Trucking Accidents

When a truck and a smaller passenger vehicle collide, statistics show that almost every time, the occupants of the smaller vehicle suffer serious or deadly injuries. People in passenger vehicles are more vulnerable in these situations because commercial trucks are significantly larger and heavier. Missouri is also a major transportation corridor for goods moving across…

A Kansas truck accident settlement is typically much larger than the average car accident settlement as truck accidents often result in life-changing injuries that require ongoing medical treatment and may even result in permanent disabilities. Kansas is a major transportation corridor in the Midwest with thousands of trucks traveling each day on the Interstate 70,…

Missouri has an important role to play in the nation’s transportation and logistics network. Major interstate highways such as the Interstate 70, Interstate 44 and the Interstate 35 crisscross the state. Thousands of commercial trucks travel Missouri roadways every day as they carry goods across the Midwest and across the rest of the U.S. Major…

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…