Missouri Truck Accident Injury Attorney
When You or a Loved One Is Injured in a Commercial
Truck Accident, Trust Duckworth Injury Law to Fight for You
Trucking Collisions in Missouri Are Often Life-Changing & Result in Catastrophic Injuries. Seek to Maximize Your Compensation With Duckworth Injury Law’s Skilled PI Attorney
EC Duckworth has the experience & winning record that Missouri families deserve when fighting a commercial truck accident claim
For Missouri families, commercial trucking accidents are life-altering events, often resulting in catastrophic injuries or the heartbreaking loss of a loved one. In the aftermath of such a tragedy, you may be facing mounting medical bills, lost income, and the emotional toll of an uncertain future. During this difficult time, you should not have to navigate the legal process alone. Let Duckworth Injury Law’s trusted truck accident attorney advocate for you and help ease the burden.
Our firm is dedicated to standing up to the powerful commercial trucking industry and the insurance companies that represent them. We fight aggressively to secure the maximum compensation available for your injuries, financial losses, and emotional suffering. At Duckworth Injury Law, we understand that time is critical. While Missouri law typically allows five years to file a personal injury claim and three years to file a wrongful death claim following a tractor-trailer accident, the sooner you take action, the stronger your case may be.
Contact Duckworth Injury Law today for a free case review, and let our firm help you pursue the justice and compensation you deserve.
Put your family’s needs first with Duckworth Injury Law, Missouri’s truck accident injury attorney
Although semi-trucks make up only a small percentage of vehicles on the road, they can pose a significant risk to those around them. In 2023 alone,
2,327 people in Missouri were injured in accidents involving commercial trucks, and
117 lives were tragically lost. In an ideal world, every commercial truck driver would operate their rig responsibly, and every trucking company would diligently maintain its fleet and ensure their drivers are upholding federal safety standards when operating on public roadways. Unfortunately, that is not the reality, and too often, Missouri families bear the consequences.
How does a Missouri truck accident attorney advocate for clients in claims against major trucking companies?
As a personal injury and wrongful death law firm, Duckworth Injury Law, led by principal attorney EC Duckworth, is dedicated to securing the maximum compensation for victims of truck accidents—whether through settlement negotiations or in the courtroom. Our attorney meticulously builds each case by proving that the semi-truck driver owed your family a duty of care, that this duty was breached, and that their actions (or inaction) directly caused an injury or death.
More often than not, truck accidents occur when a truck driver is either distracted, drowsy, under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or in breach of their Hours of Service. These actions further violate the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s detailed rules and regulations for commercial motor vehicle operators, which are outlined in the
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. Other than driver negligence, malfunctions such as faulty brakes, tire blowouts, and poorly secured cargo can also lead to an accident. Typically, trucking companies will be held responsible for accidents involving either their driver’s negligence or the negligent maintenance of their fleet vehicles. At Duckworth Injury Law, our firm is not afraid to take on commercial enterprises when it means standing up for justice and fair compensation for you and your family.
Serious injuries commonly caused by truck accidents in Missouri
- Broken Bones
- Joint and Ligament Injury
- Amputation
- Burns
- Disfigurement
- Paralysis & Spinal Cord Injury
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Wrongful Death
- & More
Building a strong trucking case begins with immediate and thorough evidence collection. The sooner you engage our firm, the more effectively we can preserve critical, time-sensitive evidence, such as “black box” downloads of the truck at issue, video footage, accident scene photography, police reports, medical records, and witness statements. With this evidentiary foundation, Duckworth Injury Law can more accurately reconstruct the trucking collision and determine what acts or inactions caused the collision to occur. Establishing clear liability against the at-fault trucking driver and freight carrier company allows us to aggressively pursue maximum compensation in settlement negotiations or in court, if necessary.
Your family deserves security and financial justice after a semi-truck or commercial motor vehicle accident in Missouri. Duckworth Injury Law is honored to stand by your side — fighting for the compensation and accountability you need to move forward after a truck wreck in
What kind of compensation can be recovered by a truck accident attorney in Missouri?
In a trucking accident claim, like other personal injury or wrongful death claims, compensation is not limited to medical expenses alone. In fact, you may be entitled to far more than just the economic damages incurred. Economic damages cover tangible financial losses such as medical bills, ongoing physical or mental therapy, property damage, lost wages, and other financial burdens your family has incurred due to the accident. However, noneconomic damages can often greatly exceed economic damages. Non-economic damages address the emotional and psychological impact of a truck accident. Compensation for these non-economic damages, such as pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, or the devastating loss of a loved one is carefully calculated to reflect the full extent of your hardship.
To understand what damages are recoverable under Missouri law (and what damages insurance companies use to determine compensation), consulting with an experienced personal injury or wrongful death attorney—such as EC Duckworth at Duckworth Injury Law—is essential.
As we build your case, Duckworth Injury Law conducts a comprehensive evidence-gathering process to understand and illustrate the profound impact the accident has had on you and your family. Simply put, the better we understand your damages, the better we can convey the impact the accident has had on your life to a judge or jury. To do so, we gather and review all your medical records and bills, hire medical experts to provide an analysis of your injuries, and speak with you and your loved ones, and much more. Armed with this information on your damages, we fight relentlessly for the maximum compensation available, refusing to accept inadequate settlements from trucking companies or their insurers. Our strategic, research-driven approach ensures that your case is presented with precision and authority.
Schedule your free case consultation today to determine if Duckworth Injury Law is the right firm to handle your tractor-trailer accident claim in Missouri.
What kind of compensation can you receive from a truck accident claim in Missouri?
- Medical Expenses
- Future Medical Care
- Home Accommodations
- Lost Wages
- Damaged Property
- Pain & Suffering
- Loss of Enjoyment of Life
- & More
EC Duckworth’s case results for truck accidents in Missouri
$700K
Trucking Accident Settlement
$595K
Husband & Wife Trucking Accident Settlement
$567,500
Trucking Accident Settlement
$375K
Trucking Accident Settlement
Duckworth Injury Law fights for your rights after a truck accident in Missouri, putting the safety & well-being of families first
If you or a loved one has been affected by a serious truck accident, choosing the right attorney is crucial. Unlike standard car accident cases, truck accident claims involve large trucking companies, complex federal regulations, and aggressive insurance defense teams. You need more than just legal representation — you need an experienced trucking law advocate who fights relentlessly on your behalf and treats your case with the attention it deserves.
At Duckworth Injury Law, we do more than just handle injury cases — we stand up for victims and their families. With a strong track record of securing maximum compensation, our principal attorney, EC Duckworth, is committed to providing personalized support and aggressive legal advocacy. We know that after a devastating accident, you need more than a lawyer; you need someone who listens, communicates openly, and truly cares about your recovery.
From the moment you reach out, our firm takes the legal burden off your shoulders — gathering evidence, negotiating with insurance companies, and, if necessary, fighting for you in court. Duckworth Injury Law won’t let trucking companies or their insurers minimize your suffering or deny you the compensation you deserve.
Don’t face this battle alone. Call Duckworth Injury Law today for a free consultation, and let us help you move forward with confidence.
Duckworth Injury Law handles semi-truck accident & commercial vehicle accident claims in Missouri. Book a free case review with our attorney today
Tractor-trailer accidents occur on Missouri roadways nearly every day. From our central office in Columbia, MO, Duckworth Injury Law represents families across the state in truck accident claims. As an experienced personal injury and wrongful death advocate, our attorney is prepared to take on trucking companies and their insurance providers head-on. Schedule a free case review with our trucking lawyer today. We look forward to discussing your legal options and outlining how we can assist you.
