Missouri Truck Accident Blog

Driver Injured in Missouri Truck Accident

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.

Source:http://www.neoshodailynews.com/news/x2102348307/Single-truck-accident-traps-driver