Fatigue, Drugs, Inattention, Reckless Driving
A negligent truck driver puts the lives of every other driver and passenger on that highway at risk. There are state and federal laws in place to prevent negligence, but the pressures of the job combined with high speeds and heavy cargos can lead to devastating accidents.
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The personal injury lawyers at Gray, Ritter & Graham in St. Louis act quickly in a truck accident case to obtain all relevant information. That includes taking steps to assure that we have all available information about the driver's condition at the time of the accident.
- In a truck accident, the black box has information about the speed of the truck and braking actions, as well as data about the truck's mechanical systems at the time of an accident. The black box measures reactions and can provide evidence of any truck driver negligence. Our law firm makes immediate contact with the trucking company to secure the black box.
- Drivers are under pressure to deliver cargo on time — no matter what. Unfortunately, when a driver is behind the wheel too long, reflexes and decision-making abilities are affected by fatigue.
- Our lawyers will review any test results taken and ask additional questions to determine if the driver was under the influence of drugs or alcohol at the time of the crash.
- Aggressive driving is always dangerous, but when the vehicle is an 18-wheeler carrying a maximum weight load, aggressive, reckless driving is life-threatening.
- Inattentive driving — watching videos, texting, using a cell phone or computer, playing video games while driving — all recklessly put lives at risk.
Truck driver negligence can cause catastrophic injuries.
Driving what amounts to a lethal weapon — a fully loaded semi truck — requires a responsible, fully alert driver at all times. The personal injury attorneys at GRG determine all possible causes of a trucking accident, including truck driver negligence. Contact us for a consultation. There is no charge. We represent clients in Missouri, Illinois, Arkansas, and the surrounding region.
