Follow this safety tips to avoid getting involved in a car accident with a semi-truck. When you get into an accident with another vehicle, the severity often depends on two primary metrics: Size and speed. When one or both of the cars are going … [Read more...]
4 Tips to Avoid an Accident When Driving Next to a Tractor Trailer
Being in a car accident with a tractor trailer can result in some serious and life-altering injuries. Because a car accident is just that, an accident and therefore unpredictable, there is no way to know when you are going to get in a fender … [Read more...]
When Should I Speak With a St. Louis Auto Accident Attorney?
Talk to a lawyer for Free 24/7 (314) 361-4242 : If you have been in a car accident, it is generally a good idea to have an auto accident attorney represent you. While hiring a lawyer is not a legal requirement and you may choose to handle your car … [Read more...]
Determining Fault in a St. Louis Car-Truck Accident
When determining liability in a car-truck crash, all regulations need to be taken into account. When you have an accident with a commercial truck, things often get trickier than when cars crash. The problem is, with trucks, it's not simply two … [Read more...]
Injured in an Accident due to a Stopped Truck on St. Louis Roadway?
Accidents can happen anywhere, anytime, and for various reasons. But, imagine you're driving down the highway and suddenly you have to slam brakes because there is a truck stopped on the highway. The vehicle coming from behind slams into the back of … [Read more...]
Filing a Car Accident Claim Against a Large Trucking Company
One of the biggest legal issues facing you after an accident with a large truck is to determine fault. The Department of Transportation reports that in car accidents involving large trucks, around 87% of the accidents are because of truck driver … [Read more...]
St. Louis Car Crashes Involving Semi-Trucks
Negotiating a right turn in an eighteen-wheel truck can be an extremely difficult task. The sheer size of an eighteen-wheel truck causes difficulty in turning and the situation can become complicated when there are other cars and pedestrians on … [Read more...]
Avoiding St. Louis Semi-Truck Accidents
Semi-trucks form a relatively small part of registered vehicles on the road; however, they are the cause of a large number of road accidents. Car accidents involving semi-trucks often result in catastrophic injuries and fatalities. The most … [Read more...]
Statistics Revealing Causes of Big Truck Accidents in Missouri
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 … [Read more...]
Blazing Semi Truck Kills Two Motorists
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. … [Read more...]