Truck Driver Injured In Cattle Crash in St. Louis

A Missouri trucking accident injured a Missouri truck driver when he slammed into nine head of cattle on the I-70 on May 17, 2011, just after midnight. The Missouri 18 wheeler accident occurred in Russell County, Kansas on I-70 near the Dorrance exit. Truck driver… read more

Woman Injured By Ice Flying Off Tractor Trailer

Joyce Powell, 71, was injured Monday morning when a chunk of ice fell off an oncoming tractor trailer and crashed through her windshield. The accident occurred on Highway 60 in Newton County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Powell was traveling westbound and passed… read more

Young Woman Killed In Truck Crash in Missouri

Grace E. Stanton of Springfield, Missouri was killed in St. Clair County Missouri trucking accident on May 21, 2011 at 11:56am. The Missouri truck accident occurred at the intersection of MO-13 and 3rd Street in Lowry City, Missouri. Stanton drove a 2004 Oldsmobile Alero on… read more

Five Common Causes of Truck Accident Claims in St. Louis

Due to their sheer weight and size, truck accidents can cause serious injury and even death. While there are state and federal regulations in place to minimize the dangers inherent in the trucking industry, truck accidents still occur frequently. There are many common reasons for… read more

Surviving A Roadside Inspection

Roadside inspections are part of the job for professional truck drivers. The goal of these inspections is to ensure both the truck and driver are in compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations. Trucks are taken out of service (OOS) when an inspector finds… read more

Safety Tips For Truck Drivers

Truck drivers carry a lot of responsibility. Trucks are immensely powerful vehicles, and truck driving carries with it its own set of unique dangers. Trucks are created to transport immense amounts of weight, and are therefore much larger and heavier than cars. Consequently, a truck… read more

Most Common Motor Carrier Violations

Driving a tractor trailer is a challenging job. Keeping an 18-wheel vehicle that weighs up to 80,000 pounds under control in the presence of smaller, more vulnerable cars is a job that only the most qualified drivers should attempt. Many of the truck drivers on… read more

Truck Driver Fatigue and Crashes

Ever single serious personal injury or wrongful death truck accident case we investigate is carefully reviewed for driver fatigue. Our injury lawyers recognize truck drivers are often sleep deprived and operate semi-trucks when it is unsafe, often in violation of the federal regulations limiting the… read more

Freightliner U-Turn Accident Occurs At Highway 63 And U.S. Route 60

A Missouri car accident occurred on June 10, 2012 in Texas, County. The accident’s location was at Highway 63 and U.S. Route 60 near Cabool, Missouri. The accident’s time was at 4:35pm. Dion F. Sutfin of Lake City, Arkansas was driving his 2005 Freightliner Semi-Tractor… read more

Loose Tire Causes Local Truck Accident in Missouri

Clinton W. Elder, 37, of Wentzville, Missouri was injured in a Missouri truck accident that occurred when a tractor trailer’s tire came off. The accident occurred on the eastbound side of I-70, near Missouri Highway K. The truck tire came off a 2006 International, driven… read more