St. Louis 18-Wheeler Accidents Attorney

18-Wheeler Accidents Lawyer in Missouri - 866.840.3636

When you are on the streets or highways of Missouri, you can’t help but notice the number of 18-wheelers on the road.  Unfortunately, sometimes the drivers of big-rigs are suffering from a lack of sleep, or are inattentive or aggressive towards smaller vehicles.  A serious and preventable accident often results from this type of negligent behavior.  If you or a loved one has been injured in such an accident, it is crucial that you contact a St. Louis 18-wheeler accident attorney as soon as possible after the accident.  The drivers of these trucks unfortunately are driving the same routes, over and over, and their pay is based on speed of delivery (per mile).  This means that they may take chances or judgment errors, or in some accidents have been found to have been under the influence of various prescription medications, drugs, uppers, or even alcohol.

Truck drivers and the trucking companies that employ them are required to abide by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, as set out in Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations.  Before a motor carrier can even begin interstate operations, the carrier must file an application with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), obtain a United States DOT number, and obtain "operating authority" from the FMCSA.  49 C.F.R. §390.3(a) states that the Federal Regulations are merely a MINIMUM standard for safely operating tractor-trailers. 

In addition to federal regulations and state statutes, truck drivers are guided by the commercial drivers license (CDL) manual from the state in which they obtain their CDL.  All states essentially use the same manual.  The Missouri commercial driver's manual provides truck drivers with guidance in the same operation of a tractor-trailer. 

18-Wheeler Accidents Lawyer in St. Louis, Missouri - 18-Wheeler Accident Claim

18-wheeler accidents are incredibly frightening and dangerous due to the sheer mass of the commercial vehicle involved.  A regular car or truck can be absolutely destroyed, and if you are lucky enough to survive the accident, your injuries can be life-threatening or could require a lifetime of medical care.  When presenting a claim for such an accident, it is very important that you have legal representation from a skilled personal injury lawyer from the Schultz Legal Group.  The Schultz Legal Group is a tight-knit team that is dedicated exclusively to personal injury cases, and has years of experience in successfully assisting injured clients in seeking maximum compensation for their Missouri truck accident claim.

Attorney Stephen Schultz has been featured in the “Best Lawyers in St. Louis” edition of St. Louis magazine for 2 years running.  When facing serious injuries, don’t you want a high-quality, powerful attorney fighting for you?  As negotiation and mediation are vital in these complex cases, you will be interested to know that each case is carefully prepared as if it is going to trial.  With the trial preparation and research done, and a complete willingness to go to trial and fight, your case has a better chance of obtaining a substantial pre-trial settlement.  If a trial is necessary, you are in good hands.  Attorney Schultz has the honor of having been named one of the top 100 trial lawyers in Missouri by the American Trial Lawyers Association.  You are protected and in capable hands when represented by the Schultz Legal Group.

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Contact a St. Louis 18-Wheeler Accidents Attorney from the Schultz Legal Group when you seek powerful representation in your truck accident case.