Category: Truck Accidents
To recover compensation after a truck accident caused by a truck driver, you must prove the driver was negligent. But what is negligence, and how do you prove it in a truck accident case? Understanding the legal role of negligence is essential for making a successful truck accident claim. Contact…
The short answer is no. Truck accident claims are typically resolved out of court through settlement negotiations. However, there are some situations where a trial might be necessary to seek fair compensation. Sumner Law Group, LLC, is here to help truck accident victims pursue the compensation they deserve for lost…
Have you been injured in a truck accident in St. Louis that was someone else’s fault? If so, you could have grounds to file a lawsuit against the company that operated the vehicle. An experienced personal injury attorney at Sumner Law Group, LLC, can help you pursue all your legal…
Many people have fond memories of riding in the back of a pickup truck when they were young but don’t know whether it is still legal to do so in Missouri. State laws say adult passengers are allowed to ride in the unenclosed bed of a pickup truck in Missouri…
It’s always important to start thinking about protecting your rights after a truck accident. Truck accidents often involve large trucking companies and insurance providers that work quickly to protect their interests. If you do not protect yourself, you could end up paying for someone else’s mistakes. Gathering evidence, documenting the…
In many cases, a truck driver who negligently causes an accident is liable for the injuries and other losses that result from the crash. However, trucking companies can share liability as a result of their own contribution to the accident – for instance, by failing to train drivers or monitor…
Truck accident claims are often more complicated than other motor vehicle accident claims. Truck accidents tend to cause catastrophic physical and financial damage. Gathering evidence to support a claim can be far more complex than in a car-on-car collision. The Importance of Preserving Evidence in a Truck Accident Claim Gathering…
Our client was injured in a St. Louis County, Missouri collision when a driver of a commercial vehicle failed to yield and turned right in front of her. The at-fault driver was working at the time of the crash. The crash caused our client to suffer a concussion and a…
Through thorough investigation and negotiating, the Sumner Law Group successfully resolved an injury case against a company operating an Enterprise rental truck. The at-fault driver failed to operate care while driving in the snow. Our client was a passenger in the truck at the time of the crash. Injuries to…
Insurance policy limits stacking is a legal concept where the policy limits of multiple vehicles are stacked together to provide additional coverage. Typically, an insurance policy will provide coverage for one vehicle. There are policies, however, that provide coverage for multiple vehicles within the same policy. Insurance companies try to…
