Missouri Truck Accident Blog

Big Rig Rear Ends SUV On I-44

According to an article from news-leader.com, a tractor-trailer crashed into a Ford Explorer driven by a 37-year-old woman while traveling westbound on Interstate 44. The woman was seriously injured, while the 54-year-old driver of the truck was not. Although both drivers were wearing their seatbelt, the sheer power of the tractor-trailer was simply too much for even the large SUV to handle.

This crash is emblematic of the tremendous power that large trucks wield. Whereas many passenger cars would certainly succumb to the power of an SUV in a crash, an SUV, like all other vehicles on the road, is no match for a big rig. While the article does not reveal what caused the crash, truck drivers are often responsible for causing such collisions due to some form of negligent behavior.

Truck drivers are under great pressure to deliver goods on time, and often bend the rules when doing so. Despite the fact that federal regulations prohibit truck drivers from being mobile on the road for more than 11 hours on any given day, many operators of large trucks ignore these regulations. Some truck drivers may utilize illicit materials and over-the-counter medications to help combat fatigue and to stay alert, even though they know it is against the law to do so. However, once the effects of these substances wear off, truck drivers are left seriously impaired as fatigue sets in and judgment becomes clouded. As a result, other motorists on the road are put in danger of suffering serious injury and even death.

If you have been injured in a big rig accident, you’ll need skilled legal counsel on your side to ensure that your rights as a motorist are not trampled upon by negligent truck drivers or trucking companies. Irresponsible trucking companies often turn a blind eye to reckless driving practices so that shipments can continue to be made and profits can continue to grow. These trucking companies need to be held accountable for their negligent actions.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a truck accident in Missouri, the experienced St. Louis truck accident attorneys at Page Cagle can help you. As a skilled personal injury law firm, for many years we have been assisting truck accident victims receive compensation for pain and suffering, property damage, medical bills, loss of wages, and much more. Call Page Cagle today at 866-620-5757 for a free consultation.

Source article: http://www.news-leader.com/article/20090827/NEWS01/908270361/Woman+seriously+injured+in+crash