TRUCKS VS CAR KILLS KANSAS CITY, KS DRIVER

Shocking news reached our office this week. A Kansas woman, traveling on Interstate 435, was killed while driving her car. This accident happened in southeast Kansas City, Kansas. According to reports, she was struck by a semi-truck, pulling a trailer. Her car was then slammed into a guardrail, flung back onto the highway, and then she was struck by a dump truck. Sadly, she was pronounced dead at the scene.
​Each of the three insurance companies (the deceased driver's, the semi-truck driver's and the dump truck driver's) will likely attempt to shift the fault to the other. To complicate things further, each insurance company will have attorneys fighting to protect their money. In these traggic cases, of wrongful death, it is very possible that they even may try to place 100% of the blame on the, now deceased, driver of the car; therefore, stripping her family of deserving compensation. Trucking accidents are unique, in a number of ways. This family, and you (should you be involved in a similar occurrance) should act quickly and know the following:

FAULT - Truck Accidents
Those using public and private roads owe a duty of care to those sharing the road with them. This duty extends to pedestrians and cyclists too. Some ways that a driver can violate this duty by acting negligently. Examples of negligent acts include:

• Excessive speeding
• Texting and driving
• Driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs
• Failing to obey traffic signs (ex. stop signs)
• Overloaded truck/trailers
• Improper maintenance 

Negligence Defined
Negligence is defined as the failure of a person, company, government agency or other entity to operate or function with the same level of care that another responsible party would use in the same circumstances.

Injuries
Like most accidents, the injuries can range from minor to major.  There is a great possibility of serious injury, even catastrophic injury, where large truck are involved (i.e. semi-trucks, 16 wheelers, trailer trucks, moving trucks, construction/cargo trucks, commercial trucks, etc...). The size, speed, weight and other conditions combined often result in many of the following injuries:

• Paralysis
• Broken bones 
• Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
• Spinal cord injury
• Limb amputation
• Death

Injuries of this kind may require extended hospital stays, ongoing rehabilitative therapy, personal therapy, or cause permanent disfigurement, death and/or scarring. You are not alone in seeking the compensation you are entitled to because of your injury. Call Attorney T. Morton today for your free consultation at 913.602.7288 or complete this FORM. 

What are the damages you may be entitled to compensation for?
If you, or your loved one, suffered from an truck-related injury, you may be entitled to the following:

• Medical expenses
• Lost wages
• Future earnings
• Mental anguish
• Pain and suffering
• Loss of consortium (in the case of a spouse)

You need an attorney to make sure your rights are protected and you're made whole after a truck accident injury. Take action today and call Attorney T. Morton for your free consultation at 913.602.7288 or complete this FORM. 

​How long will your case take to be resolved?
Resolving a personal injury case can be as short as several days, or as long as several years. There are many factors that go into determining how long a personal injury claim can take to resolve, and Attorney T.Morton can adequately explain these factors to you. Contact us for your free consultation 913.602.7288 or complete this FORM.  ​