Who Can Be Held Responsible for Truck Accidents?
April 2nd, 2019 | Truck accident
Semi trucks weigh up to ten times more than passenger vehicles, and they can be 60 feet in length or longer. When big trucks are involved in accidents with cars, pickup trucks, and SUVs, they often cause significant damage and serious injuries because of the massive size and weight difference. Truck accident victims often face… Read More
3 Ways Negligence Causes Truck Accidents
June 5th, 2018 | Truck accident
Because of their size in comparison to other passenger vehicles, big trucks can pose serious risks to other drivers and passengers during crashes. Here are 3 of the most common types of negligence that lead to truck accidents. Read More
Was Your Truck Accident Caused by Industry Violations?
September 5th, 2017 | Truck accident
Even the biggest SUV or pickup truck is no match for a fully-loaded 80,000-pound tractor trailer. When ordinary passenger vehicles are involved in crashes with big rigs, the results are often devastating for the drivers and passengers. Even the semi truck drivers are at risk of suffering serious injuries. In response to the inherent risks… Read More
Weather Conditions Not a Major Factor in Truck Accidents
March 8th, 2016 | Truck accident
Truck accidents are arguably the most devastating type of motor vehicle accident due to the amount of force large trucks wield. In 2012, Missouri ranked 15th in fatalities due to large vehicle accidents. You might think that inclement weather and other environmental elements were the main factor in those crashes, but according to the Federal… Read More
The Two Most Common Types of Missouri Workplace Accidents
November 3rd, 2015 | Workers compensation
Missouri workers face numerous on-the-job hazards on a daily basis, but statistics show some dangers are more inherent than others. That’s why the St. Louis personal injury lawyers at Cofman Townsley Injury Lawyers encourage employees to be aware of factors that can lead to two common types of work accidents. Transportation Accidents For the sixth… Read More