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Truck Accidents

What Should I Do After a Truck Crash Injury in Missouri?

You’ve had a truck accident and are now wondering what to do next. Understanding your next steps is important, since making the wrong move could tank your case and cause you to miss out on much-needed compensation. Below, a Missouri truck accident lawyer explains what to do after a truck...

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What Are the Benefits of Hiring a Missouri Truck Accident Lawyer?

When you’ve been in an accident, it’s normal to feel as bent out of shape as your vehicle. Truck accidents can be even more dangerous because of their size. That’s why hiring a Missouri truck accident lawyer may be the right call for you. Truck accidents can be complicated, often involving...

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Different Types of Evidence in a Missouri Truck Accident Case

Collisions with semi trucks can lead to catastrophic injuries, and even fatalities. When the truck driver’s negligence caused the accident, your first course of action is likely to seek compensation from the driver or their employer to cover the cost of your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and...

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Common Mistakes Truck Accident Victims Should Avoid

If you’ve had a truck accident, it’s easy to feel confused about what to do next. Your medical bills keep piling up, and your boss keeps asking when they can expect you back at work. The insurance company is hounding you for a statement. All of this can be overwhelming....

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Types of Compensation Available to Missouri Truck Accident Victims

In 2022, 162 fatalities from commercial truck accidents occurred in Missouri, according to the Missouri Department of Transportation. Due to the significant size difference between commercial trucks and the average car, truck accidents have devastating aftermaths. When these accidents aren’t always fatal, they still leave victims with severe injuries. If you...

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Common Driver Errors that Lead to Truck Accidents

Truck driver errors contribute to a large majority of truck accidents in the United States. Whether the driver is impaired, takes unnecessary risks, or is simply unable to react to dangers on the road, these critical errors can cost lives. Truck drivers can also contribute to accidents by speeding, using...

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Assigning Liability in Truck Accidents

In 2013, there were 84 fatal commercial vehicle crashes (including trucks as a commercial vehicle) and 2,176 nonfatal commercial vehicle crashes in Missouri alone. This amounted to 99 deaths and 3,400 injuries. When you are involved in a truck accident, there are many parties that can be at fault ranging...

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Hours-of-Service Regulations May Be Responsible For An Increase In Trucking Accidents

In response to an influx of serious accidents caused by fatigued truck drivers, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) implemented hours-of-service rules for trucking companies. We live in a society that places significant importance on material goods, and trucks often deliver those goods. The more goods delivered in a...

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Main Causes of Truck Accidents

All vehicle accidents can be catastrophic, but accidents involving large trucks (i.e. tractor-trailers, 18-wheelers, big rigs) can be especially devastating. For starters, the sheer size of a large truck increases the chance of serious injury or death in an accident. More concerning, however, is the risk of mechanical and driver...

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