Posts Tagged ‘Kansas City Truck Accident Lawyers’
New Rule Allows Teens to Drive Semis Across State Lines
A new truck driver apprenticeship program will allow truck drivers under the age of 21 to travel across state lines. This federal program aims to solve the trucking industry’s need for over 80,000 drivers and the supply chain issues posed by COVID-19. Many Safety advocates object to these changes on the basis that they place…
Read MoreTrucking Company Negligence
Crashes involving large, commercial vehicles are statistically more dangerous than those involving passenger vehicles alone. The higher chance of danger is elevated by such contributing factors including the large size and weight of commercial vehicles, truck driver skill levels, truck maintenance, and the type and amount of cargo being hauled. The legal weight for most…
Read MoreHang Up Or Pay Up
As we discussed in our previous blog, Missouri semi-wrecks are on the rise. Due to their foreboding size and weight, semi-trucks and tractor-trailers can cause severe injuries and death. In May 2012, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) made it illegal for commercial drivers to operate hand-held mobile devices while operating a vehicle. Research…
Read MoreMissouri Truck Wrecks Are on The Rise
Despite significantly reduced travel due to COVID-19, the Missouri collision fatality count increased in 2020. There were 988 Missouri traffic fatalities recorded in 2020. State law enforcement attributes this increase to speeding and encourages slower driving speeds. The Missouri Highway Patrol has ramped up its monitoring of the state’s roadways. Motorists are cautioned, that the…
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