St. Louis Underride Accident Attorney

Injured in an Underride Accident?

There are two types of underride accidents, the rear underride and the side underride, both are equally dangerous.  The term underride describes an accident wherein a passenger vehicle travels under the truck trailer.  If you have been injured or lost a loved one as a result of this kind of accident you need the assistance of a St Louis truck accident lawyer who is qualified to investigate and prepare your case for litigation.  The legal team at the firm has years of experience in successfully helping injured clients and their families with cases involving negligent truck drivers.

Underride Accident Lawyer in St. Louis

The typical family car is lower than the bottom edge of the trailer, so the nose of a moving car is impelled under the rear or the side of the trailer.  Often the trailer cuts through into the windshield and the passenger compartment which may cause facial and head injury even decapitation.  Also, the front and/or the top of the car may crumple crushing some or all of its occupants.  Where high speeds are involved these car-truck accidents commonly result in catastrophic injury or death.  An experienced personal injury lawyer can give you sound advice if you have been injured or lost a loved one in this kind of truck accident.

Underride accidents generally occur when it is dark or visibility is otherwise poor, with slick road conditions or as a consequence of another accident.  For example a truck collides with a vehicle and comes to a sudden stop, the driver behind the truck may not be able to avoid colliding with the rear or side of the trailer.  Trucks in order to legally be on the road must comply with certain regulations.  Under motor carrier rules newer trailers are required to have safety guards and other preventive or warning measures are required.  Sometimes these are not visible enough or the safety guards fail.  The legal team at the firm is well versed in these federal regulations and is quicly able to identify violations.  Contact Cagle Law Firm immediately for a free consultation and evaluation with an experienced personal injury attorney who is interested in helping you.

Contact a St. Louis Underride Accident Attorney at the firm who is determined to get the maximum compensation for a underride accident victim.