HEAD-ON TRUCK ACCIDENTS
St. Louis, Kansas City, and Jefferson City, Missouri
Head-on collisions require an experienced truck accident attorney. Typically, damages are extensive and by contacting an attorney, you avoid compromising your family’s compensation, which can cover:
- Related medical bills – hospital visits, physician care, ambulance expenses, prescription drug costs, physical therapy, and prosthetics if an amputation occurred
- Mental and physical suffering
- Loss of wages
- Diminished earning capacity
- Funeral costs and loss of companionship, in the event of wrongful death
- Repair or replacement of your car
- Rental car costs
Negligence in Head-on Truck Accidents
The truck attorneys at The Bradley Law Firm have the experience to accurately assess your case and determine who was negligent.
According to the Department of Transportation, one in six 18-wheeler drivers are fatigued. This is typically due to employer pressure to meet unrealistic deadlines. Fatigue leads to poor decision making.
The Department of Transportation also found 30 percent of trucks involved in collisions have improperly adjusted brakes. When the driver, trucking company, or maintenance company is negligent in their responsibility to adequately maintain tractor trailers, then they may be held accountable.
Why You Need a Truck Accident Attorney
In the hectic aftermath of a tragic truck accident, a victim’s judgment may be affected due to the shock of the accident. They may not know what to do after a truck accident and the shock of the event may cause them to wrongly blame themselves. They may:
- Give a written or verbal statement to an insurance company or truck company agent
- Refuse onsite medical treatment even though they are hurt
- Not cooperate with the police
If you or a loved one has been the victim of a head-on big rig accident in St. Louis, Jefferson City or Kansas City, Missouri, please contact the truck accident attorneys at The Bradley Law Firm today to schedule your free case evaluation.