Missouri Trucking Accident Lawyers

Truck Accidents in Missouri & Illinois

If you or a loved one has been involved in a trucking accident throughout Missouri or Illinois, be sure to contact an experienced truck accident lawyer immediately. Only with the help of a lawyer do you have a chance of getting a fair amount of compensation from the insurance company or companies involved. At Schultz Legal Group, we understand what it means to be involved in a truck accident and how disastrous this can be to a person. We offer a free consultation with a Missouri trucking accident attorney to discuss your case and your personal injury claim.

A trucking accident occurs when large trucks (10,000+ lbs.) collide with other vehicles or pedestrians. Around 500,000 trucking accidents occur throughout the U.S. every year. Of these, approximately 5,000 truck accidents result in fatalities. In fact, 1 out of every 8 traffic fatalities involves a trucking accident. Of the fatalities that resulted from truck accidents involving large trucks, 78 percent were occupants in another vehicle, 8 percent were non-occupants, and only 15 percent were occupants of a large truck. Therefore, the majority of people who suffer as a result of fatal traffic accidents are innocent drivers and passengers just like you.

Semi-truck drivers and the companies they work for have a duty to operate their vehicles in a safe and responsible manner. Unsafe driving, oversized loads and various other negligible practices put the public and the truck operators in danger. To protect your legal rights following severe injury or wrongful death resulting from a trucking accident, it is wise to immediately consult an experienced personal injury law firm. Within the first week, important physical evidence can be lost and witnesses may forget important details. Because our lawyers are intimately familiar with the specific laws and insurance regulations governing the commercial trucking industry, we are able to obtain adequate restitution for victims of this type of injury.

Claims arising from wrecks caused by tractor trailers are much more complicated than common automobile wreck claims. These cases can be very complex, involving governmental entities and large corporations. Our attorneys will work fast to obtain the trucking logs, witness statements, police reports and other important evidence. The Federal Motor Carrier regulations will be reviewed to determine if the company has violated any applicable rules. Trucking experts may be retained to review documents. We will check to see if driver fatigue, overloading, or faulty equipment contributed to the wreck. Some trucking companies hire unqualified drivers, encourage speeding or overload trucks. If these conditions caused or contributed to a wreck, then the trucking company should be responsible.

When you work with a trucking accident attorney at Schultz Legal Group, you can focus on more important things, such as healing and being with your family, while we focus on getting you the compensation you deserve.

Have you been the victim of a Missouri or Illinois trucking accident? Contact our law firm today.