Truck Accident Attorneys in Parkville, MO
Aggressive representation for truck accident victims in Missouri
Most drivers will try to move away from trucks to avoid being in their line of fire. The size, scale and weight of a commercial truck is vast compared to a passenger vehicle. This means that if a truck accident occurs the results are devastating for those involved.
Truck drivers will often fair well after an accident with minor to no injuries. Sadly, others on the road who are hit with the blunt force of a truck will not be as lucky. Many truck accidents result in catastrophic or severe injuries. The worst cases result in the death of a loved one. Holding negligent parties responsible in a truck accident is critical. An experienced Parkville truck accident attorney will work to do just that. Call Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys today to find out how we can help.
Why are Parkville truck accidents so dangerous?
Being involved in an accident with a truck is traumatic for all involved and the injuries that are sustained can take months to recover from. The reason that truck accidents are so dangerous is because a truck is massively bigger than other vehicles on the road. When a truck collides with a passenger vehicle, the car takes the brunt of the impact but not all of it. A truck can easily crush an entire car or knock a vehicle off the road.
Commercial truck accidents accounted for 130 deaths in 2020 according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The deadliest road in Missouri was found to be US 63, which also crosses through Jefferson City and Columbia.
What are the types of truck accidents?
While accidents of any kind can happen on the road, there are some that are specific to trucks. This is due to their size and complexity. Some of the most common types of truck accidents our Parkville truck accident attorneys have seen include:
- Wide turn accidents
- Jackknife accidents
- Blindspot accidents
- Underride truck accident
- Tire blowouts
- Rollovers
- Cargo shifts or spills
While the aforementioned are specific to truck accidents you can also experience the following types of accidents:
- Sideswipes
- Rear-end collisions
- Head-on collisions
- Intersection accidents
- T-bone crashes
All these accidents can result in catastrophic injuries and even the death of a loved one. It is no wonder that most vehicles will stay out of the path of a truck when they are on the road. An accident can truly happen within seconds. It will be up to your Parkville truck accident attorney to determine how the accident happened and who will be held liable.
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What is truck driver negligence?
One of the leading causes of truck accidents is truck driver negligence. It is understood that truck drivers have a difficult job that is critical to moving our society. When they make a mistake, it can be costly to innocent people around them. Trucker negligence can include:
- Driving long hours without rest
- Speeding, tailgating, or muscling cars out of lanes
- Driving while distracted
- Driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol
Who can be held liable for a Parkville truck accident?
While a truck driver can be primarily responsible for what happens on the road, there are other parties that can be held liable if an accident occurs. Our Parkville truck accident attorneys can determine if any of the following parties are at least partially liable for an accident:
- A state agency
- The trucking company
- Tavern owners
- Trucking brokers
- Construction site owners
- Truck part manufacturers
- Loading dock owners
While truck drivers have additional rules and regulations that they must follow that other drivers on the road do not, drivers or their employers will bend the rules a bit. For example, a trucking company may force a driver to work in unsafe conditions or fail to properly maintain its fleet. Trucking brokers can often be on a tight deadline which turns into them pushing truck drivers to work longer hours and act recklessly to finish the delivery. If this behavior is present, someone other than the driver can be held responsible for a truck accident even if only partially.
Each of these entities plays a different role in causing a truck accident. It will be up to your Parkville truck accident attorney to determine what role, if any, each of these parties played in causing your truck accident. Once we determine who else can be held liable we will include them in a truck accident claim. We will also need to determine the percentage of liability they had for your accident.
What are the possible injuries you can sustain from a Parkville truck accident?
Injuries from a truck accident can be catastrophic. It is rare to see a person survive a truck accident with minor injuries. In the most gruesome cases, a person passes away which is far too common in these kinds of accidents. Other injuries that accident victims sustain include:
- Nerve damage
- Broken bones
- Spinal cord damage
- Amputation
- Internal organ damage
- Traumatic brain injury
- Burn injuries
- Paralysis
Many times, these injuries are permanent and require a lifetime of medical care. While you may never fully recover, it is common to see the truck driver going about their lives without any injuries. Their lives are often unchanged physically.
Obtaining compensation after a Parkville truck accident
You have sustained an immeasurable loss from a truck accident, and you are entitled to seek compensation for your damages. This is often the only way to hold truck companies and their drivers accountable for their negligent actions. Our Parkville truck accident attorneys will seek compensation for the following on your behalf:
- Time off work
- Loss of future earning potential
- Out of pocket expenses
- Medical bills related to the accident
- Modifications to your home or vehicle
- Property damage
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of consortium
We will also seek the maximum amount allowed for punitive damages if they are relevant to your case. There are some damages that have caps on them and others that do not. You will need to discuss these cases and what compensation you are eligible for with your experienced Parkville truck accident attorney.
Do you have a truck accident attorney near me?
Our Parkville office is located at 8600 NW 64th Street Suite 945. Please call for an appointment. Our lawyers have offices throughout Missouri and Kansas.
How a Parkville truck accident attorney can help
With decades of experience handling truck accidents, Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys knows exactly what it takes to file a successful truck accident claim. We will work with police, medical staff, traffic reconstruction experts, and investigators to determine fault and build a strong case. We understand that liability can be complex in these cases as there are multiple parties aside from the truck driver that can be held responsible.
It is important that we move quickly after a truck accident because the insurance companies are doing everything in their power to deny a claim. They will try to shift the blame and say that you were the one at fault. Many truck accident victims fall for these tactics and end up losing due to the intimidation of these insurance companies.
Injured in a truck accident in Parkville? Call today
When you have a Parkville truck accident attorney fighting for you, insurance companies will be more willing to negotiate and settle out of court if that is what’s best for you. Our reputation for handling truck accidents in Missouri and Kansas means truck companies know that we will fight aggressively for our clients. After a truck accident, call Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys at 816-290-7621 or complete our contact form to schedule a free consultation today.
Parkville Office
8600 NW 64th St., #945,
Parkville, MO 64152