In the U.S., highway safety and large truck accidents are a major concern for many drivers. Multiple vehicle accidents involving big rigs, tractor-trailers, and 18 wheelers are devastating and may cause extremely serious injuries due to the vehicles enormous size and weight. Many of these vehicles weigh tens of thousands of pounds, with some tipping the scales at over 80,000 pounds. There is no question as to the amount of damage a large truck would do to a passenger vehicle in a highway accident.

At Peterson & Associates, our Missouri semi tractor trailer accident attorneys have the knowledge and skill to represent even the most challenging truck accident cases. Big rig litigation involves claims against negligent truck drivers and their employers, both of whom may be held liable for any injuries or fatalities that were the result of the drivers negligence.

The following are just a few types of large truck accidents:

• Head on, broadside, and rear end collisions
• Collisions caused by the truck crossing the center line
• Jack-knifed trucks
• Big rig hit and run
• Passenger cars sliding under trailers
• Loss of control of the 18 wheeler by the truck driver

Laws and regulations associated with big trucks are designed to protect injured motorists from negligent truck drivers and the companies they work for. There are many strict State and Federal regulations which limit the amount of hours that a truck driver may drive each day, explain proper loading requirements, and limit traveling speeds, all of which are enforced to keep truck drivers and motorists safe. If a big rig driver or trucking company disregards these important guidelines, he is putting innocent drivers at risk for serious injuries in the event of an accident.

If you or a loved one has been involved in a trucking accident in Kansas or Missouri, you should contact an experienced Kansas City truck accident attorney at Peterson & Associates today. Our skilled lawyers may be able to recover for you the maximum monetary compensation for your accident related injuries.