Ballwin Truck Accident Lawyer

Like all states, Missouri relies on large commercial trucks to deliver goods and services. Unfortunately, this also means Missouri motorists share the roads with heavy commercial trucks that can weigh up to 80,000 pounds. Studies show that over 70% of car accident fatalities and injuries occur to those in other vehicles, rather than the truck drivers.

If you or a close family member suffered injuries in a truck accident in Ballwin, call Miller & Hine Attorneys at Law for skilled legal counsel throughout your claim.

Why Choose Miller & Hine?

A truck accident claim is complex and requires an independent investigation and substantial evidence to protect your right to the compensation you deserve. With Miller & Hine, you’ll find the following:

• Over 50 years of combined experience behind your case
• A personalized strategy by an attorney who takes the time to get to know you and witness the full impact of the injury to better convey your case to the insurance company
• A law firm dedicated to compassion and professional excellence

A free consultation and contingency-based payment mean your lawyer works at no upfront fee, only charging their percentage after recovering compensation for you.

Injuries in Ballwin Truck Accident Cases

Truck accident injuries are often severe or catastrophic, but even the victim of relatively minor injuries has a right to fair compensation for their losses under Missouri 537.765, the state’s fault-based injury law.

Common injuries in accidents involving commercial trucks include the following:

• Fractures
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Soft-tissue injuries
• Neck and back injuries
• Lacerations, contusions, and abrasions
• Burns
• Internal organ injuries and internal bleeding
• Traumatic limb loss
• Spinal cord injuries
• Facial and dental trauma

Truck accident injuries disrupt earning ability and cause economic damages as well as physical pain and suffering. Unfortunately, recovering compensation in truck accidents can be complicated because multiple parties may deny liability and point fingers at others.

Who Might Be Liable In a Ballwin Truck Accident Claim?

It takes many separate parties to maintain a truck, load it safely and securely, and put an experienced, well-qualified driver behind the wheel. Each involved entity must adhere to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations and take all reasonable measures to avoid causing harm to others. Depending on the cause of the accident, the liable party could be one of the following:

• The truck driver (if they are an independent contractor)
• The trucking company
• A negligent freight-loading company
• A negligent truck maintenance company
• The manufacturer of a defective truck tire or part

In some cases, the investigation reveals that other parties caused or contributed to the accident, such as a negligent road-construction agency or contractor, or a third-party driver.

Recovering Compensation In a Truck Accident Claim In Ballwin

Damages are often extensive in truck accident cases, commonly including the following:

• Medical expenses
• Future medical expenses
• Out-of-pocket costs
• Lost earnings
• Future income loss or diminished earning capacity
• Compensation for pain and suffering
• Compensation for loss of limb, disfigurement, vision loss, hearing loss, organ loss, or diminished quality of life
• Wrongful death compensation for the family of a deceased truck accident victim

Recovering full compensation for damages requires compelling evidence of liability and documented proof of economic damages.

Contact Miller & Hine for Your Ballwin Truck Accident Case

A truck accident can be devastating to the lives of injury victims in other vehicles. Unfortunately, trucking companies and powerful insurers are not on your side when you have a substantial claim. If you or a close family member suffered an injury with damages through no fault of your own in a Ballwin truck accident, call Miller & Hine to represent your best interests.