Columbia Commercial Vehicle Accident Lawyer

We Hold Negligent Companies and Drivers Accountable

Due to the size of commercial vehicles, car accidents involving these vehicles can lead to devastating injuries and even wrongful deaths. That’s why our Columbia commercial vehicle accident lawyers stop at nothing to get victims and families the compensation and justice they need to move forward from these tragic situations.

Whether a private truck or a government vehicle caused you pain and suffering, we at DM Injury Law will aggressively fight for the compensation you are owed.

Tell us what happened over a free consultation. We are a contingency-fee-based law firm, which means you don’t pay unless we win.

Case Results

Take a look at some of our successful cases involving commercial vehicles:

• $11,000,000: We achieved this result after a company truck driver fell asleep at the wheel, tragically causing the death of our client’s son.
• $1,500,000: This amount was secured for a family after their father was struck and killed by a semi-truck.
• $700,000: This result was obtained for a passenger injured in a commercial truck accident despite the insurance company initially offering nothing.

Statistics on Fatal Accidents Involving Commercial Vehicles in Missouri

The Missouri Department of Transportation states that in 2023 alone, Missouri experienced a decrease of 25 fatalities involving CMVs compared to the previous year, with a total of 137 fatalities. While the goal is zero deaths from car accidents, this was under the projected estimate of 148.

Types of Commercial Vehicles

If the vehicle that you were in an accident with is owned by a company, you have a right to hold that company responsible for your injuries. Some examples of commercial vehicles include:

• 18-wheelers and semi-trucks
• Ambulances and fire trucks
• Buses
• Cement mixers
• Construction vehicles
• Delivery trucks
• Food trucks
• Garbage trucks
• Limos
• Tow trucks
• Tractor trailers
• Ubers and Lyfts
• Utility trucks

Contact our Columbia, Missouri, tractor-trailer accident lawyer if you’re ready to get started with your personal injury claim.

What to Do After a Commercial Vehicle Accident

If you’ve been involved in a collision with a commercial vehicle, the road ahead might feel overwhelming. Here’s what you can do to protect yourself and your rights:

1. Prioritize Safety: You should seek medical attention immediately, even if injuries appear to be minor. This gives the doctor a chance to catch potential injuries early on. This also creates medical records that can be used in your claim.
2. Contact Authorities: You need to call the police to report the accident. It’s important that you DO NOT admit fault by saying “sorry” or anything similar. Telling the police your story will create evidence of what happened.
3. Gather Evidence: Document everything at the scene if it is safe to do so. Take photos of the vehicles, as well as any skid marks, surrounding damage, and visible injuries.
4. Consult an Experienced Lawyer: Speak with an expert Columbia commercial vehicle accident attorney who can guide you through the legal process and fight to maximize the compensation you deserve.

When you hire DM Injury Law, you not only have access to experienced attorneys but also the help of our support staff of investigators, case managers, and medical records specialists, who will be at your side throughout this whole process.

What Compensation Can I Seek?

After a commercial vehicle accident, you can seek compensation for your losses. Depending on the details of your case, we can help recover damages for the following:

• Medical bills
• Long-term and in-home care
• Property damage
• Funeral and burial expenses (if the accident resulted in the death of a loved one)
• Pain and suffering
• Loss of companionship or guardianship
• PTSD
• Permanent scars or disfigurement

While you focus on healing, our Columbia commercial accident lawyers will pursue the settlement you’re owed.

Mike’s Got This! Schedule Your Free Consultation!

Don’t let driver negligence or poor company training slide. If you’ve been hurt in an accident, our Columbia commercial vehicle accident lawyers at DM Injury Law are ready to listen to your story and hold the responsible party accountable.

Schedule your free case consultation today. You don’t pay unless we win.

Past results obtained on behalf of clients afford no guarantee of future results and every case is different and must be judged on its own merits.