A recent report from madisonpress.com serves as a reminder of how important it is for truckers and motorists to be aware of the change in traffic-flow. It may seem like an obvious factor to be cautious of when traversing along highways; however, far too many truck accidents take place due to the inability of a tractor trailer or automobile to stop in time when traffic becomes congested.
According to the report, the fatal accident took place on I-79 in Madison County on September 25, 2009, when a passenger vehicle struck a commercial tractor trailer from behind. Apparently, the 18-year-old driver of the passenger car died at the scene from severe injuries. The 50-year-old truck driver of St. Louis did not sustain any injuries from the collision. Based on the article, preliminary investigation at the scene indicated that both drivers were wearing their seat belts and both vehicles were traveling eastbound on I-70 in the center lane.
Although this crash is still under investigation, if it is determined that the commercial truck driver was in any way responsible for causing the accident, he may be held liable for the wrongful death of the passenger driver. Considering that some tractor trailer drivers succumb to stimulants as a means of keeping awake during long drives, investigators may examine whether or not illegal substances played a factor in causing this accident. Even though such drug use is illegal, some truck drivers use extremely poor judgment in putting profit before safety, thus placing innocent motorists at risk of suffering catastrophic injuries and even death.
Tractor trailer accidents can be devastating. When a family loses a loved one in a truck accident where negligence on the part of the truck driver or trucking company played a role in causing the wrongful death, surviving family members may seek compensation for their loss as well as expenses relating to the death. Although no amount of financial compensation can ever replace the loss of a beloved family member, such recompense may relieve the burden and stress of any existing medical expenses, loss of future wages, and other economic damages.
At the St. Louis personal injury law firm of Page Law, our skilled Missouri truck accident wrongful death attorneys have helped many families receive compensation for costs associated with the death of their loved one. For a free consultation of your wrongful death truck accident case, call Page Law today at 866-620-5757.
Source:http://www.madisonpress.com/local.asp?ID=1799&Story=3
