Missouri Truck Accident Blog

Man Injured in Missouri Tractor Trailer Accident

A 22-year-old Springfield, Missouri man sustained injuries in a truck accident on Highway 96. According to a news report in the Joplin Globe, the man was westbound on the highway and was stopped in traffic when he was rear-ended by a tractor-trailer operated by a 66-year-old man. The injured truck accident victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment of his injuries, although the extent or seriousness of his injuries is not known.

Tractor trailers are responsible for more than 25 percent of fatal vehicle accidents. In fact, each year, many personal injury and wrongful death claims are filed by victims and/or family members with the assistance of a Missouri big rig accident attorney as a result of tractor trailer accidents. Because tractor trailers can weigh 80,000 pounds or more, they can cause tremendous damage, especially to a smaller vehicle, when they are involved in a collision.

Rear-end accidents are extremely common with tractor trailer accidents on Missouri highways and these collisions can be deadly. Such accidents may be caused as a result of a truck driver going too fast for existing traffic conditions. He may have neglected to notice traffic slowing down. These accidents may also occur due to fatigue, especially if the trucker hasn’t had enough rest or taken the time he is mandated to take off under federal law. In many cases, rear-end tractor trailer accidents occur because of brake failure. This could be caused either as a result of poor vehicle maintenance or because the tractor-trailer was overloaded.

If a truck driver’s negligence caused your injuries, both the driver and the trucking company could be held liable. You could seek compensation to cover medical expenses, lost wages, cost of hospitalization, therapy and other accident-related expenses. If you have been injured in a Missouri truck accident, please call the skilled attorneys at Page Cagle for a free consultation. Our experienced tractor trailer accident lawyers will discuss your case with you, answer your questions and address your concerns. Our truck accident team will act quickly to protect your legal rights and preserve your best interests. Call us today at (866) 620-5757 to find how we can help.

Source:http://www.joplinglobe.com/local/local_story_324005240.html