Have you been injured in a truck accident? Several parties can be liable in a truck accident and determining who is liable for what and to what extent, can be difficult. Our experienced St. Louis truck accident lawyers help you seek compensation for the expenses and impacts of injuries you have suffered in the accident.
We have over 75 years of experience filing successful truck accident claims. Our support has alleviated our clients’ physical, emotional, and financial burden. We urge you to contact us as soon as possible after you have been in a truck accident as legal investigation into such incidents is often extensive.
Get a free case evaluation by calling our personal injury law firm in St. Louis at 314-721-4000. Our truck accident lawyer will review the specifics of your case and tell you if you are entitled to any damages.
Types of Truck Accidents We Handle
Trucking accidents can occur due to various reasons, with the following being the most common:
- Fatigued driving, a leading cause of accidents involving heavy trucks.
- Distracted driving, which can result when drivers spend long hours behind the wheel.
- Unsecured cargo, which can spill and cause drivers to brake or swerve suddenly.
- Improperly maintained trucks, leading to hazardous situations that cause accidents.
- A lack of driver training can contribute to serious accidents.
- Failing to follow traffic laws can also result in collisions and other road incidents.
Our truck accident lawyers investigate the accident to determine the factors that led to your injury and vehicle damage. Building a claim takes time, so it’s best to explore your legal options with us as soon as possible.
Who Can Be Held Liable for a Truck Crash?
Parties that can be held responsible for a truck accident include:
- The truck driver, when they were negligent in operating the truck
- The trucking company that employs the driver
- The truck’s owner (the driver, trucking company, or another person/company), when the accident is caused by a lack of maintenance
- The truck’s mechanic, if the accident is caused by a failure due to negligent maintenance
- The freight company, if the accident occurred as a result of an unsafe truckload that caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle
Our St. Louis truck accident lawyers identify the responsible party or parties by looking at the truck driver’s logs, toxicology report, employment records, electronic on-board recorder (EOBR), dashcam footage, load manifest, and photos, crash reports, and witness statements.
Contact Our Truck Accident Lawyer for a Review of Your Case
In an initial free consultation, our experienced truck accident lawyer will give you an idea about the value of your case, reviewing previous personal injury settlements and cases. Call us at 314-721-4000 for a consultation and to learn more.
