Trucking Accidents

In 2023, crashes involving large trucks led to 5,472 deaths and an estimated 153,452 injuries, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). While that figure represents an 8% decrease from 2022, large trucks remain dangerous. They account for about 9% of fatal traffic crashes and roughly 5% of injury and property-damage-only crashes. Many…

Without a doubt, an accident involving a truck — regardless of its size — bears significant potential consequences for catastrophic injuries and damages that impact your financial well being and daily life. You may already be aware that in Missouri, a settlement for a truck accident can range from $20,000 to $1,000,000 or more. In…

Tractor-trailers are typically some of the safest vehicles on the road. They’re operated by trained Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) holders and are subject to strict regulation. But when they’re in the wrong hands, they can be incredibly dangerous. When a truck and a car collide, the car and its occupants bear the brunt of the…

On November 21, 2021, a U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant was heading southbound on Interstate 35 in North Kansas City, Missouri, when a catastrophic trucking crash changed her life forever. Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys (KCAIA) handled the Sergeant’s claim and secured a $1.8 million settlement that will help her as she continues to recover…

Getting hit by a commercial truck is one of the most stressful things you’ll ever experience. While a crash with another passenger vehicle can be jarring, most collisions are minor, but no accident with a tractor-trailer is minor. Injuries, vehicle damage, and financial stress can leave you feeling overwhelmed and unsure of what to do…

Summer in Kansas City, with long stretches of hot and dry weather, means more than just barbecues and baseball. It also means a greater risk on our roadways, especially for commercial trucks and unsuspecting drivers nearby. One of the biggest hazards is tire blowouts caused by heat. When a large truck’s tire fails at highway…

If you have been in an accident or know someone who was in an accident before, you might assume that truck accident litigation is the same as any other car or personal injury accident. However, truck accidents are different in several ways. For instance, they are more likely to result in catastrophic injuries, involve multiple…

One of the most important pieces of evidence in a truck accident investigation is the truck’s black box. This device provides information and insight into the truck driver’s every move, allowing attorneys, insurance companies, juries, and judges to learn what may have happened, who is at fault, and whether the crash was preventable. When you…

Truck accidents are among the most devastating types of motor vehicle collisions. Due to the sheer size and weight of trucks, accidents involving these vehicles often result in severe injuries or even fatalities. While the immediate aftermath of a truck accident is challenging enough, you might not realize that the long-term effects of truck accident…