St. Louis Truck Accident Attorney

One or more of the following parties could be liable for your truck accident:

• The truck driver. A truck driver can be liable for an accident if they were negligent. This includes actions like drunk or distracted driving, speeding, or violating hours-of-service regulations designed to prevent driver fatigue. We can review the circumstances of the collision as well as the driver’s driving history, logbooks, and any available toxicology reports.
• The trucking company. The truck driver’s employer may be liable if they failed to properly maintain their fleet, hired (or failed to sufficiently train) unqualified drivers, or pressured drivers to violate safety regulations. We can look for patterns of negligence and safety violations within the company.
• The cargo loading company. Companies that load a truck's cargo can be liable if they improperly or unsafely load the truck, causing the cargo to shift and the driver to lose control. We can examine loading manifests and witness statements to determine if a cargo shift played a role.
• The vehicle or parts manufacturer. If a truck accident was caused by a defective part, such as faulty brakes or a steering system failure, the manufacturer of that part can be held liable. We can work with accident reconstructionists and engineers to assess whether a vehicle defect contributed to the accident.
• The maintenance provider. If a third-party company is responsible for a truck’s maintenance, they can be liable for an accident if their negligence in maintaining the vehicle caused a mechanical failure that led or contributed to a collision. We can review maintenance logs and repair records to find out who was responsible for the truck's upkeep.

Our team at Finney Law Office understands how to effectively investigate these accidents and identify all liable parties. We also have a strong track record of winning cases against large corporations, including those defended by multiple law firms.

We have represented truck accident victims who were harmed as a result of:

• Aggressive driving
• Driving during adverse conditions
• Driving on drugs
• Driver error and negligence
• Driving with an overweight load
• Failure to signal turns
• Jackknife collisions
• Mechanical defects
• No-zone accidents
• Truck company negligence
• Truck driver DUI
• Truck driver fatigue

How Long Do I Have to File a Truck Accident Claim in Missouri?

In Missouri, the statute of limitations for a personal injury claim, including those from a truck accident, is five years from the date of the crash. This is the deadline to file a lawsuit in court. However, if a truck accident resulted in a death, a wrongful death claim has a shorter statute of limitations of three years from the date of the victim’s passing. It's crucial to understand these deadlines because if you don't file a lawsuit within the time limit, a court will almost certainly dismiss your case, and you will lose your opportunity to seek compensation.

While you have several years to file, we strongly urge you to get legal advice as soon as you can. When we start working on your case immediately, we can collect and preserve key evidence, like the truck's black box data, driver logbooks, and maintenance records. Prompt action also allows us to interview witnesses while their memories are still fresh and to thoroughly document the accident scene before a cleanup occurs. The sooner we can begin our investigation, the stronger we can build your case for maximum compensation.