Truck Accident

Ryan Bradley | October 27, 2022 | Truck Accident

Claims for car accidents are markedly more difficult and complicated than truck accident claims. While you are likely anxious to settle your 18-wheeler accident case to pay medical bills, make up for lost wages, and get back on your feet, patience is key to securing… read more

Ryan Bradley | August 29, 2022 | Truck Accident

A commercial driver’s license is a requirement for those interested in making careers out of driving large vehicles. A regular driver’s license will not do, as operating large vehicles takes unique skill. Multiple types of commercial driver’s licenses exist, allowing drivers to operate different large… read more

Ryan Bradley | June 13, 2022 | Truck Accident

If you have ever driven on a major highway, you have probably noticed that tractor-trailers usually congregate in the right lanes. This isn’t a coincidence. Most states have laws requiring large vehicles to stay out of the left lane. The state of Missouri is no… read more

Ryan Bradley | November 11, 2021 | Truck Accident

2021 has brought about many shifts to the ways that U.S. and state governments regulate trucking. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) implemented several changes to keep goods flowing during the COVID-19 pandemic. The government codified some of these after testing them in 2020,… read more

Ryan Bradley | November 3, 2021 | Truck Accident

Exactly how much does a semi truck weigh? The answer to this question is complicated.  Missouri has several ways to determine the maximum weight for a semi truck and trailer combination. These limits may vary depending on where the truck travels and the cargo it… read more

Ryan Bradley | July 8, 2021 | Truck Accident

Most people do not know what an MCS-90 is outside of trucking companies. But if you’re involved in a commercial truck accident, you might need the information contained on an MCS-90. An MCS-90 is a publicly available record of a motor carrier’s insurance or surety… read more

Ryan Bradley | May 14, 2021 | Truck Accident

Large truck accidents are some of the most devastating traffic accidents on the road. Whether you call them tractor-trailers, big-rigs, or 18-wheelers, a large truck outweighs your vehicle by up to 75,000 pounds.  Occupants of other vehicles sustain almost three-fourths of the deaths and injuries… read more

Ryan Bradley | February 1, 2020 | Federal Motor Carrier Regulations \ Truck Accident

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has issued a final rule banning commercial drivers from text messaging on the road to decrease Missouri truck accidents. The FMCSA recently prohibited on-the-job text messaging by commercial truck drivers. Under the new regulation, motor carriers cannot require… read more

Ryan Bradley | January 1, 2020 | Federal Motor Carrier Regulations \ Truck Accident

The federal government recently evaluated the cost and effectiveness of the Compliance, Safety, and Accountability (CSA) program in Missouri. The CSA is a federal initiative designed to strengthen the safety of the nation’s public roadways. The CSA aims to improve the safety of large trucks… read more

Ryan Bradley | January 1, 2020 | Truck Accident

A male Festus, Missouri resident was struck by an airborne tire tread that exploded from the wheel of a tractor-trailer when the resident was traveling on Interstate 44 on his motorcycle. The motorcyclist was struck on June 13, 2012 at 1:25pm in Phelps County. Kenneth… read more