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St. Louis Car-Truck Accident LawyersWith the increasing amount of trucking traffic in the St. Louis area, a greater number of traffic deaths and serious injuries involve car-truck collisions. Our lawyers are experienced in handling these cases and can help maximize your recovery from a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit. Auto accidents involving semitrucks (also known as 18-wheelers and tractor trailers) are more likely to involve serious or fatal injuries than an accident involving another car due to the greater size and weight of the truck. A fully loaded tractor trailer can weigh up to 80,000 pounds, compared to 3,600 pounds for an average car. To protect car drivers and those of other lighter vehicles, truck drivers and trucking companies must follow a host of state and federal safety regulations covering everything from driver fatigue to truck maintenance. Any person or family who has been affected by a car-truck accident needs a lawyer who understands the special regulations and liability issues that apply to the trucking industry. If the truck driver or trucking company violated safety regulations, they may be liable for damages for injuries caused to you or your loved one. Types of damages may include medical expenses, lost wages, permanent disability, pain and suffering, and emotional distress. In a wrongful death case, family members in Missouri and Illinois can recover damages for funeral expenses, medical expenses incurred prior to death, pain and suffering incurred prior to death, future loss of wages, loss of consortium and loss of parental guidance. Our lawyers will conduct a thorough investigation on your auto truck accident to find out if the negligence of both the driver and trucking company is to blame for your injuries. If so, we can hold both the truck driver and the trucking company accountable. Examples of negligence in car-truck accidentsExamples of trucking company and truck driver negligence in car-truck accidents include:
Our attorneys hire well-credentialed experts in accident reconstruction and use video enhanced reenactments in order to demonstrate how auto-truck accidents happen. This is important because truck drivers in most cases will not admit responsibility. By investigating evidence such as skid marks and damage to the truck and car, we can often reconstruct what happened and how. This is one reason why it's important to contact a lawyer as soon as possible after a truck accident. If evidence at the scene of the accident isn't collected and preserved, you may not be able to prove liability in a court of law. Demonstrating the negligence of the truck driver and trucking company is only part of our job as your lawyers. We will also show the truck insurance company that we are willing to take your case to court. Only under the threat of jury trial will insurance companies give you the compensation you need. Because our attorneys are well-known for their trial experience, we are often able to obtain successful settlements in truck-car accident cases. If you or a loved one has suffered a serious injury in a car-truck accident, call us now at 1-866-770-8691 or complete our contact form for a free initial consultation. Our lawyers represent people in the St. Louis, Missouri, area, including those in Clayton, Rolla, Springfield, Columbia, Poplar Bluff, Warrington, Hillsboro, Washington, Union, Hannibal, St. James, Cuba and Owensville. We represent car- truck accident victims on all highways in the St. Louis area, including 70, 44, 55 and 63. We can meet with you in the evenings or weekends, in your home or at the hospital. Our firm does not get paid until you get a settlement or verdict. |