Columbia Trucking Accident Attorneys

Collisions involving large trucks such as semis, tractor-trailers, and 18-wheelers can cause massive damage and injuries. Large truck accidents result in hundreds of thousands of injuries annually, and according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), about 5,000 individuals die in truck accidents or from related injuries on a yearly basis.

Large trucks are more difficult to drive than just passenger cars—in fact, they require special licenses to operate, and drivers of large trucks must adhere to regulations that are more stringent. Unfortunately, negligence tends to play a large part in trucking collisions, whether it is driver distraction, driver fatigue, failure to load cargo properly, or failure to perform required maintenance on the enormous vehicles.

When accidents resulting from negligence lead to injuries or death, victims (or their loved ones) have the right to seek compensation for their losses and damages. With the help of a Columbia truck accident lawyer from the Law Office of Eng & Woods, you can achieve coverage for medical bills, property damage, and even psychological trauma, in certain cases.

Types of truck accidents and injuries

It is possible to suffer a wide range of injuries in a trucking accident. The kinds of injuries you might sustain largely depend on the accident that occurs. Consider the types of accidents listed below:

• Rollovers. Large trucks have high centers of gravity, and are therefore more prone to rollovers. If a truck driver is inattentive and is forced to make a sharp turn or a sudden move, he or she could easily lose control and cause a rollover.
• Brake failure. Without proper maintenance, cargo balancing, and operation, the brakes in a large truck can malfunction. Weather can also play a role.
• Underride accidents. In car vs. truck accidents, cars sometimes slide underneath the truck. These accidents can lead to very serious injury, because often the truck ends up dragging the smaller vehicle along for a period of time before it can come to a complete stop or the driver is able to regain control.
• Wide turns. When making turns in a large truck, the driver must first swing in the opposite direction. An inattentive truck driver could easily collide with a car mid-turn, crushing the vehicle or even pushing it off the road.
• Head-on collisions. If a large truck collides with another vehicle (truck or otherwise) head on, the high momentum can lead to extreme impact accidents and serious resulting injuries, or even death.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a collision with a truck, the experienced Columbia truck accident attorneys from Eng & Woods are here for you. We understand the damages associated with large truck accidents and can help you obtain rightful compensation.

Skilled personal injury lawyers who know how to help you

For more information about trucking collisions, or to speak with a Columbia truck accident attorney immediately, contact the Law Office of Eng & Woods. Call us today at 573.874.4190 or contact the firm online to schedule an initial consultation. You can also call our toll-free number at 877.888.2345. From our office in Columbia, we represent clients throughout the mid-Missouri area, including those living in Boonville, Fulton, Jefferson City, Moberly, Mexico, Ashland and all surrounding areas.