Commercial trucking accidents are some of the most devastating collisions on the road. The sheer size and mass of these vehicles can easily crush most over vehicles and cause serious injury or death to anyone involved.<\/p>\n
That was the tragic circumstance in Ninnekah, a small town near Oklahama City, recently. According to state trooper reports, Michael Allen Jenkins was walking along U.S. 277 early Friday morning when a tractor-trailer struck and killed him. In addition to their grief, Jenkins\u2019 loved ones could now be facing funeral costs, lost wages and many other serious costs that accompany the loss.<\/p>\n
Responsibility where it is due<\/strong><\/p>\n Trucking professionals are held to a higher standard than other motorists. They receive specialized training to keep them and others safe. They are also on the job while driving, and need to overcome factors like distractions and driving conditions.<\/p>\n Despite this, accidents still happen. Major accidents happen for several reasons, but some of the most common causes include:<\/p>\n If you have been injured by a commercial vehicle or have suffered the ordeal of losing a loved one, it is crucial to hold the negligent parties responsible. Time is a major factor, though, so speak with a skilled attorney<\/a> right away. They will investigate every aspect of the accident and find ways to get you the compensation you need to get your life back on track.<\/p>\n Expenses mount quickly. The cost of getting your car repaired, medical bills, rehab or surgery costs, lost wages from time spent recovering, and worse can quickly drain your savings and create debt. There are protections in place to help you \u2013 make use of them.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Commercial trucking accidents are some of the most devastating collisions on the road. The sheer size and mass of these vehicles can easily crush most over vehicles and cause serious injury or death to anyone involved. That was the tragic circumstance in Ninnekah, a small town near Oklahama City, recently. According to state trooper reports, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[16],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-47086","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-truck-accidents"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n