18-Wheeler Accidents
Startling Statistics
Accidents involving 18-wheeler trucks can be the most dangerous types of vehicle accidents. . The likelihood of catastrophic injury and extreme property damages in these accidents is great, and these collisions are very often deadly.
The frequency and severity of these accidents matter to us at Langdon & Emison. If you or a loved one has been victimized this way, contact our office to speak with an 18-wheeler accident attorney and start your case.
The Likelihood of an 18-Wheeler Accident
The United States Department of Transportation releases statistics about truck accidents every year with data for different types of trucks in various driving scenarios. Often, the DOT assigns statistical specialists and safety experts to review this data. The DOT analysis is then used to make recommendations and safety guidelines for truck drivers and trucking companies.
When the responsible parties do not meet these minimum standards and that failure causes your injury, Langdon & Emison help you recover damages the responsible parties. We also represent clients who are victims of other types of negligence, including truck driver fatigue, intoxication, or lack of training.
Statistics regarding trucking accidents illustrate the dangerous and deadly consequences of 18-wheeler accidents.
- 86% of people killed in a trucking accident are in a non-commercial vehicle.
- 77% of people injured in a trucking accident are in a non-commercial vehicle.
- 27% of truckers involved in fatal accidents have a prior speeding ticket from work.
- Large trucks account for over 5,300 fatalities each year.
- Someone is killed or hurt by a truck every 16 minutes.
Don’t let trucking companies commit safety violations without repercussions. Langdon & Emison can help.
Call 1 (866) 959-7305 to speak to an 18-wheeler accident attorney.
Langdon & Emison represents clients who have been injured in truck accidents. From the firm's offices in Chicago, IL, St. Louis, MO, and Lexington, MO, Langdon & Emison serve clients throughout Missouri, Illinois and nationwide.
