There are several injuries that a truck accident victim might incur. For instance, you could suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI), broken bones or internal bleeding in a wreck that occurs while traveling in Kansas or other states. You may also experience internal...
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Woman And A 9-Year-Old-Boy Killed In Semi-Truck Crash
There are risks on the roadways. Everyone knows that, but car crashes are almost always unexpected. You cannot predict the negligent or careless actions drivers around you may take. At Townsend Law LLC, we are here to help if you are injured. Our truck accident lawyer...
Why aren’t semitrucks being held to higher safety standards?
Semitruck crashes occur at an alarming rate. The most recent data regarding these wrecks indicates that in 2016, there were more than 4,300 people killed during that single year. It is easy to overlook the significance of these events because it is often a small...
What happens when a person is hit by a delivery truck?
0Delivery drivers can bring businesses and homes everything from pizza, to packages ordered online with free two-day shipping, to full suites of furniture. When these drivers are on the road, their focus is on getting their cargo delivered as quickly as possible. And...
It is illegal for commercial truck drivers to text at the wheel
With the rise of smartphones and other mobile devices like tablets, more people are texting and driving than ever before. Studies about road safety make it pretty clear that any form of distraction while at the wheel can be deadly to everyone else and yourself. When...
Causes of Semi Truck Accidents
All drivers on the road want to make it to their destinations safely. The issue that can sometimes come up is that your safety partially depends on others who are also driving. If you are on the interstate or city streets where semi trucks travel, you need to know...
Avoiding truck accidents: 3 ways to stay safe on the highway
You have a small passenger car. You love the fact that it saves you money on gasoline and that it doesn’t hurt the environment as much as a larger vehicle. The only problem is that it’s not very safe if you’re in a crash with a large truck. You drive...
4 safety tips for sharing the road with large trucks
Sharing the road with large commercial trucks is probably an everyday occurrence as you drive in and around the Kansas City area. However, simply because it is something you have to do on a regular basis, does not mean that you are 100 percent comfortable with it. In...
Answers lacking after truck swerves, hits other car
The truck accident in our source article today didn’t happen in Kansas City. Regardless, the situation has relevance no matter where you live. The crash happened in Pennsylvania, where a truck and a car collided head-on after the truck rounded a curve in the...
Passenger vehicles often play a role in truck accidents
How many times have you driven through Kansas City and found yourself next to a semi-truck? Probably more times than you are comfortable with. Riding near a large commercial truck, especially when the lanes are narrow or there is construction, can be incredibly...