Trucking Accidents

Tractor Trailer Accident Lawyer

Over 5,000 people are killed every year in tractor trailer accidents in this country. According to recent studies conducted by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), driver fatigue is a major cause of many of these accidents. To learn more about your options if you have suffered a serious injury as a result of a semi-truck accident, contact The Redfearn Law Firm in Kansas City, Missouri, and schedule a free initial consultation.

Since 1984, our firm has been investigating and prosecuting tractor trailer accident claims on behalf of injured people and their families throughout Kansas, Missouri, and nationwide. It is imperative that you speak to us immediately after an accident because an insurance company will begin investigating within hours of your accident.

Our attorneys ensure that parties do not destroy evidence in an attempt to cover up truck driver and trucking company negligence and wrongful conduct. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) permits trucking companies to destroy evidence six months after an accident. We understand the unique nuances associated with an 18-wheeler and tractor trailer accident claim and the need to preserve crucial evidence promptly.

The nature of the trucking industry gives truck drivers incentives to drive for long hours despite being fatigued. Since trucking companies pay drivers by the mile or the load, truckers are encouraged to drive faster, carry heavier loads and alter logbooks. We understand the trucking industry and the FMCSR. We are capable of conducting a thorough investigation to determine the exact cause of a tractor trailer accident, whether it be from fatigue, negligence, improper maintenance or some other violation of the law.

If you have been injured in a trucking accident, contact The Redfearn Law Firm to schedule a free initial consultation with an experienced trial attorney. Visit the Web site for Parents Against Tired Truckers to learn more about truck driver fatigue.