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That’s a whole different scenario when truckers act now because of the manner of the trucks. They’re, you know, of course, it’s pretty obvious they’re heavier. They’re carrying dangerous loads a lot of times, and a lot of times these trucking accidents also involve fatalities. We really watch out for that; there’s usually serious injury involved with them. The truckers are guided by special federal regulations as to how long they can drive, how fast they can drive, what type of equipment they have to use. Often, I think this is one of the questions people may have—oftentimes these people don’t obey those laws. They drive over the hours because they’ve got a commitment to do, they fall asleep at the wheel, their trucks or vehicles are going too fast for the load they’re carrying. So, a lot of things happen. But the good news about that is there are a lot of guidelines out there that we can use in order to get them to admit certain things. So, it’s really a better opportunity than just a car accident to get recovered damages because they have to really find a way that you’re not liable, which is very rare.
St. Louis, MO personal injury attorney Herman Jimerson talks about what happens when a truck gets into an accident in Missouri. He explains that it’s a whole different scenario when truckers act in certain ways due to the nature of the trucks they drive. These trucks are, of course, much heavier and often carry dangerous loads, which can lead to fatal accidents. Serious injuries are frequently involved in such incidents. Truckers are governed by special federal regulations regarding how long they can drive, how fast they can drive, and the type of equipment they must use. However, one common issue is that truckers sometimes don’t obey these regulations. They may drive over the allowed hours due to commitments, fall asleep at the wheel, or drive too fast for the load they are carrying. Many factors contribute to these accidents, but the good news is that there are numerous guidelines that can be used to hold truckers accountable. This provides a better opportunity to recover damages compared to a regular car accident, as it’s rare for truckers to avoid liability in such cases.