Missouri Truck Accident Blog

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 Cagle, 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 Cagle 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