Missouri Injury Attorney Blog

Two gentelmen suffered serious personal injuries in a Missouri 18-wheeler accident on July 14, according to a report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

Mark L. Mickel, 43, of Matthews, MO, was traveling westbound on Highway 32 in a 1996 International truck when he crossed the center line and hit a 2005 Chevrolet Uplander, driven by Stephen K. Nixon, 62, of St. Louis, MO. Mickel went off the left side of the road and hit a tree. Nixon went off the right side and overturned. Both men were taken to St. Genevieve County Hospital with minor personal injuries.

So many of these accidents result in serious injuries and death, but luckily this Missouri commercial truck accident resulted in only minor injuries for the persons involved.

I wish the best for these two gentlemen in their recoveries.

Although there were less large truck-related accident deaths in 2008 (4,229) compared to 2007 (4,822), too many Americans continue to perish in 18-wheeler and large trucking accidents. Although some of these accidents do not occur at the fault of the truck driver or trucking company, there are still steps that they can take to prevent accidents.

Steps that truck drivers can take include, but are not limited to, the following:

•Do not drive when fatigued
•Always check your blind spots
•Stay a safe distance behind other vehicles
•Properly maintenance your truck
•Reduce your speed in work zones
•Frequently inspect your truck
•Properly secure your cargo
•Practice defensive driving
•Always get plenty of rest before driving

If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in a Missouri 18-wheeler and large truck accident, please contact an experienced Missouri injury attorney at David Payne Law. David will properly investigate the evidence, assess your injuries, and pursue the maximum recovery that you deserve.

Contact David Payne at 417.847.7516 anytime for a free and comprehensive consultation.