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I've Been Injured in a Missouri Tractor-trailer Crash, What Do I do Next?

Being hit by a tractor-trailer that weighs over 26,000 pounds (10 tons) is like being hit by a freight train.  Anytime you match a 10 ton truck with a 1 ton passenger car, the car is going to lose the fight.  So what do you do if you have been injured in a Missouri tractor-trailer crash.  Well, the first thing will be to seek medical attention directly from the scene of the crash.  Most Missouri truck crashes are severe enough that the victim is transported directly to the emergency room from the accident scene.  Second, you should contact a qualified St. Louis Tractor-trailer Accident Injury Attorney for representation.  Truck crashes are much different than a vehicle vs. vehicle collision.  Commercial trucking companies have Immediate Response Teams who are dispatched at first notice of a truck accident.  These teams work hard to gather evidence and mount an offensive against the injury victim.  You need a Missouri injury attorney on your side as your immediate response team.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) heavily regulates the commercial trucking industry and the truck drivers these companies entrust with equipment.  That being said, your injury attorney will have to request documents from the FMCSA to determine the safety record for the trucking company that is responsible for your personal injuries.  This must be done quickly, as commercial trucking companies only have to retain certain eveidence for a limited period of time.  Failure to request this evidence, or request that it is preserved, may result in loss of invaluable tangible evidence.

If you have been injured in a Missouri tractor-trailer crash, visit the Schultz Legal Group Missouri Truck Crash Injury Victim Website for useful information on how to protect your claim and avoid harrassment by the trucking companies and their well-funded insurance companies.

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