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 issues is the fact that truck accident Read More
Truck accidents
Trucking accidents may be result of defective products liability
Many Americans suffer a serious case of nerves whenever forced to ride in close proximity to a semi-truck for any length of time. Driving next to one of these behemoth vehicles often taps into a primal fear for Missouri and Illinois drivers, Read More
Walmart found liable in pickup truck accident after inadequate tire inspection
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 the loved one who is lost is a teenager with their whole lives ahead of them, that tragedy seems Read More
“Curbside” tour bus companies putting lives at risk to cut costs
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 a commercial tour bus to take these trips, or of hopping on a Read More
When do federal regulations apply in a trucking accident case?
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 that truck drivers and their Read More
Investigating a Truck Driver Trip
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 will have orders for pickup or delivery, bills of lading and / or Read More
Technology and Other Valuable Evidence in Truck Accident Cases
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 event monitors, Read More
Roadside Vehicle Inspections
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 to determine the effectiveness of a Read More
Trip Information
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 trip information such as fuel receipts, bills of lading, any type of Read More
Truck Cargo Accidents
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. No portion of the cargo hauled in interstate Read More
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