A Missouri American Water dump truck driver was seriously injured when another vehicle failed to yield and encroached upon his lane of traffic.  The car accident took place at Interstate 270 on the Gravois Road exit ramp.  The driver of a smaller passenger vehicle exited the highway onto Gravois, but failed to yield to the truck driver.  The Missouri American Water dump truck was fully loaded and towing a trailer, which would have resulted in an increased stopping distance.  The truck driver likely had little to any time to react to the other vehicle, let alone stop the 40,000+ pound loaded dump truck.

Persons who are injured while working in the course and scope of their employment have the right to file a Missouri workers compensation claim.  However, most injured workers do not know that they may also recover compensation from the third party person or persons who caused the injury.  In the case of a pizza delivery driver, truck driver, or courier, the injury victim can file a workers compensation claim and may also be able to file a 'third-party case" against the tortfeasor.

The St. Louis accident lawyers at Schultz Legal Group focus on serious injury cases.  Our injury lawyers can be reached at (314) 448-0934 to discuss the merits of your claim and how to recover all forms of compensation available pursuant to Missouri law.