A truck driver was killed in a tractor-trailer accident on Missouri Highway 116 after he hit a jackknifed big rig. According to a report in the St. Joseph News-Press, a 45-year-old driver lost control of his 2000 International tractor-trailer on the snow-covered road. His truck then crossed the centerline, struck a rail on a bridge, and jackknifed in the road. The tractor-trailer was then hit by another big rig which was being driven by a 35-year-old man. The 35-year old big rig driver was pronounced dead at the scene as a result of the collision. The driver of the truck that crashed initially was not injured.
A number of truck accidents in Missouri this month are being caused by truck drivers who are not exercising caution while driving on snow-covered roads. Officials say excessive speed often results in tractor-trailers jackknifing and posing significant risk of injury or death to others on the road. That’s exactly what seems to have happened in this particular fatal truck accident. Such tragedies are easily prevented by truck drivers who operate their large trucks carefully and slow down in bad weather conditions.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a Missouri big rig accident caused by a negligent or reckless truck driver, please contact a reputed St. Louis accident truck injury lawyer at Page Law for a free, comprehensive and completely confidential consultation. We will get our legal team working on your case right away and help you secure fair compensation to cover your losses. Call Page Law today at 1-866-620-5757.
Source:http://www.stjoenews.net/news/2009/dec/09/snowfall-slick-roads-cause-two-fatal-accidents/
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A Department of Transportation worker was injured in a Missouri truck accident after a tractor-trailer struck him on Interstate 35 and kept going. According to the Kansas City Star, the accident occurred as the worker was directing traffic near Southwest Boulevard in Kansas City. The worker was reportedly wearing an orange vest when he was hit. Thankfully, officials said, the worker did not suffer major injuries.
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 expenses, cost of surgery, hospitalization, and even costs of long-term care and rehabilitation. Medical expenses can be significant in cases that involve catastrophic injuries. Truck accidents, often times, can happen as a result of speeding, impairment, or reckless driving on the part of the truck driver.
If you have been seriously injured in a Missouri truck accident, please contact an experienced St. Louis big rig accident lawyer at Page Law. Trucking companies will usually get their insurance carrier and attorneys right away on a case. As a victim, you need a skilled personal injury attorney with experience handling truck accident cases on your side, fighting for your rights, and protecting your best interests. Call Page Law at 1-866-620-5757 for a free and comprehensive consultation.
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Truck accidents are capable of inflicting serious injuries upon those involved. Truck collisions may cause damage to a person’s vertebrae in the neck and cause irreversible damage to the spinal cord. Such damage may result in paralysis, quadriplegia or paraplegia. These are lifelong disabilities or catastrophic injuries that can change not only the lives of victims, but also the lives of their families. Paralysis of the lower trunk and lower extremities is known as paraplegia, while paralysis of most of the body, including the arms and legs, is known as quadriplegia.
Many truck accident injuries do not completely cut off the spinal cord. Such injuries most likely cause compression or fracture of the vertebrae. When this happens, a person may experience an interference with signals to and from the brain or the rest of the body. However, with good emergency care, aggressive treatment and rehabilitation, a good amount of truck accident injuries lead to a complete recovery. Still, treating spinal cord injuries can be extremely costly and painful for the victim.
If you have been injured as a result of a truck driver’s negligence, please remember that truck companies will send out their insurance adjusters, investigators and attorneys right away to get working on the case and begin their investigation. They will try to suppress or destroy evidence on the scene that may be important to your case.
You need an experienced Missouri truck accident spinal cord injury lawyer from Page Law on your side, fighting for your rights, and protecting your best interests. Our truck accident team will begin our investigation and make sure you have a strong case to obtain compensation to cover all medical costs, loss of earnings, and other damages. Call Page Law today at 1-866-620-5757 to schedule your free and comprehensive consultation.
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After a series of truck accidents in Northwest Missouri, authorities are telling truck drivers to go back to the basics of driving. When the weather is bad, slow down. Missouri saw the first big snowfall of the season in early December. According to an article in the St. Joseph News Press, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported several tractor-trailer accidents that closed a stretch of Interstate 29 near Rock Port. Officials say that it is not a common occurrence to see so many truck accidents at once. However, these accidents are not surprising if you take into account the vast amount of truck drivers who forget to slow down when the weather gets rough.
Officials have said that a majority of these tractor trailer accidents in Missouri were caused by truck drivers’ failure to use their discretion with regard to speed. On heavy snow days, trucks are asked to stay off the road. Even so, there are still some trucking companies and truck drivers that allow the pressure of getting work done on time to overshadow the importance of safety. Some of these drivers put their job ahead of their own safety and the safety of others on the roadway.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a Missouri truck accident, you need skilled legal advice and representation. The reputed personal injury lawyers at Page Law will remain at your side and make sure that your rights are protected. Our experienced Missouri tractor trailer accident lawyers may be able to help you receive compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, and lost earnings. It is critical that you contact a knowledgeable attorney as soon as you can after your accident. Call Page Law today at 1-866-620-5757 for a free consultation and evaluation of your St. Louis truck accident claim.
Source:http://www.stjoenews.net/news/2009/dec/13/semi-drivers-asked-use-more-caution/
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According to an article from the Kansas City Star, a tractor-trailer hit a barrier and overturned, spilling about 400 gallons of hazardous hydrochloric acid (HCl) on northbound Interstate 35 at Front Street in Kansas City, Missouri. Northbound lanes of the Paseo Bridge are still closed while the southbound lanes reopened late afternoon on Monday, November 30.
The truck driver was taken to the nearest hospital. Two police officers and a construction worker were also hospitalized after inhaling fumes. Several others in the area also went in on their own accord because of eye and respiratory irritation. Numerous hazardous material crews, along with state and federal officials and contractors, were at the scene for cleanup and decontamination.
Police believe that the truck driver was going too fast for passing a narrow and curving roadway near a construction zone. Investigations of the crash are on hold until the remaining chemicals are removed.
Hydrochloric acid is a highly corrosive inorganic compound that is often used for industrial processes. In high concentrations, HCl forms a cloud or vapor plume that has a toxic effect on lungs, trachea, skin, eyes and intestines. About 20 million metric tons of HCl are produced each year.
In other words, truck accidents and toxic spills like this one affect not only the victims in the crash, but the surrounding area and people. Tractor-trailers, semi trucks and 18-wheelers encompass 15% of fatalities in Missouri. If you or someone you love has been injured in a truck accident, you need an experienced Missouri semi truck accident attorney at Page Law to hear your case and recover the compensation you deserve. Contact us at (866) 620-5757 for a free truck accident consultation and learn your rights.
Source:http://www.kansascity.com/news/breaking_news/story/1601350.html
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A truck driver had to be extricated from his tractor-trailer after he collided with vehicles at westbound Interstate 470 near Interstate 430, according to a KMBC news report. The tractor-trailer spilled about 200 gallons of fuel on the roadway. The truck driver was injured. The report did not mention whether the occupants of the other vehicles were hurt. Officials are trying to determine what caused this Missouri truck accident.
Truck accidents in Missouri occur for a variety of reasons. Sometimes, the driver of the passenger vehicle may be at fault. But quite often, we see that a truck accident occurs because the truck driver is fatigued, under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or because the big rig is not properly maintained or is overloaded. When a truck accident is caused by a truck driver’s negligence or as a result of the trucking company’s negligence, then the injured victim or the family of the deceased victim can file a personal injury or wrongful death claim against the at-fault truck driver and trucking company.
There is no question that as consumers, we need trucks to transport goods. We depend on trucks to transport freight and even the food we eat. But, it is also important that these trucks and their drivers abide by traffic laws and drive carefully and responsibly, respecting the safety and well-being of others on the road.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a Missouri truck accident, you need skilled legal representation. You need an aggressive St. Louis tractor trailer accident lawyer from Page Law, who will remain at your side and make sure that your rights are protected and that you receive compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering and lost earnings. It is critical that you contact a knowledgeable attorney soon after your accident. Call Page Law today at (866) 620-5757 for a free consultation and evaluation of your St. Louis truck accident claim.
Source:http://www.kmbc.com/news/21631347/detail.html
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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
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After a vehicle rear-ended a big rig on Missouri Highway 59 in Newton County, a Joplin man was killed and his son suffered injuries. According to a news report in the Joplin Globe, the 56-year-old man in the vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. His son, 30, was also taken to an area hospital with injuries. The older man was a passenger in a pickup truck driven by his son, which apparently ran into the rear of a southbound tractor trailer that had stopped and was waiting for another vehicle to make a left turn.
Truck accidents can cause extremely serious and devastating injuries including brain and spinal cord injuries, which can leave a person disabled for life. Truck accidents can also be fatal. The serious injuries and fatalities caused by truck accidents usually affect the occupants of the passenger vehicles – not the big rigs. This is because of the size and weight of the large trucks, which overpower and overwhelm other vehicles on our roadways. Big rigs often weigh over 80,000 pounds and when something that big and heavy hits a passenger car, the occupants of the car are the ones most seriously injured.
When a truck accident occurs as a result of the truck driver’s negligence, injured victims can seek compensation from the driver and in most cases, the trucking company, as well. Most companies carry liability insurance, which helps compensate victims of serious personal injury. Still, if you are a victim, you need a Missouri truck accident lawyer on your side fighting for your rights and protecting your best interest. If you have lost a loved one in a truck accident, please contact a skilled St. Louis wrongful death truck accident attorney at Page Law for a free consultation and case evaluation.
Source:http://www.joplinglobe.com/local/local_story_283010257.html
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St. Louis Missouri truck accident attorneys are extremely concerned about big rigs that are illegally parked on Missouri’s roadways. Illegally parked commercial trucks can lead to catastrophic accidents, especially when drivers fail to see these trucks and crash into them. These accidents can cause very serious injuries or even death because they may happen at a high rate of speed.
The Daily Statesman reported an incident at the US 60 and Highway 25 where a 51-year-old woman was injured when she struck a parked Freightliner truck in the rear. According to Missouri State Highway Patrol officials, the Freightliner was parked on the shoulder of the highway, but was extended partially onto the roadway. The woman was taken by ambulance to a local hospital for treatment of moderate injuries. The truck was unoccupied at the time.
In any truck accident case, if an accident occurs because the big rig was illegally parked on a roadway, then both the truck driver and his employer – the trucking company – may be held liable for injuries and damages caused to the victim. In some cases, especially if the accident results in major injury or death – criminal charges may also be filed against the driver and the trucking company. In any truck accident, if the big rig was parked legally, then the trucking firm may not face any liability.
If you have been injured in a Missouri truck accident, it is crucial to contact a reputable truck accident lawyer experienced in handling big rig accident cases. Our skilled St. Louis truck accident lawyers at Page Law will quickly help determine who is at fault by conducting an immediate investigation and by working with our accident reconstruction experts. Please call us today for a free consultation and evaluation of your Missouri truck accident case.
Source:http://www.dailystatesman.com/story/1577166.html
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For those of us that get behind the wheel on a daily basis, either to take our children to school or drive ourselves to work, we understand the seriousness of our responsibility to drive safely in order to ensure our own safety, as well as the safety of our passengers and all other motorists on the road. And for those of us who have never received a commercial driver’s license to operate a tractor trailer, we can only imagine the magnitude of a truck driver’s responsibility to drive safely while also ensuring that the load being transported is properly contained. With all of these factors in mind, a report from missourinet.com reminds us that it is even more important to exercise safe driving practices in inclement weather.
According to the article, recent heavy rains have contributed towards numerous traffic accidents across the State of Missouri, causing authorities to conduct water rescues because of the flooding. So what can motorists and truck drivers do to help prevent accidents? To begin with, Missouri’s Department of Transportation has encouraged all drivers to plan their routes ahead of time by checking www.modot.org for any road closures. Authorities also recommend that drivers of all vehicles pay particular attention to dangerous road conditions in Missouri during and after heavy rains.
All truck drivers should know about the recent words of caution from the MoDOT. Commercial truck drivers have many responsibilities, one of which includes driving at slower speeds during conditions of rain or snow. Also, there is no better time for truck drivers to make sure that their windshields are operating properly as well.
At the Missouri personal injury law firm of Page Law, it is our hope that truck drivers and other motorists are paying close attention to how road conditions are influenced by inclement weather. Even if you travel along the same highway every day, weather can greatly alter all the parts of the road that you are familiar with. There are already too many other dangers on the road, don’t let weather conditions be another risk. If you or a loved one has been injured in a truck accident in Missouri, contact Page Law today for a free consultation. We may be able to help you receive compensation for your injuries and property damage if a truck driver’s negligence contributed to causing your accident. Call 866-620-5757 today.
Source:http://www.missourinet.com/2009/10/08/modot-urges-safety-in-wet-conditions/
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