Due to their large size, garbage trucks can be extremely dangerous when driven or operated recklessly. The average garbage truck weighs approximately 64,000 pounds, with smaller ones weighing about 20 tons. Because of their large size, these trucks can be incredibly dangerous when driven or operated recklessly. If you happen to be involved in an …
If you’ve been involved in a car accident with a government vehicle, you may be wondering if you have any legal recourse? The State of Missouri has around 145,000 state employees, many of whom operate state-owned vehicles. If you get into a car accident with a state employee in St. Louis, you may be asking, …
Trucking companies often use these tactics to try and avoid paying victims of trucking accidents. Trucking accidents often have deadly repercussions. If you or a loved one has had the misfortune to be involved in such an event, you are likely dealing with the consequences head-on, which may include one or more of the following: …
Car accidents can be very costly in general, but some situations expose the victim to even greater stress by prolonging the settlement case, therefore requiring more spending. Such an example is being involved in a collision with a commercial truck. On average, a personal injury settlement will take longer if a commercial truck is involved …
Semi-trucks aren’t exactly a novelty on Missouri roads. While it can be rather nerve-wracking for some, sharing the road with semi-trucks generally ends with nothing special to report. However, when you also factor in the unpredictable weather during winter, some special consideration should be taken to stay safe. Here’s how to safely share the road …
Override and underride truck accidents are some of the most dangerous scenarios that can occur. One report made by the NHTSA mentioned there was about 72% of override or underride chance in frontal trucking accidents and 53.9% when the truck is struck from the side. Override accidents mean the truck runs over a vehicle, while …