Can IoT and Telematics Help Reduce Missouri Truck Accidents?

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In an effort to reduce the number of truck accidents, some truck manufacturers and companies have been investing heavily in IoT and telematics. Truck accidents are some of the most dangerous and devastating accidents on our roads today. On average, there are over 500,000 truck accidents each year in the US, resulting in over 4,000+ … Read more

4 Unique Issues Often Created by St. Louis Truck Accidents

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Multiple defendants, complex insurance coverage, different accidents, and complex truck laws can all create unique issues in St. Louis truck accident claims. If you have ever been in a car accident, you already know how overwhelming recovering damages can be. Sadly, things can get even more nerve-wracking and complicated when filing a truck accident claim. … Read more

Driver Fatigue – Dangers of Commercial Trucking

St. Louis Truck Accident Attorney

The NTSB estimates that nearly 20% of their investigations identified fatigue as the contributing factor in truck accidents. As Americans, we share the road with commercial trucks on a daily basis. We have become used to driving along side them and may give little or no thought to their presence. However, according the Federal Motor … Read more

Tractor Trailer Overturns, Catches Fire

Tractor Trailer Wreck

Tractor trailer accidents have the potential to cause much damage. Tuesday, February 25, in Kansas City, Missouri, a fiery single-vehicle semi truck crash thankfully resulted in no injuries. But for many drivers the commute was interrupted early Tuesday morning around 7 a.m. near Cambridge Circle by black smoke when the semi truck caught fire and … Read more

The Risk of Permanent Disability From Truck Accidents

Injuries from a serious truck accident

Being involved in any sort of auto accident can be a life altering event. One that causes a permanent disability will affect not just you, but your loved ones as well. Truck accidents are a major cause of permanent disability. The sheer size of an 18 wheeler makes a collision with one unimaginable. The injuries … Read more