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James M. Roswold is licensed in Missouri Only. Heather A. Lottmann is licensed in Kansas and Missouri. Victor B. Finkelstein is licensed in Kansas and Missouri.
When are You at Greatest Risk of Being in a Kansas City Truck Accident?
Nighttime and weekend driving presents real and documented risks. The risks of being in an accident with a drunk driver or a drowsy driver are increased in the overnight or early morning hours or over the weekend. However, nighttime and weekends may not be the riskiest times for Kansas City tractor trailer accidents. A Kansas City Truck Accident Lawyer Looks At Government Truck Crash Statistics In October 2011, the U.S. Department of Transportation released new statistics about large truck accidents in 2009, the most recent year for which data is available. According to the information provided by the government*:
The majority of large truck accidents happen during the day. The government found that nearly two thirds (65.5%) of fatal large truck wrecks occurred between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. Likewise, more than two thirds (77.7%) of large truck crashes that resulted in injuries occurred between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. as did 79.9% of large truck wrecks that resulted in property damage.
The majority of large truck accidents happen on weekdays. The percentage of accidents occurring on Saturday or Sunday is below 10%. However, the percentage of truck wrecks that result in fatalities, injuries or property damage during the week is in the double digits.
Call a Kansas City Truck Accident Attorney– No Matter What Time Your Crash Occurred While there may be an increased risk of being in a large truck accident during a weekday, the fact remains that tractor trailer wrecks occur during the day and night all days of the week. If you have been injured in a Kansas City truck wreck then it is important to call a Kansas City truck accident lawyer as soon as possible to learn more about your rights and potential recovery. Our Kansas City personal injury lawyers welcome your call at (816) 471- 5111 or toll free at (888) 348-2616 and we invite you to read our FREE book, 10 Essential Steps You Must Take to Protect Your Injury Claim, to learn more about how to safeguard your rights. *Source: U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Large Truck and Bus Crash Facts 2009 , October 2011
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