A 3-year-old Missouri girl was killed in a tractor-trailer accident after two big-rigs collided on Interstate 64 in Kentucky. According to a wkyt.com article, the collision occurred as traffic was slowing for another crash on the highway which was caused by a suspected drunk driver. The girl was pronounced dead and two others were injured. However, the extent of their injuries is not yet known. The child was apparently in one of the big-rigs driven by her 49-year-old grandmother.
Very often, as St. Louis big rig crash lawyers, we see similar tragic collisions occur when truck drivers are not paying attention to traffic conditions. When you are behind the wheel of a large truck, sudden movements are not possible. In fact, we have seen in many cases how big-rig sudden movement has led to jackknifing. Such actions endanger not only the truck drivers, but also other people who are using the roadways.
If negligence or wrongdoing is involved in causing a fatal trucking accident, family members of deceased victims can file a wrongful death claim seeking compensation to cover funeral expenses, loss of love and companionship, and other related damages. When a tractor-trailer accident occurs, it is important that you move quickly to contact an experienced Missouri truck accident lawyer. Trucking companies and their insurance carriers send investigators to gather as much information as possible as quickly as they can, usually within hours.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a truck accident, please contact the Missouri wrongful death truck accident lawyers at Page Law by calling (314) 322-8515. You need an experienced truck accident attorney to aggressively represent you and protect your legal rights. We will provide you with a free consultation. Let us evaluate your case and help you decide what course of action is best for you and your family.
Source:http://www.wkyt.com/home/headlines/86559592.html
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.
Source:http://www.news-leader.com/article/20100310/BREAKING08/100310008/Accident+reported+on+I-44+between+semi-truck++car+
