A Woman is Injured After Being Smashed Between a Tractor and a Semi-truck
Post Date: July 4th, 2011
Photo courtesy of Julie Smith of News Tribune
Jeanna Surface had just crossed the Missouri River Bridge on Highway 54/63 in Jefferson City, Missouri when she was slowed by a tractor. Shortly thereafter, semi-truck driver Benjamin Schroyer switched lanes but did not notice the tractor. Once Schoroyer realized that traffic had slowed it was too late and he crashed into the rear end of Surface’s SUV. The force of the semi-truck’s collision with her vehicle caused Surface to slam into the back of the farm equipment, smashing her between the two. Surface was taken to the nearest hospital to be evaluated for her injuries, but there did not appear to be serious injuries. The driver of the semi-truck and the tractor did not sustain injuries in the Missouri truck accident.
It is highly likely that the bridge played a major role in the Missouri truck accident. Many times a bridge will become crowded as vehicles make the crossing. Traffic at each end will become worse, especially when there is a vehicle such as a tractor that cannot go very fast. If the other drivers on the road saw the tractor, it is probable they switched lanes to avoid being behind the farming equipment. It is possible that Schroyer assumed he could avoid the traffic by moving into the opposite lane but did not realize the traffic was avoiding the tractor. Regardless of the reason, the semi-truck driver’s negligence makes him responsible for the injuries sustained by Surface.
There are many other factors that must be taken into account in the event of a Missouri truck accident. The fault of a truck driver is one of the major factors, but truck insurance companies will try to limit the amount paid out to the victims, so it is important that you do not leave it up to the insurance company. The services of an experienced truck accident attorney in Missouri are important so your rights are looked after in the event of an accident. Call 888.956.2487 to speak to one of our experienced truck accident attorneys and learn what your rights are as a victim.
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Joshua P. Myers is the owner and President of Myers Injury Law, LLC and a founding partner of Schultz & Myers, LLC. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, his personal injury law firm routinely handles motor vehicle accidents that result in personal injury or death throughout the Midwest. If you have been hurt or have lost a loved one due to the negligence of another driver, please contact a motor vehicle accident attorney to learn your rights. It is always free to discuss your case and there are never any attorney’s fees until we recover on your behalf.
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