Truck accident litigation often varies greatly from personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits that involve only smaller vehicles. The reasons for these differences are numerous, but one of the primary...
Few things in life are as difficult as losing a loved one in a motor vehicle accident that could – and in many cases should – have been prevented. When...
A number of Missouri and Illinois residents take vacations around the country or day trips to nearby cities like St. Louis and Kansas City. Many tourists think nothing of booking...
When it comes to commercial motor vehicles (CMVs), some Missouri and Illinois residents might mistakenly assume that only truck accidents with large tractor-trailers would fall under the federal safety regulations...
A truck driver’s trip will leave a paper trail of trip expenses, which may include fuel, food, lodging, any maintenance or repairs, any permits needed, and other receipts. The driver...
Technology has also created an opportunity to obtain valuable evidence in truck accident cases. This evidence includes onboard data recorders, electronic control module, engine control system, rollover prediction systems, vehicle...
The North American Standard Inspection (NASI) program is a roadside inspection program designed as a random sampling or snapshot of trucking company vehicle maintenance throughout North America. Its purpose is...
In addition to driver logs, in representing those injured or killed in truck accident cases we seek to obtain all the paperwork generated when a load is shipped. This includes...
Both the truck driver and the trucking company are responsible for the driver’s conduct when it comes to safety transporting cargo. Under certain circumstances, the shipper may also share responsibility....
When a CDR is present in a vehicle involved in an accident, we first take steps to secure the CDR and vehicle; often through a temporary restraining order. We then...