For anyone looking to hire an attorney, you likely feel overwhelmed by the amount of law firms vying for your attention through advertisements. It may feel impossible to sort through all the noise and find the right lawyer. Deciding who to trust isn’t easy, but following these simple steps toward making an informed choice can […]
With tens of millions of semi-trucks and other commercial vehicles driving on Missouri highways annually, the transportation industry is a keystone of the state’s economy. But the importance of semis does not erase the deadly threat they pose. Data from the Semi Crash Map shows that accidents involving a semi-truck happen on I-70 frequently. The driving conditions […]
There are approximately 11 million large trucks on U.S. roads, including tractor-trailers and single-unit trucks. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, these vehicles are involved in roughly 415,000 crashes each year, and about 20 percent of those crashes result in injuries or fatalities. The St. Louis area sees an especially high volume of […]
When looking for legal representation, you need to understand that picking the wrong attorney can be devastating and have long-lasting ramifications. Unfortunately, in today’s world it is easier to pick the wrong attorney than the right one. Tactics like billboards, Google Ads, and TV commercials can sway people into thinking that the number of advertisements […]
When choosing a truck accident attorney, one question often gets overlooked: who will help you navigate what comes after the case is over? A settlement or verdict may resolve the legal process, but it often marks the beginning of a new set of decisions. How will you set up lifelong medical care, financial planning, and […]
For Missouri families dealing with the aftermath of a commercial motor vehicle wreck, hiring a lawyer is not the first thing they consider. More terrifying questions loom large in their minds, like how to avoid medical debt, what will happen to dependents, or even how to go about funeral arrangements. Lives change in the blink […]
Semi tractor-trailers are loaded with cargo every day to transport goods all across the country – sometimes multiple loads a day. Missouri in particular is a key logistics state, with federal transportation statistics showing that it hosts tens of millions of semi-trucks annually. These drivers and their commercial motor vehicles are governed by federal and state regulations […]
Numerous parties might be liable for a commercial truck accident, depending on the circumstances. Since the trucking industry involves multiple companies that manufacture trucks, supply parts, operate trucks and trailers and service them, anyone from the truck driver to the manufacturer to a vendor that loads a tractor trailer can be responsible for someone’s injuries. […]
