Truck Wreck Attorneys
Kansas and Missouri Truck Wreck Attorneys
Truck wrecks are not the same as car accidents. Trucking companies and their drivers must comply with the Federal Motor Safety Carrier Act. Because trucks are substantially bigger and heavier than cars, wrecks involving trucks often result in death or catastrophic injury. The laws that regulate interstate trucking are different. The forces that could affect a truck are different. And the potential sources of financial recovery for truck accident victims are different.
If you have been involved in a truck wreck, work with a lawyer who has experience handling truck accident cases. Contact the Sly James Firm online or call 816-472-6800. From our Kansas City law office, we handle personal injury claims and fatal commercial vehicle accident cases in both Kansas and Missouri.
Time Is Not on Your Side — Call Immediately
While it's always valuable to get an attorney working on your case as soon as possible, with truck accidents it can be even more critical. It's not unheard of for trucking companies to tamper with evidence or for drivers to falsify log books. Witnesses need to be interviewed as soon as possible. The truck needs to be inspected, and the accident scene needs to be documented before the highway is cleaned and evidence is destroyed.
Our tractor-trailer accident lawyers have access to experts in a variety of specialty areas related to truck accident reconstruction, truck mechanics, and transportation regulations at the state and federal levels.
A Thorough Truck Accident Investigation Looks at All Possible Factors
A truck wreck could be caused by a single factor or multiple factors:
- Was the driver using drugs or alcohol?
- Was the driver fatigued? Had he been on the road longer than allowed?
- Where there defective parts on the truck?
- Were there safety problems with the truck or its cargo?
- Was the truck properly maintained and inspected?
- Was the truck driver properly trained?
- Did the trucking company perform a thorough background check for its driver?
The Damage Can Last a Lifetime
When a tractor-trailer hits a car, the results can be devastating. Often, passengers in cars die, leaving behind grieving families with bills and an uncertain future. We represent families in wrongful death claims related to truck accidents.
Serious injuries are also common, especially traumatic brain injuries, multiple fractures and spinal cord injuries. We have experience handling all types of serious injury claims.
If you or someone you love has been seriously injured in a wreck with a truck, tractor-trailer, bus, semi or an 18-wheeler, contact our experienced truck accident attorneys online or at 816-472-6800. We are committed to protecting the rights of individuals just like you.
