Missouri Truck Accident Blog

Tractor-Trailer Accident in Missouri Leaves Man Injured

A 31-year-old man was injured in a Missouri truck accident on U.S. Highway 160, the Joplin Globe reports. The man was driving east on the highway when his car collided with an eastbound tractor-trailer. The man apparently attempted to make a U-turn at Route O when the collision occurred, the news report said.
In Missouri, we do see some cases where error on the part of passenger vehicles causes serious truck accidents. However, we also often see that truck driver error causes significant injuries to occupants of passenger vehicles. The size and weight of these trucks play a significant part in the injuries that are caused.

There are many ways for drivers of passenger vehicles to effectively avoid getting into a truck accident. First, be mindful of large truck blind spots and move away from them safely and quickly. Remember, if you cannot see the truck’s side mirrors, the driver cannot see you. Always pass large trucks on the left. Especially in winter weather conditions, make sure to leave plenty of space between you and a large truck. If you witness a truck driver who is driving aggressively, recklessly or speeding, inform local law enforcement authorities at once. You may help prevent a serious accident from occurring.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a truck accident in Missouri, please contact the experienced St. Louis tractor trailer accident attorneys at Page Law for a free and comprehensive consultation. We have the knowledge and resources to conduct a thorough investigation and obtain the evidence that will help strengthen your claim and help you secure the compensation you rightfully deserve. Call Page Law today at 1-866-620-5757.

Source:http://www.joplinglobe.com/local/local_story_351005901.html

Missouri Truck Accident Injures Driver

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

The Danger of Truck Underride Accidents

Truck “underride” occurs when a passenger vehicle rear ends a big rig and goes under the large truck or trailer. In such cases, the occupants of the vehicle could suffer catastrophic injuries or death. In some incidents, severe head injuries or decapitation may result from a truck underride accident in Missouri. Rear guards on commercial trucks first became a requirement in 1953, but those guards were too high above the road, too narrow and too flimsy to prevent the danger of underride accidents.

After a lengthy debate and much deliberation, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a safety standard mandating safer and sturdier rear guards on all new trucks effective January 1998. Trailers and large trucks that were manufactured before that date still travel along our roadways and are not covered under this safety standard. Those trucks still pose an underride hazard.

In fact, more than half of all fatal car-semi truck accidents are said to involve truck underrides. Other than rear guards, there are other steps trucking companies and owners can take to prevent or minimize the probability of such a devastating truck accident. These include using flashers when parked on the side of the road; using tail lights or reflective tape; regular inspection of brakes, and keeping a safe distance behind other traffic.

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in an underride accident in Missouri, or any other type of truck collision, please contact an experienced St. Louis truck accident lawyer at Page Law for a free consultation. We have the experience and resources it takes to recover the damages you deserve for your injuries and suffering. Please get in touch with one of our Missouri truck accident attorneys today to find out how we can help. Call (866) 620-5757 for a free consultation.