5 Tips to Safely Share the Road With Semi Trucks

driving alongside a semi-truck

While the size, weight, and blind spots of semi-trucks often contribute to accidents, there are several things you can do to safely share the road and prevent accidents. There are over 2 million semi-trucks in the US that transport tons of products every day. Unfortunately, their size, weight, and numerous blind spots are leading contributors … Read more

How Overloaded Truck Accidents Can Cause Serious Injuries

Trucking companies need to be held responsible for an accident caused by improperly loading its cargo. There is a good reason why weight limits exist for trucks. A tractor trailer could easily roll over if it is overloaded. In addition, overloaded trucks are harder to stop. The result in either case can cause serious injuries … Read more

Why Hire a Truck Accident Lawyer?

Tractor Trailer Accident Lawyer

Big trucking companies have the financial backing that make them overwhelming and intimidating to deal with. Being in an accident involving a tractor trailer can be devastating. The chances of suffering severe or fatal injuries is high. If you or a loved one have been a victim of a truck accident in Missouri, you may … 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