The Missouri State Highway Patrol closed Eastbound Interstate 44 near I-270 Tuesday, July 23, following an accident that involved a semi truck and several cars. An accident that had taken place in the westbound lanes had directed the attention of drivers heading eastbound away from the road. Traffic had slowed due to the accident as […]
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Semi Truck Carrying 5,400 Gallons Of Fuel Overturns
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 […]
Distracted Driving Causes Semi Truck Accident
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 […]
Missouri Truck Accident Case Settled For $6.5 Million
A missouri truck accident case was recently settled for $6.5 million in Benton County, Missouri. The insurance company was required to pay $1,000,000 and the trucking company was responsible for the remaining $5,500,000. The plaintiff in the case sustained injuries when a large tractor trailer collided with the back of his motorcycle as he was […]
Authorities Blame Missouri Teen Fatality on Texting
Technology, particularly cell phones, have made our lives better. They have made communication faster, efficient, and hassle free. However, some feel that our fascination with such devices has gone too far. This is because much of our every day lives are centered around our mobile devices, constantly checking our email and text messages. Car accident […]
Truck Accidents Involving HAZMAT Carriers
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 the […]
