Most Common Causes of Truck Accidents

Rolla, Missouri, Trucking Accident Lawyer

Common Causes of Truck Accidents

For the relentless pursuit of justice on your behalf if you have been injured in a semi-truck accident, the lawyers at Steelman, Gaunt & Horsefield can help. Whatever the cause, the car always loses in a collision with an 18-wheeler. If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in a truck accident, or if you have lost a family member in a fatal truck wreck, we can help you obtain the recovery to which you are entitled.

No matter how serious your case or how severe your injury, our firm has the talent, experience, and commitment to represent you. Contact us today to meet personally with a trusted attorney in a free consultation and case evaluation.

We have handled countless trucking accident cases in which the trucking company, the commercial driver, or another party were responsible for the crash. Some of the common causes of semi tractor-trailer accidents include:

• Truck driver fatigue
• Unbalanced load
• Negligent maintenance of brakes, tires, lights, etc.
• Overweight truck or unsecured freight
• Speeding or other traffic violations
• Poor driving conditions
• Aggressive driving
• Driving while intoxicated (DWI) or driving under the influence (DUI)

A fatigued driver can behave much like a drunk driver. Drivers are strictly regulated as to the number of hours they can drive during a given time. A violation of this or other regulations, by the company or the driver, may entitle you to recovery of medical costs, future medical care, lost wages, loss of companionship, pain and suffering, property damage, and any other losses due to the negligence of the responsible party.

Our experienced trial lawyers will perform a comprehensive investigation into the cause of your trucking accident and advocate relentlessly for a full recovery in your case. If a fair settlement cannot be obtained through negotiations, mediation, or arbitration, we will fight vigorously in court on your behalf.

Contact us today for a personal consultation with a highly regarded truck accident attorney who will provide you with the attention you deserve. With over 50 years combined experience successfully handling these cases, you can rest assured that we will always fight to protect our clients' rights and achieve a just outcome on their behalf.

There is no attorneys' fee in truck accident cases unless we are successful in your case.*

*Clients may be responsible for costs or expenses.