Trial Lawyers for Southeast Missouri Trucking Accidents
Holding Trucking Companies Accountable for Your Injuries
When an 80,000-pound tractor-trailer collides with your vehicle, the consequences are catastrophic. These are not just bigger car wrecks; they are complex legal battles against powerful trucking corporations and their insurance carriers. They will do everything they can to protect their profits. We do everything we can to protect your future. At Cook, Barkett, Ponder and Wolz, we are trial attorneys who know how to dismantle their defense and secure the justice you deserve.
Injured by a Commercial Truck?
We're Ready to Fight.
The CBPW Difference: We Take on Trucking Giants and Win
A collision with a semi-truck or commercial vehicle changes lives in an instant. The physical, emotional, and financial burdens are immense. You need more than just a lawyer; you need a team with the resources, experience, and resolve to stand up to the trucking industry.
We Know Their Playbook
Trucking companies dispatch investigators to the scene of a crash immediately. Their goal is to gather evidence to limit their own liability. Our goal is to secure the evidence that proves their negligence. We move just as quickly, preserving critical information from:
Black Box Data Recorders
Black Box Data Recorders:
Uncovering data on speed, braking, and driver activity.
Driver Logs & Service Hour Violations
Driver Logs & Service Hour Violations:
Proving driver fatigue was a factor.
Maintenance Records
Maintenance Records:
Exposing neglected vehicle safety issues.
Company Hiring and Training Practices
Hiring and Training Practices:
Holding the corporation accountable for putting a dangerous driver on the road.
We know the federal regulations (FMCSA) that govern the trucking industry, and more importantly, we know how to prove when they’ve been broken.
Uncovering the True Cause of Your Trucking Accident
Truck accident cases are rarely simple. Liability can extend beyond the driver to the trucking company, the cargo loader, or even the vehicle manufacturer. We have the experience to investigate all contributing factors.
We handle complex cases involving:
Driver Fatigue:
Pushing legal limits to meet deadlines.
Distracted Driving:
Texting, navigating, or other in-cab negligence
Driving Under the Influence (DWI):
Operating a commercial vehicle while impaired.
Poor Maintenance:
Brake failure, tire blowouts, and other mechanical defects.
Reckless Driving:
Speeding, unsafe lane changes, and aggressive behavior.
Whether you were hit by an 18-wheeler, a dump truck, or a commercial delivery van (like Amazon, FedEx, or UPS), our principles are the same: investigate thoroughly, build an undeniable case, and be ready for trial. Learn More
How We Assist When You’ve Been Injured in a Trucking Accident
Trucking accidents are fundamentally different from typical car wrecks. They often result from systemic failures within a corporation, not just a single driver’s mistake. Issues like inadequate training, pressure to drive over legal hours, and poor supervision can lead to catastrophic crashes. Our role is to investigate beyond the immediate moments of the collision to uncover the corporate negligence that truly caused your injuries.
We look at the company’s hiring practices, driver logs, and internal policies to expose the failures that put a dangerous truck on the road. By holding these corporations accountable, we fight to secure the justice and compensation you deserve.
You Are Not Just Another Case Number
We’ve secured multi-million-dollar settlements and verdicts for victims of catastrophic truck accidents. These results aren’t just numbers; they represent futures restored. They provide for a lifetime of medical care, replace lost income, and acknowledge the immense pain and suffering you and your family have endured.
When we take your case, we take on your fight as our own. We understand the worry and uncertainty you feel, and we are here to provide the strength and assurance you need to move forward.
Why You Can't Afford to Wait
Evidence disappears. Witnesses’ memories fade. The trucking company is building its case against you right now. You have one opportunity to get the compensation you need for a lifetime of potential challenges. Make it count.
Don’t speak with their insurance adjusters. Don’t sign anything. Your first call should be to a legal team that is prepared to go to war for you.