At least one person was injured in a Missouri truck crash on the Interstate 44 after a semi-truck struck a Cadillac Escalade SUV, the Springfield News-Leader reports. The accident was reported at mile marker 78. Missouri Highway Patrol officials are saying that there may have been additional injuries in this truck crash. One injured person was having difficulty breathing immediately after the crash and another person was unconscious, but breathing, officials said. An investigation is ongoing.
In such cases, it is very important to determine who was at fault for the accident. Very often, these large truck accidents are caused as a result of negligent truck drivers or trucking companies. Some of the common causes of truck accidents in Missouri include alcohol or drug use; fatigued drivers who are working longer hours than they are legally allowed to work; poor vehicle maintenance; and driver distraction.
Whatever the cause of a Missouri truck accident, if you or a loved one has been injured as a result of the truck driver’s negligence, you may be able to seek compensation to cover your injuries, damages and losses. However, that is easier said than done. Trucking companies usually have an aggressive team of insurance adjusters and defense attorneys who will go the extra mile to defend their client against your case.
If you have been injured in a truck accident, please contact an experienced St. Louis semi truck collision lawyer at Page Law to schedule your free consultation today. Our skilled attorneys have helped several truck accident victims receive full compensation for their injuries and losses. Call Page Law at (866) 620-5757 to find out how we can help protect your legal rights and make sure you receive just compensation in your case.
