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Truck Accident Attorneys in St. Louis, Missouri

At The Gogel Law Firm, our truck accident lawyers in St. Louis know our residents commonly encounter semi-truck traffic on our interstates, in the city, and even on rural roads throughout Missouri.

With major interstates, including I-70, I-44, and I-55 running through the state and our most populous cities, sharing the roads with semi-trucks is second nature to most. Unfortunately, when negligence is a factor, our residents can become severely injured or even lose their lives in collisions with these popular transport vehicles.

Last year, throughout the country, nearly 117,000 people were injured in semi-truck collisions, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — over 3,100 of those injuries occurred on our Missouri roadways.

Over the same period, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported a nine percent increase in semi-collision deaths from the previous year across the U.S., totaling more than 5,000 fatalities — 97 of which occurred in Missouri.

When our clients are injured in these catastrophic collisions, our St. Louis truck accident attorney and law firm founder, Jeremy A. Gogel, works tirelessly to remove the challenges our clients face when trying to fully recover, so together we can pursue the compensation they deserve to get the care they need.

Formerly an insurance defense lawyer, Jeremy helps individuals fight to protect our clients from the insurance companies to return to the quality of life they enjoyed before the accident.

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What are the Most Common Causes of Semi-Truck Accidents in Missouri?

At The Gogel Law Firm, our commercial vehicle and semi-truck accident lawyers in St. Louis know that the size, weight, and forceful impact of these much larger vehicles colliding with a car or SUV can lead to catastrophic injuries that require long-term medical care and extended time away from work to heal — when our clients are not permanently injured.

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These dangerous collisions do not happen for no reason, and are often the result of the negligence of one or more parties, which may include:

Truck driver negligence caused by:

  • Distracted, aggressive, or fatigued driving
  • Speeding
  • Drug or alcohol use

Trucking company negligence caused by:

  • Foregoing background checks or medical exams
  • Failing to properly train inexperienced drivers
  • Forcing drivers to violate the Hours of Service Regulations
  • Third-party cargo loaders who violate proper loading requirements or weight limits

Maintenance or manufacturing negligence that leads to:

  • Brake failures
  • Tire blowouts
  • Transmission malfunctions
  • Damaged safety equipment

If negligence was a factor in your collision, contact our experienced St. Louis truck accident lawyers today to learn how we can begin building your legal strategy to pursue the best outcome against the liable party.

Commercial Truck Collisions May Also Cause Significant Injuries in St. Louis, Missouri

At The Gogel Law Firm, our truck accident lawyers in St. Louis know not all large truck collisions involve semi-trucks. Many large vehicles can cause significant collisions and severe injuries that often require our attorneys to look beyond the driver to pursue the best financial outcome for our clients.

Common commercial truck accident types include those involving:

  • Delivery vehicles
  • Heavy equipment vehicles
  • Box trucks
  • Corporate cars, trucks, and SUVs
  • Dump trucks
  • Concrete trucks
  • Flatbed trucks
  • Trash trucks

Commercial vehicle accidents may increase the obstacles to pursuing financial recovery may increase significantly, as corporate insurance companies and even attorneys will enter the conversation almost immediately. Our skilled truck accident lawyer will re-route all communication through our office, so you can focus on getting the medical care you need to get your life back.

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What are the Most Common Types of Truck Accident Injuries?

It is no secret that collisions that involve a large commercial truck or an 18-wheeler often end in catastrophic injuries or even death. The size differential is often just too much to overcome for those riding in the much smaller passenger vehicle.

Some of the most common truck accident injuries that occur on our St. Louis roadways may include, but are not limited to:

  • Broken or crushed bones
  • Seatbelt and airbag injuries
  • Rib and torso injuries
  • Organ damage
  • Internal bleeding
  • Neck injuries
  • Spinal injuries and paralysis
  • Scarring and disfigurement
  • Head injuries, including Traumatic Brain Injuries
  • Wrongful death

You do not have to face the negligent party that caused your injuries or the loss of your loved one alone. Contact our experienced St. Louis truck accident attorneys today to discover the best legal options available for your unique case.

Can I Pursue Financial Recovery If I Have Lost a Loved One in a Truck Accident in St. Louis?

Losing a valuable part of your family is a truck accident in St. Louis is devastating, and we are very sorry for your loss. We also may be able to help you pursue the negligent party who caused their death for the financial recovery they would have provided your household, would he or she lived.

In Missouri, there are three sets of family members or representatives of the deceased who may pursue a wrongful death claim. They include Spouses, children, and parents; siblings; or a court-appointed person.

Contact our compassionate St. Louis personal injury lawyers in St. Louis today to discuss your eligibility to file a claim against the liable party, so you can take the time you need to fully grieve while we prepare the details of your case.

Contact Our Dedicated Truck Accident Lawyers in St. Louis at the Gogel Law Firm Today to Schedule a Free Consultation

Suffering an injury in an accident with a semi-truck or another commercial vehicle or losing a loved one in a tragic traffic collision can be physically, emotionally, and financially overwhelming.

We can help remove the challenges from your claim by contacting our experienced truck accident lawyers in St. Louis, Missouri at The Gogel Law Firm by calling (314) 370-8173 or contacting us online today to schedule a free consultation.

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Frequently Asked Questions for Our Truck Accident Attorneys in St. Louis, Missouri

It is not uncommon for more than one party to share part of the negligence that leads to truck accidents in St. Louis. If your collision was caused by more than one party’s recklessness, our truck accident lawyers will pursue each party for their role in the collision, so we are seeking the best financial outcome available for each of our client’s unique needs.

At The Gogel Law Firm, our lead attorney’s intimate knowledge gained while representing insurance companies has created customized solutions for our injury clients to ensure they can pursue the negligent party’s insurance provider for the maximum amount of their claim. That includes one person, a company, or several parties at once, so our client has the best chance are a successful outcome.

All truck accident cases are unique, and so are the circumstances and the negligent party or parties that caused the collision. We build each case we represent to pursue the best outcome available using a customized approach to hold the liable parties accountable for our client’s recovery. While we cannot say whether one case will take longer than another without beginning the process, we can assure each of our clients that they will be consistently updated regarding where their unique case stands, so they know what to expect throughout each step of the legal process.

Sharing fault in the crash does not necessarily prohibit you from recovering compensation, but it may change the amount you are awarded for your injuries. Our comparative negligence laws in Missouri mean that a person’s recovery is limited by their degree of fault. Simply put, if you were 20% at fault for the collision, we can only pursue 80% of the overall recovery of the total we would have if you were not at fault.

Yes. But do not put yourself in danger to do so. Most commercial and semi-trucks have a company name or phone number listed on their vehicle for that very reason. If you do not have hands-free phone capability or a way to record the information without taking your attention off the road, you may have to reconsider. You may also report dangerous truck drivers online with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

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