A recent tractor trailer wreck involving a minivan occurred near Kansas expressway and Interstate 44 in Springfield, MO. The wreck sent the minivan driver to the hospital with serious injuries after having to be cut out of his van. The cause of the truck wreck is currently under police investigation.
To read more regarding this tractor trailer truck accident, please visit:
http://www.jrn.com/ktts/news/Accident-Shuts-Down-NB-Highway-13-255922061.html
Unfortunately wrecks such as this happen all to often due to truck driver’s careless and inattentive driving, poor visibility, or for other reasons such as fatigued driving or driving under the influence. It is for these reasons, and others, that drivers should always take extra caution while driving near tractor trailers. In the event you have been involved in a tractor trailer wreck, please consider speaking with a Missouri tractor trailer wreck lawyer to better understand your rights.