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Passenger cars have liquid brake systems (brake fluid) which causes liquid to immediately dispense when the brakes are activated. But did you know that tractor trailers (the big rigs, semis you see on the roadway) have braking systems that are based on air? When the brakes are pressed, the air in the chambers is compressed. Air does not escape/dispense out into the braking system with air brakes as quickly as it does in a passenger car.
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I have several clients that were severely injured tractor trailer crashes. I find it disturbing that on more than one occasion, I have learned that the negligent truck driver shouldn’t have been on the road in the first place. Just like regular motorists, tractor trailer drivers can have medical conditions that make it unsafe for them to drive a regular car, let alone a heavy, large semi-truck. While trucking company/employers are required to have their drivers examined to confirm that … Continue Reading >
As a Missouri and Illinois truck accident attorney, I know there are many things that must be considered in a post-crash investigation. More often than not, the insurance carrier for the truck driver receives notice of the semi-truck crash right away – sometimes within the hour. This is because truck drivers are trained to to notify their employers of a crash immediately. When that happens, the employer (who is trained to do so) immediately notifies the insurance carrier. You would … Continue Reading >
A tractor-trailer collided with a passenger van in Arizona yesterday which resulted in the tragic death of 7 people. The van vehicle was heading east on Interstate 10 about 40 miles west of Phoenix while the truck was traveling west when it went across the highway and struck the van head on.
Following the initial impact of the car accident, both the tractor trailer and the passenger van exited the right side of the highway and then both vehicles caught … Continue Reading >
The Illinois Department of Transportation had an unusual mess to clean up Thursday morning. A truck transporting frozen cakes and pastries crashed with a semi tractor trailer on Interstate 74, about 4 ½ miles west of Goodfield, IL. The crash caused almost two dozen deserts and bratwursts to be strewn about the interstate. IDOT responded to the scene and power washed the roadway, due to slippery conditions.
For more information regarding dangerous roadway debris, watch this CNN roadway debris video.… Continue Reading >
A two vehicle crash occurred Friday morning on Interstate 55 near mile marker 149 in Ste. Genevieve County, MO. The Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to the scene of the crash that involved a tractor trailer and another truck, belonging to the Missouri Department of Transportation. A medical helicopter responded to the scene to assist with injuries. The severity of the injuries is unknown and the investigation is ongoing.
As a St. Louis Missouri car crash and personal injury attorney, … Continue Reading >
It’s here! Injury Attorney K. Lindsay Rakers has written and published The Missouri Accident Guide – Don’t Wreck Your Car Crash Case. She wrote the book to help guide accident and car crash victims down the right path following a Missouri crash. The book helps explain the legal process following a car accident, truck crash, Missouri tractor trailer accident, motorcycle accident, pedestrian accident, or bicycle accident. If you are interested in receiving a copy of this FREE book, go to … Continue Reading >
A truck accident was reported on Route VV in Pleasant Hill, Missouri. The Missouri State Highway Patrol indicated that the 24 year-old father was driving too fast for conditions when he crashed causing his truck to overturn and fall into the river. Apparently, only the tires and undercarriage were visable when emergency crews arrived. The father stated that the 6 month old baby was only submerged for a minute and that he was buckled in his carseat.
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A horrific accident occured just after 6:00 am Tuesday morning on Yellow Banks Road south of Mulkeytown in Franklin County, Missouri. A 16 year-old was driving his SUV when he lost control and struck a utility pole. This male for one reason or another, was not wearing his seatbelt at the time of the crash and suffered life treatening injuries. Unfortunately, despite the care provided to him, he was unable to recover from his injuries and died at the hospital. … Continue Reading >
Just prior to 5:00 a.m. this morning on Missouri I-64 just west of downtown, a terrible accident occured injured 20 people. It is likely that most of the drivers were headed downtown St. Louis during rush hour. Last night into early morning, temperatures suddenly dropped in the St. Louis area which caused moisture on the interstates to freeze. Unfortunately, this frozen water was much like black ice and unsuspecting motoriists did not know to look out for it. The St. … Continue Reading >
