When the trucks contain thousands of pounds of material, they can become even more dangerous. On Wednesday, July 24, just south of Eldon, Missouri, a semi truck that was transporting fuel overturned on U.S. Highway 54. The Missouri State Highway Patrol got a call around 2:00 p.m. Wednesday afternoon, relating that a tanker truck had … Read more
In Washington, an enormous semi truck that was carrying thousands of pounds of bread, blocked all of Interstate 405’s southbound lanes, after it overturned during the morning commute on June 4. The crash happened around 7 a.m. There were no serious injuries, though several people sustained minor injuries and were clearly shaken up after the … Read more
Accidents involving large commercial trucks are serious incidents, especially when the accident involves a smaller passenger vehicle. However, when the truck is carrying a hazardous material, the accident can create an even more complicated circumstance. In some cases people may survive the actual truck accident but may have injuries due to fires caused by … Read more
No one expects to be involved in a truck accident. However, if one occurs, it is very important to know how to handle the situation and protect your case right from the start. Protecting yourself by avoiding driving in the blind spots of large vehicles, and closely following the rules of the road like … Read more
On Wednesday, October 10, 2012 a man was on the Chain of Rocks Bridge, pushing his stalled car. An approaching tractor trailer, who apparently did not see the man, hit him and then swerved into the concrete median and caught on fire. St. Louis police said that the man was pushing his car with the … Read more
Trucks and tractor trailers have long been the undisputed kings of the road. By their sheer size and presence on the highways, many drivers, especially the young and inexperienced, avoid them as much possible. This stands to reason as over 7 of every 12 accidents that involve these road behemoths end in at least one … Read more