Two Fordland men were injured by a semi-truck on October 19, according to MarshfieldMail.com.
The Missouri truck crash happened on Highway 38 near Marshfield. Around 12:20 a.m., a Ford F350 truck and a Sterling tractor-trailer collided on a curve in the highway. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the tractor-trailer was over the center line. The tractor-trailer swerved to the right in order to avoid the Ford. However, the trailer veered into the Ford’s lane. The trailer struck and totaled the Ford.
The driver of the Ford had moderate injuries, and the Ford’s passenger had serious injuries. Both were transported by ambulance to a local hospital. Neither of the occupants in the Ford were wearing seatbelts.
Large commercial trucks are far more likely to be involved in a fatal vehicle collision than a passenger car, partially because of their large size in comparison to other motor vehicles on the road. Every 16 minutes in the U.S., a person is injured or killed in a tractor-trailer accident. Surprisingly, the majority of large truck accidents occur in rural areas during the daytime, and on weekdays. Most occur on dry roads in good weather.
If you have been injured in a Missouri commercial truck accident, you may be able to obtain compensation for your injuries from the trucking company for medical expenses, vehicle damage, lost wages and pain and suffering and more. Contact the experienced Missouri tractor-trailer accident attorneys at Page Law by calling 314-322-8515 for a free consultation.
A local teenager was severely injured after he collided with a trash truck while riding his bicycle, according to a recent article in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. The Missouri truck accident occurred in a neighborhood in St. Charles County, where the trash truck was making its rounds.
The eighteen-year-old was riding his bike on Riverview Lane just west of Highway 94 when he apparently rode into the path of an Allied Waste Services truck, say local police. The accident happened at about 12:30 in the afternoon. The teen’s bicycle became stuck underneath the trash truck, which dragged the bicycle and the teenager at least fifty feet before managing to stop.
The teenager was taken to St. John’s Mercy Medical Center, where hospital staff describe him as being in satisfactory condition given his severe injuries. Police are continuing to investigate the Missouri trash truck accident.
Large truck accidents in Missouri usually occur between a large truck and a passenger vehicle, such as a car or pickup truck. Although accidents between a large truck and a pedestrian or bicyclist are unusual, these accidents can be even more devastating when they do occur. The unprotected and relatively small frame of a pedestrian’s or bicyclist’s body is no match for tractor-trailers and other large trucks, which can weigh up to 80,000 pounds. Severe injury and even death are practically inevitable.
If you or someone you love has been injured in an accident with a large truck, you have certain legal rights. A skilled Missouri truck accident lawyer at Page Law can help you understand your rights. We will stand up for your rights in court while helping you obtain the compensation you deserve. Please call Page Law today at (314) 322-8515 for a free case evaluation.
