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...]
Brake Systems and How They Affect Truck Accident Lawsuits
Keeping a truck properly maintained is a federally mandated requirement. Brakes in particular need to be inspected regularly and repaired. Faulty brakes are the cause of many truck accidents, and because of the weight of commercial vehicles … [Read more...]
New Safety Rules To Combat Driver Fatigue
The Hoffmann Law Firm, L.L.C. has the resources to help victims of truck accidents in Missouri and Illinois. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration set new regulations in 2011 that responded to the … [Read more...]
