Truckers provide a vital service, transporting the good people need to meet their daily needs, and they generally are key to keeping our nation functioning – but to say that they’re “tireless” in their travels is definitely untrue Truckers are tired. Even with the...
Commercial Truck Accidents — Plaintiff
2 safety mistakes that increase the risk of semitruck collisions
Most drivers are very aware of large vehicles, like semitrucks, in traffic. It is hard to ignore a vehicle that is twice as tall and multiple times longer than the average passenger vehicle, and people are aware of how the crashes these vehicles cause are among the...
Uncovering the causes of truck accidents
Semi-trucks present a daily hazard on streets and highways throughout Missouri. Here are some of the most common causes of accidents involving 18-wheelers and other large commercial trucks. By better understanding their causes, we may be able to reduce their deadly...
Truck collisions numbers are up
It seems that news of tractor-trailer crashes are weekly, if not daily, occurrences on the news. Whether it is Interstate 70 or one of the state highways, commuters will often see the wreckage or damage caused by these serious crashes. Since ambulances already took...
Can semi-trucks drive in the left lane on Missouri highways?
In general, on freeways with at least two lanes of traffic in each direction, the left lane is the passing lane. Sometimes, however, semi-trucks drive in the left lane, making it difficult for other vehicles to pass, and frustrating those who are driving behind the...
Are you a would-be plaintiff in a commercial truck accident?
When the average person thinks of the justice system, they think of a criminal court proceeding. However, there are many facets of the legal system that don't include that exact narrative. You may have never thought that you would become a plaintiff in a lawsuit....
Justice after a truck accident
Commercial trucks are usually the largest and heaviest vehicles on the roads today. When these large trucks lose control, malfunction, or otherwise don't operate as intended, it's very likely that an accident will occur and others will be injured as a result. In...