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A 15-year-old Turley, Oklahoma boy suffered serious injuries on Tuesday night in a truck accident hit-and-run near Springfield, Missouri. The Missouri truck accident occurred around 10:50 p.m., when the teenager was walking along the shoulder of Interstate 44 west of Springfield. Apparently, the tractor-trailer struck the boy and then struck a red tow truck before leaving the scene of the accident heading West. According to the Missouri Highway Patrol, the tractor-trailer was white and hauling a trailer. It is believed that the tractor-trailer may have red paint marks on it from its collision with the tow truck. The teenager remains in the hospital although there has been no update on the extent of his injuries.
According to Missouri law, the truck driver was legally obligated to stop and help the victim while waiting for emergency officials to arrive. In Missouri it is illegal for anyone to leave the scene, which is damage to persons or damage to property. Because of the truck driver’s negligence and decision to flee the scene of the accident, the driver will face a class D felony when found. In this particular case, it is unclear why the driver left the scene of the accident, but a search is underway for the truck driver. As a Missouri truck accident attorney, I certainly hope that the driver is stopped, especially for the sake of this young victim. A variety of unique legal issues will happen to a truck driver, especially one where the driver left the scene accident. Several parties may be held accountable for this special trucking accident like the trucking company.
If you or a loved one was involved in an accident with a commercial truck, call an experienced truck accident attorney. Accidents that involve negligence and serious injury or death should not be ignored. Call 888.956.2487 to speak to an experienced Missouri truck accident attorney and let us help you pursue the compensation you deserve. Our attorneys protect the rights of truck accident victims because the trucking industry is only concerned about their bottom line.
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 tractor-trailer 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 truck 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.
As a Missouri truck accident attorney, I am disappointed to report a Moscow Mills, Missouri man was injured in the first week of the New Year Missouri in a tractor-trailer accident, which occurred in Lincoln County, MO. The driver, whose name has not yet been released, was driving south of U.S. Highway 61 according to the Missouri Highway Patrol. The man tried to pass the tractor-trailer when his car struck the left rear of the Peterbilt 18-wheeler. When the car came into contact with the tractor-trailer, the driver was unable to control his vehicle. Although the truck driver was unhurt, the other driver was taken to St. Joseph Hospital in West Lake St. Louis via the Lincoln County Ambulance where he was treated for injuries in the truck accident.
This particular truck accident is still under investigation and it is unclear what caused the driver to lose control of the car when it collided with the truck. Truck accidents are responsible for more than 5,000 deaths annually. Fortunately, there were no deaths in this Missouri truck accident and investigators will determine if any responsibility exists for the truck driver. Truck drivers are subject to rules Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations and operators of tractor-trailer must follow these specific guidelines, especially when sharing the road with passenger vehicles.
If you have been injured in a Missouri truck accident that was because of a negligent tractor-trailer driver call an experienced Missouri truck accident attorney. We have a load of experts to rebuild a truck accident to determine if the tractor-trailer driver was in error. Call 888.956.2487 to speak to an experienced truck accident attorney today. We want to ensure your rights are protected and you receive the compensation you deserve.
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 tractor-trailer 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 truck 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.
Every day across the nation, commercial truck drivers become distracted while behind the wheel. These distractions cause truck accidents, which sometimes prove fatal. Recently a 33-year-old truck driver was given two years probation for a truck accident that caused the death of two people in Missouri. The fatal truck accident happened a year ago on Missouri Interstate 55. As stated in the Missouri Highway Patrol report, the driver of the truck was “inattentive while driving,” which resulted in a fatal Missouri truck accident. When the driver did look up from whatever was distracting him, he saw several cars stopped in front of him.
Even though the driver says he was following the speed limit at the time of the Missouri truck accident, he swerved but was unable to avoid colliding with two vehicles in front on him. The truck driver said he cannot remember what distracted him, but he thinks that his eyes were only off the road for no more than six seconds. Regardless of how little time his eyes were not on the road, he was unable to react quickly to avoid a collision that turned fatal.
The result of the collision killed two people in the eight-vehicle pileup. One vehicle, driven by a 52-year-old man from Perryville, was dragged 100 yards by the semi-truck. He was pronounced dead at the scene of the Missouri truck accident. The second victim in the fatal Missouri truck accident, a 28-year-old, was airlifted to a hospital in St. Louis where she died shortly after arriving. Several other drivers and passengers were severely injured in the Missouri truck accident, which include injuries to the head, neck, and back.
The truck driver, formerly employed by Western Express, Inc., is no longer driving a commercial truck. The mother of the man and 11-year-old daughter of the woman who was killed in the fatal Missouri truck accident has filed wrongful death lawsuits. Those lawsuits plus other personal injury lawsuits are currently pending against at-fault truck driver and Western Express, Inc.
After a devastating accident such as this, most Missouri truck accident victims will not think about compensation as they try to recover from their injuries. Over time, the medical bills and physical therapy add up and they feel hopeless. If you were injured in a Missouri truck accident, contact an experienced attorney immediately especially if you were not wearing a seat belt. A Missouri truck accident attorney will know how the absence of a seat belt and the Missouri seat belt laws will affect your claim. Call 888.956.2487 to speak to an experienced Missouri truck accident attorney to discuss your claim.
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 tractor-trailer 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 truck 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.
Pearl T. Anderson was summoned to appear in court following a June 2, 2011 truck accident on Interstate 63 as a result of being distracted on the road. Anderson, who drives a semi-truck, apparently was distracted and did not realize that traffic had slowed in front of her. Unable to react in time to slow her big rig, she collided with three other vehicles in front of her. Anderson and six other people were injured in the Missouri truck accident. They were all taken to nearby hospitals and one truck accident victim still remains in the hospital. A spokesperson at the hospital said that the truck accident victim is not seriously injured but requires observation.
It is important, due to the massive size of a semi-truck, that big rig drivers remain alert in all situations while behind the wheel. As a response to many accidents caused by distracted truck drivers, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has began to pose regulations as to how long and when a truck driver is allowed to work. As a part of these new regulations, truck drivers are required to keep an electronic log of all the hours worked. In this particular Missouri truck accident, authorities state that is clear that Anderson did not violate the hours of operation regulations, but that does not mean she was not negligent in her actions. As the above accident indicates, only a couple seconds of distraction can cause significant damage to others on the road.
If you have been injured in a Missouri truck accident that was because of a negligent tractor-trailer driver call an experienced Missouri truck accident attorney. We have several experts to rebuild a truck accident to determine if the tractor-trailer driver was in error. Call 888.956.2487 to speak to an experienced truck accident attorney today. We want to ensure your rights are protected and you receive the compensation you deserve.
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 tractor-trailer 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 truck 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.
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.
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.
In order to keep motorists safe on the road, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulates commercial trucking companies and tractor-trailer drivers. As a Missouri truck accident attorney, I have mentioned many times throughout my blog that some commercial trucking companies and their drivers do not always follow the safety regulations set forth by the FMCSA. In some cases, tractor-trailer drivers falsify the information in their logbooks to look as though the FMCSA regulations are being followed.
Recently a Missouri tractor-trailer driver was brought up on criminal charges in Wisconsin in connection to a fatal truck accident. According to the Sheboygan Press, Curtis Hawkins from Dexter, Missouri, was charged in the death of two individuals and the injuries of two other individuals. Curtis Hawkins is being accused of not watching the road and failing to stop. Hawkins’ neglect caused his tractor-trailer to hit stopped vehicles at 70 mph. The driver faces two counts of felony reckless driving and two counts of homicide by negligent use of a vehicle. Hawkins could face up to 13 years in prison for the deaths of 78-year-old Donald Sherman from Stickney, Illinois, and 80-year-old Mary Parker of Wisconsin. The tractor-trailer driver could also be charged with two felony counts of reckless driving that caused bodily injury.
According to the Wisconsin State Police, Hawkins had already reached the FMCSA time regulations, but falsified his logbook so he could continue driving. Changing a logbook to show driving hours that follow the FMCSA time regulations is common. Unfortunately, meeting deadlines ensures the compensation of the tractor-trailer driver and the commercial trucking company, so drivers may be willing to lie in order to stay on the road. In some cases, the commercial trucking company will encourage their drivers to falsify their logbooks even though it is illegal. The longer a tractor-trailer drivers past the federal hour of service limit means that there is more room for error.
It’s disappointing that the commercial trucking industry is not more concerned with the safety of the public. When a Missouri tractor-trailer accident happens because of negligence, truck accident attorneys can file for compensation for the victims. Compensation for injuries or wrongful death can help the victim or their family pay for past and future medical bills and lost wages. If you have been injured in a Missouri truck accident or you have lost a loved one because of a negligent truck driver, call an experienced truck accident attorney. You need someone fighting for your rights, so call 877.SUE.TRKS for a free consultation to discuss your claim.
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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. With offices in St. Louis, Missouri and Chicago, Illinois, his personal injury law firm routinely handles tractor-trailer 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 truck 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.
Several days ago, on November 12, 2010, another catastrophic truck accident occurred on I-44 in Franklin County near Pacific, MO. The wreck occurred at 1:40 am. At that time, a 2004 Kenworth Tractor-Trailer (18-wheeler), driven by Jane Rice, was traveling westbound on I-44. The initial reports are that she crested a hill and then struck a 1994 GMC being driven by Mary Kerbler. Reportedly, Kerbler’s car was stopped and the semi-truck could not stop in time before it slammed into the rear of the pickup. The collision sent the truck flying into a rock embankment causing it to flip over. Below is video footage shot live at the scene. It is easy to see the destruction caused by this wreck.
Viewing the carnage shown in the video, it is no surprise that this Pacific Truck Accident resulted in multiple serious injuries. Luckily though, no one was fatally injured. Both Mary Kerbler and her passenger, were seriously injured and taken by ambulance to St. John’s Mercy Medical Center. Additionally, both Jane Rice and her passenger, Donald Rice were also listed as having serious injuries and both of them were also taken to St. Johns hospital.
Initially, one might blame Kerbler for being stopped in the road. However, it is not clear from the initial reports as to why she was stopped, where she was stopped, or even if she was stopped. Regardless, Missouri Rules of the Road require truck drivers to be able to safely control their vehicles.
First, we send a preservation of evidence letter. This requires both the drivers and their truck company to preserve specific documentation regarding the driver’s route, logbook, training materials, hiring and qualification documents, etc. Under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, truck companies can dispose of this documentation after a short time period. And in cases like this, they will. However, if they do so after receiving an evidence preservation letter, then if the matter went to trial, the jury would likely be given an adverse inference instruction. This basically tells the jury that they are to assume the documents were destroyed because they contained damning information against the truck company. When a judge reads this type of instruction to the jury, it can be extremely powerful.
The Truck Inspection
The second thing that should happen immediately is to have an accident reconstructionist examine the truck. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations contain many rules about how trucks are to be maintained. Brakes are especially important. It may very well be that faulty brakes or worn brakes contributed to the truck driver not being able to stop. When truck accidents occur as a result of violations of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (such as not properly maintaining brakes), then punitive damages are often proper.
The ECM Download
The third thing that should immediately happen is to download the truck’s ECM data. Like an airplane, most semi-trucks have an Electronic Control Module, or “black-box”. The ECM records all of the truck’s actions in the moments leading up to the crash. If could possible tell whether the driver ever hit the brakes, how fast they were going before the crash, and how long they had been driving (where they fatigued because they were driving over the allowed hours?). The ECM data can be a gold-mine in these cases. However, unless it is obtained immediately it is often forever lost as the ECM will consistently record over itself if the truck is put back on the road.
Of course, these things can only be accomplished through Truck Accident Specialist. Truck Accident cases are vastly different than a “run of the mill” car accident case because they require specialized knowledge of the not only the trucking industry but also the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
Joshua P. Myers is the Owner and President of Myers Injury Law, LLC and founding partner of Schultz & Myers, LLC. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, his Personal Injury Law Firm exclusively handles personal injury cases throughout the entire state of Missouri with an emphasis on tractor-trailer accidents. It is always free to discuss a potential case and all fees are taken as a percentage of the recovery so it never takes any money to get started. For more information, the firm can be contacted at 877.SUE.TRKS.
There are a number of ways a person can be injured in a tractor-trailer accident. The injuries sustained in a truck accident are usually more severe than a regular passenger vehicle because a tractor-trailer is so powerful and has so much force behind it. Missouri truck accident attorneys meet people every day who have been injured by a negligent truck driver, and their injuries range from soft-tissue to severe brain trauma.
A truck accident that is low impact can cause a herniated disc, severe whiplash, or other orthopedic damage that can eventually debilitate the injured. Frontal headaches are a result of a whiplash injury that causes pain to the victim all day and keeps them up at night. You may feel a tingling sensation in your extremities or they can become numb if you are suffering from a serious disc injury. When the disc in your back is torn, it can leak out onto the nerves of the spine and cause nerve impingement. A serious back injury such as a ruptured disc will not resolve itself without out extensive treatment and surgery.
A herniated disc can require a fusion of the disc and placing a titanium cage in the spine among many others. The success of a spine fusion after a tractor-trailer accident is dependent on the extent of the injuries. Even if the surgery is a success and symptoms seem to fade, the discs above and below the injury will be required to take on added stress.
A traumatic brain injury is also common in serious tractor-trailer accidents. This type of injury can cause bleeding on the brain. Care is needed immediately in the event that an injury is suspected. The effect of a traumatic brain injury can range from cognitive problems to behavioral problem or even result in the victim being in a vegetative state. In the event of a brain injury, high quality orthopedic, neurological, and behavioral care is required. After the injury has been diagnosed, the treatment should begin immediately.
A tractor-trailer accident can cause serious injuries, but not all of those injuries are discovered right away. Minor injuries can mask the seriousness of another injury, which is why it is crucial to receive immediate medical attention in the event of a truck accident. Once you have received initial treatment for your serious injuries, an experienced truck accident attorney can help you fight for compensation of your injuries. If you don’t have health insurance, don’t worry. Our attorneys have a network of specialist available and can make arrangements for you to receive treatment. Call 877.SUE.TRKS to speak to an attorney about filing a claim for your personal injuries.
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 St. Louis, MO personal injury law firm routinely handles tractor-trailer 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 tractor-trailer 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.
As a Missouri truck accident attorney, I was upset to read that an accident involving a school bus in Camdenton, Missouri, was the result of the negligence of a semi-truck driver. On Friday, October 8, 2010 three cars, a school bus full of children, and a semi-truck were involved in a domino-effect collision that caused significant damage and injuries.
Emergency personnel responded to the five-vehicle pile up in Camden County shortly after the accident at 3:00 p.m. at the 5/7 Junction near Bridal Cave. Three passenger vehicles were southbound waiting to make a left hand turn when a school bus slowed behind them. Before the school bus could make a complete stop it was rear-ended by a semi-truck, which caused the chain reaction. The accident caused a traffic jam for southbound traffic and took over a hour to clean up.
The Camden County Police Department, Camden County Sheriff’s Department, and the Highway Patrol responded to the crash quickly. Of the people involved in the accident, 18 were taken to Lake Regional Hospital, which is located in Osage Beach. Out of the 18 people who were injured, 16 of them were children on the school bus. All the injuries sustained from the accident were considered minor except for one 13-year-old girl who sustained moderate injuries.
One passenger vehicle, the school bus, and the semi-truck sustained major damage during the accident. It is still unclear why the semi-truck driver was unable to stop, but the negligence on the driver’s part put the lives of many children in danger. Truck accidents happen more often than they should and many do not have such a positive outcome. In my experience as a Missouri semi-truck accident attorney, I have helped many families answer the questions that follow an accident that results in injury.
Legally, there are a few things going on here. First, Missouri employs the rear-end collision doctrine. This is a legal principle which basically holds that a driver who rear-ends another is responsible for causing the wreck. This appears to be the case here in that the semi-truck driver was responsible for rear-ending the bus. However, the bigger issue with truck accident cases is WHY DID THIS HAPPEN. We can often find these answers by downloading the ECM or (black-box) data from the truck if we are brought in early enough. Like a plane, the black box data records everything the truck driver was doing in the moments before the crash. We can find out if he was speeding, if he ever hit the breaks, if he had a habit of speeding, etc. However, this has to be recovered immediately as truck companies often repair the truck as soon as possible to get it back on the road and the ECM will continue to record over itself.
Getting this ECM data as well as other documentation which the federal government requires the truck companies to maintain is often what allows us to impose punitive damages and thus maximize the truck accident settlement.
Joshua P. Myers is the owner and President of Myers Injury Law, LLC. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, his firm routinely handles truck accidents throughout all of Missouri. If you or a loved has been injured due to the negligence of a tractor-trailer driver, please contact a specialized Missouri Semi-Truck Accident Attorney to learn your rights. It is always free to discuss your case and we never charge attorney’s fees until we recover on your behalf.
On June 7, 2010, a very serious wreck occurred involving three tractor-trailer semi trucks. Involved in the crash were Randall Huff of London, Kentucky, Rodney Harrison of Wellington, Missouri, and Piotr Kwiatkowski of Newington, Connecticut. According to the reports, the accident occurred when Freightliner semi-truck driven by Randall Huff lost control and ran off the left side of the roadway. Huff’s tractor-trailer struck the median and crossed into the westbound traffic lanes. In doing so, he collided into the Peterbilt semi-truck driven by Rodney Garrison. This collision caused both 18-wheelers to overturn in the roadway. Finally, as the 2007 Freightliner driven by Piotr Kwiatkowski approached, he attempted to avoid the overturned trucks but was unable to do so and struck the rear of Garrison’s truck.
This is an example of the destruction that can be caused by one inattentive truck driver. Unfortunately, the injuries were very severe. Both Huff and Kwiatkowski were lifeflighted from the scene due to the severity of their injuries.
As a Premier Missouri Truck Accident Lawyer, I have been involved in numerous cases involving truck on truck accidents. These cases prevent a different spin than a general truck accident. First, the injuries are often much more severe just by virtue of the massive size of these machines. Thus, in order to obtain the largest truck accident settlement, these cases often involve getting the not only the best medical experts, but also the best illustrations of these injuries. This requires a law firm with the resources to put into the case. It is not uncommon for these cases to cost upwards of several hundred thousands of dollars in expenses. For example, we will often obtain illustrations to illustrate invasive medical treatment such as the following:
Beyond fully illustrating the injuries so as to maximize the settlement in these cases, the issue of why the wreck occurred must be fully explored. For example, what is not currently being reported is why Huff ran off the road to begin with. As in all truck accident cases, this examination should begin with the driver’s logs. By focusing on semi-truck accident cases, our firm has developed an intense knowledge of the trucking industry and the many requirements of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations which govern virtually every aspect of a trucker’s operations. The initial questions that should be answered is whether Huff lost control due to fatigue from driving over the alloted hours. Often times, when we find violations of the FMCSR’s, it is not only the truck driver who should be held responsible, but the truck company can also be subject to punitive damages for keeping a blind eye to their driver’s dangerous tendencies.
It is likely that the Missouri Highway Patrol has conducted an extensive investigation resulting in a reconstruction report, although such is not being reported. Of course, what is most important at this time is the health of those involved. Certainly we wish the best to both Huff and Kwiatkowski and hope for speedy recoveries.
Josh Myers is President of Myers Injury Law, LLC and a founding partner of Schultz Myers, LLC. The firm specializes in severe personal injuries cases throughout all of Missouri and focuses primarily on heavy tractor-trailer crashes. Myers is a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, membership of which is reserved for only those attorneys who have recovered multi-million dollar recoveries in a single case. He has also been recognized in the 2010 issue of Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyer’s publication. He can be reached toll-free at 877-SUE-TRKS. He offers free case consultations and accepts all cases on a contingency fee basis meaning there are never any fees until and unless the firm recovers on the client’s behalf.
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A 15-year-old Turley, Oklahoma boy suffered serious injuries on Tuesday night in a truck accident hit-and-run near Springfield, Missouri. The Missouri truck accident occurred around 10:50 p.m., when the teenager was walking along the shoulder of Interstate 44 west of Springfield. Apparently, the tractor-trailer struck the boy and then struck a red tow truck before leaving the scene of the accident heading West. According to the Missouri Highway Patrol, the tractor-trailer was white and hauling a trailer. It is believed that the tractor-trailer may have red paint marks on it from its collision with the tow truck. The teenager remains in the hospital although there has been no update on the extent of his injuries.
In order to keep motorists safe on the road, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulates commercial trucking companies and tractor-trailer drivers. As a 
There are a number of ways a person can be injured in a tractor-trailer accident. The injuries sustained in a truck accident are usually more severe than a regular passenger vehicle because a tractor-trailer is so powerful and has so much force behind it. 
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