Missouri Truck Accident Blog

Tractor-Trailer Injures Many in Chain Reaction Crash

A chain-reaction crash occurred in a construction zone on Interstate 44 near St. Robert. According to a waynesvilledailyguide.com report, the collision was caused by the driver of a tractor-trailer when he failed to stop in time and plowed into the back of a 1994 Toyota, which in turn hit a 2003 Toyota, 2008 Chrysler, and a 1999 Ford Pickup. Seven people were injured in the accident, including the 59-year old tractor trailer driver and a passenger.

Reckless driving led to these injuries. As we all know, construction zones require an extra degree of attentiveness from motorists. Disregard for traffic laws in relation to construction zones can appropriately be deemed a negligent act, in which all motorists, large truck drivers included, should be held accountable for all instances where their negligence causes an accident.

Driver inattention is especially problematic amongst truck drivers. Whether drivers are communicating on their radios with other truckers, are weary from having driven an extensive amount of hours, or are possibly under the influence of an illicit substance, inattention to the road and posted speeds limits will almost always lead to an accident. All instances of personal injury, property damage, and wrongful death caused by a negligent truck driver should not be overlooked.

If you have been injured by a reckless truck driver in Missouri, you’ll need a St. Louis skilled truck accident attorney to examine the details surrounding your crash to determine where negligence played a determining factor, and whom the negligence can be attributed to. The experienced personal injury lawyers at Page Cagle have the necessary experience to successfully litigate your personal injury trucking accident case. Call us today at 866-620-5757 for a free consultation.

Source article: http://www.waynesvilledailyguide.com/news/x772316203/Teacher-among-injured-in-wreck