top. The driver of the SUV, a 29-year-old Missouri man, was taken to an area hospital with injuries, as was the driver of the tractor-trailer. However, neither suffered serious or life-threatening injuries, the report stated.

In any truck accident case, it is extremely important to get a qualified and experienced Missouri truck accident lawyer on your side as soon as possible. Why is time of the essence? Truck companies work hand in hand with their insurance companies. Within minutes of the truck accident, their representatives will be on scene. They’ll send out their investigators to the crash scene, very often, even before the police are done with their investigation.

What trucking companies try to do is protect their interests and dodge liability. They do not want to be held accountable for the actions of their employees. When you retain the services of an experienced St. Louis semi tractor trailer accident lawyer at Page Law, we will make sure that important evidence or records are not destroyed. We will fight for your legal rights every step of the way and make sure that you get the justice and compensation you rightfully deserve. We are always on your side. Call us at (866) 620-5757 for a free consultation and evaluation of your Missouri truck accident case.

Source:http://www.heartlandconnection.com/news/news_story.aspx?id=371826

Man Killed in Missouri Truck Accident

Missouri Highway Patrol officials are investigating a fatal truck accident in Texas County where a 45-year-old Houston man was struck and killed by a tractor-trailer, according to a recent news report. The man was standing on Highway 63 just north of Houston, Missouri, when troopers say the tractor-trailer hit the man. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The truck driver was tested for alcohol as required by Missouri law.

Truck drivers, like other motorists, have a responsibility to be cautious and diligent drivers, following the rules of the road to prevent accidents and injuries. However, when a truck driver is negligent or drives recklessly by not following the regulations of the road, the safety of other commuters is put in jeopardy. The most common causes of fatal Missouri truck accidents include alcohol abuse, truck driver fatigue, distracted drivers (use of cell phones or other communication devices while driving) and poor truck maintenance that may lead to a mechanical malfunction.

In many of these cases, trucking companies can also be held responsible for the accidents. If a trucking company fails to properly inspect its truck or hires drivers with a poor driving record or a history of substance abuse, then the trucking company could be held accountable for damages and injuries caused to innocent victims.

When negligence either by the truck driver or the trucking company causes an injury accident, then the injured victim can seek compensation in a court of law. If you or a loved one has been injured in a Missouri truck accident, please contact an experienced truck accident attorney at Page Law, who may be able to help you receive the compensation you rightfully deserve to cover medical costs, property damage and even lost earnings. Call Page Law today at 866-620-5757 for a free consultation.

Source:http://ozarksfirst.com/content/fulltext/?cid=195642

Missouri Truckers and Texting Don’t Mix

The State of Missouri enforced a texting ban for drivers in August. According to a recent news report, this texting ban may affect truckers as well. Truckers are being especially careful because they cross several state lines and the laws change as they do so. Apparently, most truck drivers have CB radios to get information about road conditions and closures. But some say that the information from the radios doesn’t come quick enough. So the newer and younger drivers are turning to their cell phones for information.
Distracted drivers cause a number of deadly accidents in Missouri. Truck drivers are no exception. In fact, when a truck driver is texting, checking e-mail on a handheld device or talking on the phone, he or she can create a lot more opportunities for truck accidents because a big rig is a much bigger, heavier vehicle. A driver certainly needs to have two hands on the wheel to maneuver a tractor trailer safely.

If a truck driver is texting or talking on the cell phone and causes an accident, then he or she, as well as his or her employer – the trucking company – may be held liable for the accident and resulting injuries or fatalities. The victims in such cases could seek compensation to cover their injuries, damages and loss. Not paying attention to the road while driving amounts to truck driver negligence in Missouri.

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in a Missouri truck accident, please contact an experienced Missouri truck accident attorney at Page Law for a free consultation and evaluation of your truck accident claim. We will fight for your rights and make sure the negligent party responsible for causing the injuries or wrongful death is held accountable. Call Page Law today at 866-620-5757.

Source:http://www.todaysthv.com/news/news.aspx?storyid=91855