Collisions involving semi trucks, tractor trailers and passenger vehicles account for a nationwide average of 60,000 injuries each year. Approximately 3,500 of those injuries result in death.

The Lowe law firm is a law firm headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri handling cases nationwide, including Missouri and Illinois, representing individuals who have suffered a serious personal injury in a semi truck collisions. Our truck accident lawyers handle semi tractor trailer and 18-wheeler crashes throughout the United States. Since the trucking industry is highly regulated, trucking and commercial vehicle accident cases present issues not associated with a typical car crash.

Truck Accident Attorneys

A truck driver's livelihood depends on his or her ability to transport goods from one place to another. The sooner one delivery is made, the sooner they can move on to the next shipment-increasing productivity and increasing profit. Trucking companies often push drivers to their physical limit and forego important maintenance check-ups in order to meet demanding delivery schedules. Many drivers are independent contractors who are paid by the mile and it is in their economic interest to violate speed limits and mandated rest times. This creates a potentially deadly situation on our roadways.

We Understand Trucking Industry Regulations

In an effort to protect drivers on the nation's highways, the Department of Transportation imposes strict rules on the trucking industry. Under the Hours of Service (HOS) policy, a driver may work not more than 14 total hours in a 24 hour period. The driver must then have 10 hours for rest and recuperation before being allowed back on the road. The truck driver's driving and sleep habits must be recorded in a travel log known as the driver's log book. In addition, routine maintenance must be completed and recorded. Trucks frequently have "black boxes" and GPS tracking systems that can be used as evidence to prove the company knew of their drivers' violations of trucking regulations or prove who is at fault in a truck crash.

Despite rules promulgated by the Department of Transportation, truck drivers often drive too many hours without the proper amount of sleep. To get around these regulations, some truck drivers falsify travel logs and fail to properly maintain their trucks and trailers. When such reckless behavior results in a collision that causes injury or death, the driver and the company are liable to compensate victims. An experienced truck accident attorney will be able to obtain the evidence to prove the truck driver and the company are at fault. GPS tracking data can prove the driver and company violated DOT regulations regarding amount of rest required or that the driver exceeded the speed limit.

We Build You a Strong Case

Our truck accident attorneys understand the legal and practical problems associated with semi-truck accidents, tractor-trailer collisions, and 18-wheeler crashes. It is important that you involve us as early as possible so that we can begin preparing and filing your personal injury or wrongful death claim. We will have an investigator at the scene of the accident to gather evidence about the cause of the crash. We evaluate travel logs for inconsistencies. We will download and evaluate the black box data as well as GPS tracking system. We investigate the trucking company's actions to determine whether they were negligent in hiring, supervision, or training of their driver.

In short, we know and do what it takes to help you recover compensation for your injuries.

Call Us Today for a Free Consultation

Contact the Lowe Law Firm headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri to discuss your truck accident injury. We will meet with you at your convenience for a FREE CONSULTATION.

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