Statistics Revealing Causes of Big Truck Accidents in Missouri

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During the last 10 years, 10% to 15% of deaths were caused by the accidents involving tractor trailers. By properly analyzing the statistics of accidents that involve big trucks, we can better understand the root cause of injuries and take steps to reduce the chances of a truck accident occurring. The major reason why big trucks …

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Common Risks for Young Drivers

Car accident rates for drivers between the ages of 16 to 19 are higher than in any other age group.  In the United States, traffic accidents are the leading cause of death for teenagers. A 2008 study on Missouri car accidents reports that there were 195 fatalities associated with a driver between the ages of …

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Updated: October 14, 2024

Trucking Companies and Negligent Hiring Practices

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There are close to 800,000 truckers employed in the United States traveling 250 million miles per day on our highways. We travel alongside them without giving much thought to the person behind the wheel. What kind of training have they had? How is their driving record? When was the last time they took a break …

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Updated: February 12, 2021

Blazing Semi Truck Kills Two Motorists

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In early September, two motorists died in an accident after their vehicle was caught underneath a semi-truck that caught fire. Early on September 3rd, police and firefighters responded to the scene of an accident that occurred just after midnight. Emergency calls to police reported that there was a semi-truck that had caught fire on the …

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Updated: October 14, 2024

The Danger of Pedestrian Accidents at Busy Truck Stops

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Those driving on the open roads are not the only ones at risk of being injured or killed by an 18 wheeler. Truck stops and travel plazas are the scenes of many accidents where the driver fails to see a pedestrian before it is too late. If you have been injured by a big rig …

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Updated: February 9, 2021

Government Immunity in School Bus Accidents

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Being entrusted with our most precious assets does not make a school bus driver exempt from committing reckless errors while driving. Every year in the United States, over 24 million children are transported back and forth to school, covering over 4 billion miles in the process. Despite their bright colors and special safety features, they …

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Updated: October 9, 2020