Approximately 4,119 people died in commercial truck accidents in 2019. While commercial truck crashes can be caused by many different factors, one of the most common causes of these deadly crashes is when commercial vehicles are not properly maintained.
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Being involved in a truck accident is an overwhelming event that often leaves victims emotionally and mentally uncertain about how to proceed. Unfortunately, Missouri saw 819 deadly truck crashes in 2019, and countless others in which drivers, passengers, cyclists, and pedestrians were seriously injured. If you or a loved one was involved in a truck […]
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In a 2019 survey of the trucking industry, Business Insider reported that trucks in the United States move approximately 71% of freight and that approximately 6% of all full-time jobs in the country are in trucking. While many truck drivers operate their trucks safely, unfortunately, we all too often witness truck drivers who are recklessly […]
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that an alarming number of traffic fatalities occur at night. While only 25% of car crashes occur at night, approximately 50% of traffic fatalities occur during this time. During the winter months it gets dark early, and these conditions can be particularly hazardous for motorists. Additionally, countless trucks […]
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