St Louis Accident Lawyer
Truck Accidents | Commercial, Tractor Trailer, Semi
Due to the sheer size of the vehicles, commercial truck accidents can have catastrophic injuries. Most commercial truck drivers are aware of the potential to cause a disaster and are normally cautious drivers. However, large commercial truck accidents still caused over 4,700 fatalities in 2006, with front collisions responsible for more than 2,000 fatalities.
Not only is the size and mass of commercial trucks of concern, the cargo they carry can pose potential problems as well. For example, if they are carrying hazardous or flammable materials, other injuries can result from a truck accident such as burns or respiratory injuries.
Recognizing the rise in truck accidents, the Federal Government has passed trucking laws and regulations to govern the entire commercial trucking industry. Some of these rules include:
- Stringent guidelines that mandate truck drivers must take a rest period between two driving shifts. These guidelines were enacted to alleviate truck driver fatigue.
- Trucking licenses are required to legally operate a commercial truck. These licenses are given only after the drivers have obtained the specialized training and proven the necessary skill required to operate a commercial truck.
- Commercial trucking companies MUST ensure their trucks are in good driving condition by conducting routine inspections. Trucking companies must also follow safety guidelines and procedures to ensure the safe transportation of cargo.
Similar to car accidents, truck accident cases are filed under the legal principal of negligence. Our St. Louis truck accident lawyers aggressively pursue fair compensation for injuries, lost wages, medical bills and future expenses related to the injury.
Our results demonstrate our committment to helping our clients recover financial compensation to help families heal from an injury or wrongful death at the hands of a negligent act. If you or a loved one has suffered personal injury as the result of negligence, malpractice or carelessness, contact our Missouri personal injury lawyers online or call 314.621.0622 (toll free 877.621.0622) to schedule a FREE consultation and learn how the law can help you recover financial damages for your injuries.
The Missouri Injury Attorneys of Millikan Wright LLC focus serving the needs of the greater St. Louis Metropolitan area. On the Missouri side, our lawyers represent people injured in St. Louis city, St. Louis county, Jefferson county, Franklin county, St. Charles county, and Lincoln county. On the Illinois side, our attorneys represent people hurt in Madison county, St. Clair county and Monroe county.
