Personal Injury Attorney Serving St. Louis, Missouri

Serving St. Louis Accident Victims

St. Louis sits at the convergence of I-70, I-64, I-55, and I-44 — one of the busiest trucking intersections in the Midwest. Thousands of commercial vehicles pass through daily, and serious accidents involving semis, 18-wheelers, and commercial carriers are common.

As a major logistics hub, St. Louis handles significant freight traffic from the Port of St. Louis and multiple rail corridors. When these large commercial vehicles are involved in accidents, the injuries tend to be catastrophic: traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, multiple fractures, and wrongful death.

Mark Taran personally reviews every truck and car accident case from the St. Louis area. You speak with the attorney directly — not a call center or paralegal. Your initial consultation is completely free.

Missouri law gives you 5 years from the date of your accident to file (RSMo § 516.120), but evidence disappears fast. Dashcam footage is overwritten, electronic logging device data has a limited retention window, and trucking companies immediately begin building their defense.

Truck accident cases in Missouri often involve $1 million or more in mandatory liability coverage. Call (573) 227-8841 today or submit a free case review.

St. Louis I-55 Truck Accident Dangers

The I-55/I-70/I-44 Interchange: St. Louis sits at the convergence of three major interstates — I-55, I-70, and I-44 — making it one of the busiest commercial trucking crossroads in the entire Midwest. The Poplar Street Bridge carries I-55/I-64 across the Mississippi River, funneling thousands of semi-trucks daily through a narrow bottleneck where lane changes, merges, and speed differentials create constant collision hazards. This interchange consistently ranks among Missouri's most dangerous highway segments for truck accidents.

Warehouse District & Industrial Truck Traffic: St. Louis's riverfront warehouse district, the North Broadway industrial corridor, and the intermodal freight yards near the Port of St. Louis generate massive volumes of local truck traffic. Delivery trucks, tanker vehicles, and container haulers navigate narrow urban streets designed for lighter traffic, creating blind-spot collisions, turning accidents, and pedestrian injuries in dense commercial areas. These urban truck accidents often involve different liability dynamics than highway crashes.

Commercial Truck Volume: As the northern anchor of Missouri's I-55 corridor, St. Louis processes commercial freight traffic from every direction — I-70 from Kansas City and Indianapolis, I-44 from Springfield and Tulsa, I-64 from Louisville, and I-55 from both Chicago (north) and Memphis (south). This creates a volume of commercial truck traffic that far exceeds what the highway infrastructure was designed to handle, particularly during morning and evening rush hours when commuter traffic compounds the congestion.

FMCSA Violations & Evidence Preservation: Truck drivers arriving in St. Louis after long interstate hauls frequently push the limits of federal hours-of-service regulations. Electronic logging device (ELD) data, dashcam footage, and driver qualification files are critical evidence in these cases — but trucking companies can legally destroy much of this data within weeks unless preserved through immediate legal action. If you've been in a truck accident in St. Louis, contact an attorney before speaking with the trucking company's insurer. Read our complete I-55 truck accident guide for detailed information about your rights.

Cases We Handle in St. Louis

Common Questions from St. Louis Residents

How long do I have to file a claim in Missouri?
Missouri's statute of limitations is 5 years from the date of your accident (RSMo § 516.120). Don't wait — evidence disappears fast.

Do I need to come to Kennett for a consultation?
No. We handle everything by phone and email for clients throughout the St. Louis metro area. You won't need to travel until (and unless) your case goes to court.

What if the accident was partly my fault?
Missouri uses pure comparative fault — you can still recover compensation even if you were partially responsible. Your recovery is reduced by your share of fault, but you do not lose everything.

How much does it cost?
Nothing upfront. We work on a contingency fee — you pay only if we recover money for you. Free consultation, no surprises.