With tens of millions of semi-trucks and other commercial vehicles driving on Missouri highways annually, the transportation industry is a keystone of the state’s economy. But the importance of semis does not erase the deadly threat they pose. Data from the Semi Crash Map shows that accidents involving a semi-truck…
Since 1970, Gary McMinoway has dedicated his technician career to ensuring vehicles and industrial equipment of all sizes are safe for their operators and anyone interacting with the equipment. He began his career repairing light-medium and heavy-duty trucks, motorcycles, scooters, construction and farm equipment, go-carts, and more. In 1990, McMinoway…
It is the responsibility of every person who drives on the roads to conduct themselves in a safe and attentive manner, regardless of the type of vehicle they are driving. When someone chooses to drive their vehicle with willful disregard for the safety or others, their recklessness can result in…
There are approximately 11 million large trucks on U.S. roads, including tractor-trailers and single-unit trucks. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, these vehicles are involved in roughly 415,000 crashes each year, and about 20 percent of those crashes result in injuries or fatalities. The St. Louis area sees…
For the past four years, Zach Cahalan has served as the Executive Director of the Truck Safety Coalition (TSC), a partnership between Citizens for Reliable and Safe Highways and Parents Against Tired Truckers. Their mission is to reduce the number of fatalities and injuries caused by truck wrecks; offer compassionate…
The portion of Interstate 65 that runs through Indiana begins from Jeffersonville in the south and ends in Gary in the north, passing through Indianapolis at the center of the state. In the first three months of 2026, I-65 in Indiana saw a total of 47 semi-truck wrecks. This is…
As artificial intelligence (AI) and other technological innovations become more commonplace in the workforce, many law firms and attorneys are considering the ways they can utilize new technologies to improve efficiency in their cases. While there are methods of incorporating AI that may increase efficiency but reduce quality in exchange,…
Michael Cowen has practiced law for over 30 years and tried more than 120 jury trials. He is board-certified in both Truck Accident Law and Personal Injury Trial Law, making him a nationally recognized authority in trucking litigation. As a partner of Cowen Rodriguez Peacock, he has focused his practice…
One of the challenges in obtaining the full value of a client’s case is getting the defense, the insurance company, and/or trucking company to truly understand all the harm that has been caused by the wreck or negligent act. The defense will want to see documentation concerning medical expenses, lost…
For nearly two decades, attorney and Scherr Law Firm founder Maxey Scherr has litigated numerous jury trials and secured multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements for her clients. She is Board-Certified in Truck Accident Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and in Personal Injury Law by the Texas Board of…