St. Louis 18-wheeler Injury Lawyer
Over-the-road freight haulers and commercial trucking companies are heavily-regulated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), established as an act of Congress in 2000 to ensure highway safety. Under provisions of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Act of 1969, and further amendments, truck owners and operators are required to follow a specific set of regulations covering:
- Truck driver licensing and training
- Truck and driver scheduling limitation
- Truck cab and trailer maintenance
- Truck safety systems, running lights, trailer and cargo markings
- Emergency stops and repair procedures
- Cargo weight and loading procedures
- Drug and alcohol policies
- Subcontractor requirements
- Truck route restrictions per cargo weight and classification
- Truck data recording and driver logs
The regulations are strictly enforced by federal and Missouri state trucking law, yet in a typical year in Missouri, there are more than 2,200 tow-away crashes involving large trucks, resulting in more than 1,500 people injured or killed.
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At Bley & Evans, LC, our truck accident attorneys place a special focus on helping people who have been injured, or who have lost a loved one because of violations of FMCSA tractor trailer regulations. We hold truck drivers and truck companies accountable for the safe operations on federal and state roads. Tractor trailer accidents are among the most serious and often result in catastrophic injuries and death for innocent drivers and passengers of cars involved in the crash. Tractor trailer regulations are in place for a good reason, and truck drivers and company executives know it.
If you have been injured or lost a loved one in a semi-tractor trailer accident, or other accident involving a commercial vehicle in Missouri, talk to us first. We have been recognized as a leading truck accident personal injury trial law firm, representing plaintiffs in truck accident claims throughout the state. We stay abreast of FMSCA regulations, by attending professional seminars, teaching and being involved in educational opportunities with other professionals in the litigation profession.
We invite you to learn more about Missouri truck accident personal injury litigation at our information pages:
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From our offices in Columbia, we represent clients in communities throughout Missouri and the United States. Contact our office today to discuss your personal injury claim with an experienced Columbia tractor trailer accident attorney. Wherever you are, you can reach us toll free at 866-920-4115 or by e-mail. We are available for a free consultation during regular business hours and by appointment evenings and weekends. We handle every case on a contingency basis, which means you don't pay any attorney's fees unless we recover compensation for you.
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