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What Does a Truck Accident Lawyer Do?

01/24/25

Large commercial trucks transport essential goods and services into and out of communities, including St. Louis. Unfortunately, these necessary but enormous commercial trucks share the roadways with smaller vehicles that they outweigh by as much as 76,000 pounds. When an accident occurs between a large commercial truck and a standard car, the results may be…

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What to Consider When Choosing a Truck Accident Lawyer

01/15/25

The aftermath of a serious accident is a turbulent time for injury victims, especially when the accident involves a large commercial truck weighing as much as 80,000 pounds vs. an average 4,000-pound family car. Often, a complex compensation claim adds to the distress of painful injuries, medical procedures, and lengthy recovery times. Some truck accident…

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Semi Truck Lane Restrictions In Missouri

01/06/25

Missouri is an important link in the nation’s supply chain, with major trucking transportation routes such as I-70 through the Kansas City and St. Louis areas. Large, fully loaded semi-tractor-trailer trucks commonly loom over much smaller vehicles on the roadway, naturally presenting a danger to motorists in standard cars due to the size and weight…

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Are 18-Wheelers Allowed to Drive on Residential Streets?

12/12/24

The nation’s supply chain depends heavily on large commercial trucks like 18-wheelers bringing goods and services into our communities. As much as we rely on commercial trucks, it can be daunting to share the roadway with immense vehicles outweighing standard family cars by as much as 76,000 pounds. Motorists in smaller vehicles are vulnerable to…

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Are Clean Driving Records Required for Semi Truck Drivers?

12/02/24

Semi-tractor trailer trucks are immense in size and are difficult to maneuver. They require lengthy stopping times, make wide turns, and have extended blind spots. They also outweigh common cars by as much as 76,000 pounds when fully loaded. In fact, an 18-wheeler’s engine alone weighs as much as some small cars. Motorists in smaller…

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