A freight train passing through Maplewood recently hit a tractor-trailer that was stuck on the railroad tracks, according to a recent article in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. The crash left the truck driver and the train’s crew unhurt, but it injured a man waiting in a pickup truck at the same intersection.
The Missouri train crash happened about 7 a.m. in the industrial area of Maplewood. The truck’s driver was attempting to drive the truck through a sharp turn leading up to the point where the road crossed the train tracks. The truck, however, got stuck partway across the tracks as the crossing signals went off and the crossing guard arms came down. The train hit the back of the trailer the semi was pulling, shearing off the back door and part of the trailer’s sides.
As the train hit the trailer, the semi lurched forward, colliding with a pickup truck that had also stopped at the intersection. The driver of the pickup truck was injured, but is expected to make a full recovery. No one else was injured, but rescue crews spent several hours cleaning up the scene of the crash.
A truck that is past due for maintenance or has been improperly maintained may have any number of parts fail, causing stalling, skidding, or other acts that can set off an accident. Driver error can also cause erratic driving that leads to an accident. If you’ve been injured in a tractor-trailer crash, the experienced Missouri truck accident injury attorneys at Page Law can help. To learn more, call us today at 314-322-8515.
Interstate 35 has to be partially closed on June 28, 2011 due to a tractor trailer crash in the right lane, according to a report on kmbc.com. The crash occurred near the intersection of Parvin Road and Interstate 35 in Kansas City, Missouri.
According to the report, the driver of the tractor trailer was trapped inside his vehicle after the accident. It took time for emergency personnel to pull the driver from the wreckage of his big rig. There is not word on the extent of the driver’s injuries at this time.
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As most St. Louis big rig crash attorneys could tell you, tractor trailers are a significant danger on Missouri’s highways. The size difference between tractor trailers and normal passenger vehicles makes them more prone to accident and tends to transform normal fender benders into life-threatening crashes.
After an accident that was caused by a tractor trailer, it is important to talk to a lawyer to determine if the tractor trailer driver caused the accident through his or her negligence. Tractor trailer drivers need to be held responsible when they negligently cause accidents both because of the devastating consequences that can come from such accidents and because lawsuits send a message to other tractor trailer drivers that they need to drive more carefully.
Tractor trailers are an integral part of interstate commerce in America today. We can’t do without them. It would be nice if big rig drivers drove more safely. That’s why if you or a loved one has had an accident with a big rig, you need to give Page Law’s St. Louis big rig crash lawyers a call at 314-322-8515. Help hold negligent drivers responsible and make roads safer for everyone.
A man from Seligman, Missouri was killed in an accident involving three vehicles on Tuesday, May 31, 2011, according to a ktlo.com. The man was the operator of a motorcycle on US Highway 62 in Arkansas when he reportedly attempted to pass an 18-wheeler. Reports indicate the man accelerated past the big rig and apparently collided with another vehicle coming the opposite direction. The man’s motorcycle was then knocked in front of the big rig, which reportedly also collided with the motorcycle.
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Police say that the motorcyclist died at the scene and his body was taken directly to a funeral home. The driver of the big rig did not sustain injury but the passenger in the other car was injured and taken to a nearby hospital. The report states that the passenger received only minor injuries.
The exact sequence of events yesterday evening is unclear. Several scenarios are possible. For example, the motorcyclist could have been driving too fast for conditions and tried a dangerous passing maneuver causing the crash. Second, the car going the other way on the highway could have been driving too fast, causing the motorcyclist to misjudge whether he could pass the big rig in time. Finally, the big rig could have sped up when the motorcyclist attempted to pass him, causing the man to be unable to get past him in time to avoid the oncoming car.
Statistics in Missouri point to the first of these possible scenarios. In 2009, over 40% of fatal crashes involving a motorcycle occurred when the motorcyclist was exceeding the speed limit. However, it is important to determine exactly what happened in the aftermath of such a serious accident to make sure that you are compensated for losses that you or a loved on sustained from someone else’s negligence.
This is where the St. Louis tractor-trailer accident lawyers at Page Law come in. We consult with accident victims to determine whether they have a claim. We will work hard for you and help get all the compensation you are entitled to. Call us today at (314)322-8515 or 1-800-CAR-CRASH.
Families of victims involved in a huge accident in 2009 caused by a Missouri truck driver reached a settlement of $62.7 million dollars, according to TheTrucker.com.
In 2009, a Missouri truck driver slammed his tractor-trailer into a line of motor vehicles stopped on an Oklahoma interstate at about 70 miles per hour. After the wreck, three cars were pinned under his truck. The driver was 76-years-old and was found to be severely sleep-deprived at the time of the big rig accident. He had been driving 10 hours at the time of the accident, and did not attempt to brake or swerve as he hit the cars.
The accident caused 10 deaths and several injuries. Eight of the victims sued both the truck driver and the company he was driving for and recently settled the case for $62.7 million. Two other accident victims had reached an earlier settlement. The truck driver served 30 days in jail and is currently on probation. The accident has caused the trucking company to re-examine its driver training and safety procedures.
This fatal truck accident illustrates both the dangers of tired truckers, and the importance of trucking companies implementing safety procedures that address trucker fatigue. If you have been injured in a Missouri tractor-trailer accident, contact the Missouri trucking attorneys at Page Law. We have extensive experience in Missouri big rig accident cases. Call us today at 314-488-2433.
More often than not, insurance companies try to settle insurance claims quickly to save money. However, they aren’t taking into account a victim’s rights, or how much money their injuries or vehicle repairs are costing them. At Page Law, our St. Louis truck crash lawyers work extensively with our clients, creating a list of all problems that have resulted from a Missouri truck accident to show insurance companies how their lives have been affected. And this is only one of many ways in which we help injury victims obtain the compensation they deserve. Watch the video below from St. Louis truck accident lawyer John Page for more information.
Every day, about 800,000 trucks on U.S. highways are carrying hazardous materials. Although these trucks account for only about 5 percent of all truck accidents, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), the risks of a crash involving hazardous materials are much greater, and such crashes are often deadly.
One of the most common hazardous materials transported in trucks is flammable liquids, particularly gasoline. In the previous decade, gasoline-transporting trucks alone accounted for half of fatal hazardous-materials truck crashes. These trucks, which usually incorporate a cargo tank to contain the flammable liquids, are more susceptible to both rollovers and fires when hit by another vehicle, particularly when compared to trucks that are not carrying hazardous materials.
Spills are a special risk of hazardous materials being transported by large trucks. The FMCSA notes that between 1991 and 2000, trucks carrying hazardous materials were ten percent more likely to spill their cargoes in an accident than trucks carrying non-hazardous materials. Of course, spills of certain hazardous materials can result in far greater damage to the surrounding area than spills of most non-hazardous materials.
Although the overall threat to motorists sharing the road with trucks carrying hazardous materials is small, the injuries and other damages that may occur in a hazardous-materials crash is high. It is therefore particularly important for drivers transporting hazardous materials to be held to the highest standards of safety and responsibility.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a truck accident where hazardous materials were involved, please don’t hesitate to contact the experienced Missouri truck accident attorneys at Page Law. Our skilled legal team will examine the details of your case and help you seek the compensation you need to meet medical bills, lost wages, and similar expenses. Call Page Law today at 314-322-8515 for a free and confidential consultation.
A 3-year-old Missouri girl was killed in a tractor-trailer accident after two big-rigs collided on Interstate 64 in Kentucky. According to a wkyt.com article, the collision occurred as traffic was slowing for another crash on the highway which was caused by a suspected drunk driver. The girl was pronounced dead and two others were injured. However, the extent of their injuries is not yet known. The child was apparently in one of the big-rigs driven by her 49-year-old grandmother.
Very often, as St. Louis big rig crash lawyers, we see similar tragic collisions occur when truck drivers are not paying attention to traffic conditions. When you are behind the wheel of a large truck, sudden movements are not possible. In fact, we have seen in many cases how big-rig sudden movement has led to jackknifing. Such actions endanger not only the truck drivers, but also other people who are using the roadways.
If negligence or wrongdoing is involved in causing a fatal trucking accident, family members of deceased victims can file a wrongful death claim seeking compensation to cover funeral expenses, loss of love and companionship, and other related damages. When a tractor-trailer accident occurs, it is important that you move quickly to contact an experienced Missouri truck accident lawyer. Trucking companies and their insurance carriers send investigators to gather as much information as possible as quickly as they can, usually within hours.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a truck accident, please contact the Missouri wrongful death truck accident lawyers at Page Law by calling (314) 322-8515. You need an experienced truck accident attorney to aggressively represent you and protect your legal rights. We will provide you with a free consultation. Let us evaluate your case and help you decide what course of action is best for you and your family.
The driver of a semi-truck was injured after he lost control of his big rig and crashed outside Neosho Airport on Cockrell Road. The Neosho Daily News reports that the semi-truck veered off the roadway and overturned. Emergency personnel who responded had to extricate the driver who was trapped inside the vehicle. The trailer’s load of corn spilled across a nearby field. Officials say there were heavy winds at the time. They are still looking into what caused this accident.
In 2008, 117 large trucks were involved in fatal crashes in the state of Missouri. These truck accidents resulted in 124 deaths. Of the 4,291 non-fatal truck crashes, 1,486 involved injuries. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, there are more than 3.5 million truck drivers in the United States. Because of their large size and weight (about 80,000 pounds or more), big rigs are harder to control and more likely to cause serious injuries and damages to occupants of smaller vehicles.
When a truck crashes, the debris that is spilled on to the roadway can also cause serious auto accidents. Often times, we see that Missouri truck accidents are caused by overloaded trucks. It is the responsibility of the drivers and the trucking firms to make sure that the vehicles are not overloaded and are maintained in good working condition so they do not pose a danger to others on the roadway.
If you or a loved one has sustained serious traumatic injuries in a truck accident, please contact an experienced Missouri big rig accident lawyer in St. Louis at Page Law to find out more about your legal rights and options. Our skilled truck crash injury lawyers will make sure your rights are protected; immediately initiating the same action as the truck company and their insurance company. Call us today at (866) 620-5757 for a free and comprehensive consultation.
A freight train passing through Maplewood recently hit a tractor-trailer that was stuck on the railroad tracks, according to a recent article in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. The crash left the truck driver and the train’s crew unhurt, but it injured a man waiting in a pickup truck at the same intersection.
As the train hit the trailer, the semi lurched forward, colliding with a pickup truck that had also stopped at the intersection. The driver of the pickup truck was injured, but is expected to make a full recovery. No one else was injured, but rescue crews spent several hours cleaning up the scene of the crash.
