Falsified truck driver logs have been a problem in the commercial truck driving industry for decades. Truck drivers are often coerced by their employers or customers into driving longer hours than allowed by federal law. Some claim they are even Read More
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Truck driver distraction could be behind recent fatal truck accident
Driver distraction is a huge issue across the country, as many Missouri and Illinois residents unfortunately know from firsthand experience. This issue can be far more dangerous when it involves truck driver distraction. Semi-trucks and the trailers Read More
Inadequate truck driver training can cause serious semi accidents
Most of us might expect commercial truck drivers to be required to go through extensive training before being allowed to operate large vehicles on Missouri and Illinois roads. The reality, however, is that federal standards when it comes to truck Read More
Tracy Morgan truck accident shows importance of truck driver safety
Truck driver safety has been hotly debated over the past several decades, with many advocates in Missouri, Illinois and throughout the country pushing for increased regulations to protect the public and truck drivers alike. Unfortunately, it often Read More
Missouri commercial truck drivers negligent in truck accidents?
All motorists on highways across Missouri, Illinois and the rest of the United States have a duty to exercise reasonable care when operating their motor vehicles. This duty is especially critical for commercial truck drivers; who not only drive far Read More
Truck accident between bus, FedEx tractor-trailer injures 2
Traffic accidents can be difficult enough for Missouri and Illinois residents to deal with, but collisions with much larger vehicles like buses or semi-trucks can be even more catastrophic for victims. The extreme size of buses and tractor-trailers, Read More
Truck accidents can result from negligent hiring practices
Truck accidents can result from negligent hiring practices Truck driving companies have a duty to engage in responsible hiring practices when it comes to staffing their businesses with drivers. Missouri and Illinois residents should never have to Read More
Falsified trucker logbooks: deadly Illinois truck accident kills 4
While we’ve discussed truck driver fatigue recently and what a danger this in for Missouri and Illinois residents, one item we haven’t talked about in-depth is falsified trucker logbooks. Trucker logbook tampering is a growing problem across the Read More
Truck driver fatigue and deadly truck accidents growing problem
Last month’s deadly truck accident involving comedian Tracy Morgan has focused a spotlight on the issue of truck driver fatigue and truck accidents. We’ve discussed that case previously, but it’s worth mentioning that the seriously injured Saturday Read More
Truck driver fatigue regulation in danger of being suspended
Last week, we discussed the fatal truck collision involving comedian Tracy Morgan on this St. Louis personal injury law firm blog. Authorities have accused the truck driver in that case of being fatigued when he allegedly caused the deadly crash. Read More
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