Kansas City Large Truck Accident Law Firm

Large trucks (those weighing over 10,000 lbs) are involved in a surprisingly large percentage of motor vehicle accidents, injuries, and deaths. Due to the sheer size of these vehicles, semi truck accidents carry an increased likelihood of severe injury or death than automobile accidents. Current statistics estimate that nearly 1 in 10 individuals injured in large truck accidents will be killed. Additionally, large trucks are more often involved in “pile-ups” – multiple vehicle crashes – than other vehicles.

The trucking industry is regulated by both federal and state agencies, which govern safety procedures, such as equipment and drivers’ hours. Also as part of safety regulation, trucking companies are obligated to maintain records of safety procedures, drivers’ hours, etc. In the event of a semi truck accident, these records will be examined as part of the investigation into whether or not negligence occurred. It is well known that inadequate or faulty equipment and driver fatigue are frequent causes of accidents.