Missouri Truck Accident Blog

Man Injured in Missouri Truck Accident

Missouri tractor-trailer accidents can cause serious injuries such as brain and spinal cord injuries. Very often large truck accidents also result in death. Most of the time, it is the occupants of the passenger vehicle who get catastrophically injured or killed. According to the Department of Transportation’s truck accident statistics for 2007, there were 4,363 truck accidents reported in the state of Missouri involving injuries and fatalities. During the same period, 139,321 truck accidents were reported in the United States that involved injuries and deaths.

A recent news article in the Joplin Globe reports a two-vehicle accident on the Interstate 44 near Joplin involving a car and a tractor trailer. A 56-year-old man reportedly drove his westbound vehicle into the back of a westbound tractor trailer. The accident occurred as the truck driver slowed down to pull into a weigh station, Missouri Highway Patrol officials said.

In any truck accident case, it is extremely important to analyze all aspects of the incident and make sure that the person whose negligence caused the accident and injuries is held accountable. In a commercial truck accident case, if the driver’s negligence caused the accident, the injured victim may seek compensation to cover expenses such as medical costs, loss of earnings, cost of hospitalization and other related damages. The trucking company, which employs the negligent driver, can also be held liable especially if the accident involves Missouri trucking law violations.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a Missouri truck accident, please contact an experienced truck accident lawyer at Page Cagle. Our skilled attorneys may be able help you obtain fair compensation for your injuries, damages and loss. We always offer a free, comprehensive and confidential consultation to injured victims and their families. Our knowledgeable attorneys have won millions in compensation for seriously injured truck accident victims as well as for families that have lost loved ones in truck accidents. Call Page Cagle today at 866-620-5757.

Source:http://www.joplinglobe.com/local/local_story_280233925.html