A collision with a big rig, eighteen-wheeler, bus, tractor-trailer or another commercial vehicle is likely to result in catastrophic injuries. That is why many commercial trucking companies purchase substantial and sizable insurance policies to defend against potential liability for a truck accident and injury. To even the odds against sophisticated trucking companies and their insurance representatives, retain a truck accident lawyer in St. Louis who can provide you with the information and advocacy you need to obtain the compensation you deserve after an accident.

Problems usually arise following a truck accident when the trucker or trucking company attempts to evade responsibility for the events leading up to the collision:

• Truckers whose careers lie in the balance may be unwilling to admit fault.
• Trucking companies may claim that they were unaware that their drivers engaged in illegal commercial driving practices such as falsifying logs, driving while fatigued, abusing drugs or alcohol, carrying excess cargo or violating other weight, load or route restrictions imposed by the federal government. They may use other tactics to share fault.

You, and the lawyer you hire to handle your case, may have to research, investigate and report any suspicious behaviors that could have contributed to the accident and injury. If you own a smart phone, you should take pictures of the accident scene.  The Missouri Department of Insurance recommends a free WreckCheck mobile application that offers tips to help you deal with the aftermath of an accident. The application might be useful if you are ever involved in a car crash on Missouri’s highways.

If you have been injured in a truck accident, be sure to retain an experienced St. Louis trucking accident attorney who has the knowledge and resources necessary to handle your claim with ease. Being compensated for injuries sustained during a truck accident can be an arduous prospect, especially if your attorney is unfamiliar with the complex state and federal rules that apply to truckers and transportation companies engaged in interstate commerce.

For more information about truck accidents in Missouri, contact an attorney at the Guirl Law Firm, LLC.