Due to the sheer size of commercial trucks such as 18-wheelers and tractor trailers, any collision between a commercial truck and a passenger car is likely to result in serious injuries and significant property damage. If you have been involved in a truck accident, contact an experienced truck accident attorney today.
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The lawyers at Whiteaker & Wilson, P.C., represent truck accident victims in Springfield, Joplin and the surrounding Missouri communities. We leverage experience and a strong dedication to client interests in order to pursue maximum compensation for medical bills, pain and suffering, lost wages and other costs associated with serious personal injuries.
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Truck Accidents Resource Links
Share the Road Safely
From the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), a division of the US Department of Transportation (DOT), dedicated to reducing motor vehicle accidents involving large trucks.
Insurance Information Institute
Includes information on vehicle safety, insurance and more.
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
Division of the US Department of Transportation (DOT). Contains information about safety programs, regulations and facts related to the prevention of commercial truck and bus accidents, injuries and fatalities.
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety / Highway Loss Data Institute
Features vehicle ratings, safety facts and publications.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Division of the US Department of Transportation. Provides crash statistics and articles about traffic accidents and vehicle safety.
National Safety Council (NSC)
International nonprofit organization dedicated to the prevention of accidents. Features articles about car maintenance and safety, airbag and seat belt safety and more.
American Trucking Associations
Trucking industry trade association. Includes information and research about the trucking industry, highway safety and driver safety.
US Department of Transportation (DOT)
Federal agency charged with ensuring a safe transportation system. Features statistics, dockets, rules and other relevant information.
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