Category: Truck Accidents

Interstate 70 between Kansas City and St. Louis is a major trucking route across Missouri. Tractor-trailers frequently travel I-70 and many other highways across the state. Semi-trucks are a regular sight throughout Missouri. These giants of the road are anything but gentle, though. If you’re involved in a crash with…

Commercial truck drivers have certain responsibilities after a crash. Most trucking companies have specific post-accident procedures that their drivers must observe, whether they’re employees or independent contractors. If you were injured in a crash caused by a commercial truck driver, you may be entitled to pursue compensation for your losses…

It was a normal winter day in Indiana. It was cold and it had been snowing. The temperature fluctuated to above and below freezing. The roads had been clear of snow but there were patches of ice. A wife and mother of two was cooking dinner when she realized that…

Trucking industry regulations help ensure the safety of all road users. From enforcing hours of service (HOS) for truck drivers to requiring regular vehicle inspections, state and federal regulations for commercial trucking can reduce the number of accidents, injuries, and deaths. However, these regulations are effective only when drivers and…

Although trucking companies must adhere to strict federal hiring practices, they often disregard the rules, resulting in devastating truck crashes caused by drivers unfit for duty. In such a situation, the employer of a negligent truck driver could be liable for injuries and other crash-related losses. At the law firm…

Local, state, and federal government agencies have certain immunities from lawsuits that they use to complicate legal claims over truck accidents involving government vehicles. It is crucial to understand additional requirements and deadlines put in place by governmental bodies if you have been injured in a collision involving a government truck…

Large trucking companies and their insurers have armies of defense attorneys to protect them, making it challenging to recover maximum compensation after an accident. That’s why you need a Missouri truck accident law firm with the resources necessary to build a solid case. Proving your case in a truck accident…