Three people sustained injuries in a Missouri truck accident on the southbound lanes of the 71 Highway. According to a KSHB news report, the 57-year-old driver of a semi hit a 2008 Mazda driven by a 24-year-old woman. That woman sustained serious injuries in the crash. Her Mazda then struck a 2002 Toyota, which in turn collided with a 2008 Dodge Caliber. The semi then went on to strike a 2004 Ford Ranger. The drivers of the Toyota and the Dodge thankfully sustained only minor injuries. The driver of the Ranger suffered moderate injuries. No charges have been filed pending an official investigation.
Based on this news report, it appears that the large truck was going out of control. It is indeed fortunate that this accident did not result in more devastating injuries and damages. Similar truck accidents can happen under a variety of circumstances. For example, a truck can go out of control if a driver is fatigued and falls asleep at the wheel. Brake failure in tractor-trailers is also a more common occurrence than many motorists realize. This can happen either due to overloading or poor vehicle maintenance. A large truck in the hands of a distracted or impaired truck driver can also wreak havoc as we have seen in a number of Missouri truck accident cases.
When a truck accident is caused by the driver’s negligence, injured victims may be able to seek compensation to cover medical expenses, lost wages, cost of hospitalization, rehabilitation, pain and suffering, long-term care and other damages. An experienced Missouri truck semi injury accident lawyer at Page Law will be able to help injured victims and their families understand their legal rights and options in such cases. Please call Page Law at (866) 620-5757 to schedule your free consultation and comprehensive case evaluation.
