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Semi truck accidents are some of the most deadly motor vehicle accidents in the state of Kansas.  Every year our law firm provides legal representation and advice to people seriously injured in motor vehicle accidents.  Our attorneys are skilled negotiators and litigators with the experience necessary to handle all types of automotive accident case.   The truth is that most truck accident injury cases never see the inside of the courtroom.  However, it is essential that each case is handled from the very beginning to prepare to go to court in order to get the best possible settlement.  The lawyers at Patterson | Burk are skiilled litigators and treat every case as if it were going to trial.

CAUSES OF KANSAS SEMI-TRUCK ACCIDENTS

Many semi-truck and 18 wheeler accidents are caused by drivers who are speeding, suffering from driver fatigue, or simply inattentive. Truck drivers are regulated to the number of hours they can drive and have mandated rest periods each day.  Unfortunately, these rules are often violated.   It may be necessary to review drivers' logs to look for violations before they dissapear or are altered following an accident.  Trucking logs are routinely destroyed within a few months after an accident.

Other types of trucking accidents may include:

  • Aggressive driving
  • Failure to inspect truck equipment (tires, brakes and lights)
  • Tailgating
  • Illegally work-shifts
  • Oversized loads
  • Driver boredom or cell phone usage
  • A lack of side mirrors or unusually large blind spots
  • Dangerous lane changes
  • Jackknifing
  • Speeding, ignoring posted reduced truck speed limit

Due to the massive size of eighteen wheelers, accidents with SUVs and and passenger vehicles generally result in serous injuries to passengers, including spinal cord damage resulting in traumatic brain injuries, quadriplegia and paraplegia, loss of limbs and unfortunately, even death.

If you or a loved one have been injured in an accident with a semi truck, contact the lawyers of Patterson | Burk today for a free intial consultation.

 

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  1. Seek medical attention first.
  2. Write down the name, telephone number and street address of anyone who may have seen the incident.
  3. Call us at (316) 687-2400 immediately to protect your rights.
  4. Avoid casual conversation about your case until it is resolved.

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The trial lawyers at Patterson | Burk, L.C. represent seriously injured clients who were involved in auto accidents, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, and SUV accidents.  Our clients live throughout Kansas, including Wichita, Kansas City, Overland Park, Topeka, Lawrence, Shawnee, Salina, Manhattan, Olathe, Hutchinson and western Kansas.  If you have suffered in an auto accident, contact the auto accident attorneys who will handle your case as though it is going to trial.  The attorneys and staff will keep in touch with you, and return phone calls within 24 hours. Contact us for excellent results.