Columbia Auto and Truck Accident Attorneys
The Columbia auto and truck accident attorneys of Yonke Law, L.L.C., have helped thousands of accident victims over more than two decades. We know how much you and your family are suffering right now, and we are passionate about helping you win the money that you deserve so that you and your family can have the best possible future after your accident. Please, talk to us about your accident right away.
Driver Negligence
Driver negligence is the most common cause of auto and truck accidents. Negligent drivers can be held financially responsible for the harm that they cause, even when it is not intentional. Negligence occurs when a driver’s behavior is below the level of care that an ordinary person would have used under the same conditions. Examples of driver negligence include:
- Distracted driving
- Running a red light or stop sign
- Failure to yield
- Failure to use turn signal
- Speeding
- Driving too fast for the conditions, even within the speed limit
- Unsafe passing
- Driving while intoxicated
- Driving drowsy or fatigued
Distracted Driving
Driver distractions come in many forms including:
- Texting and other device use
- Eating and drinking
- Personal grooming
- Talking to passengers
- Tending to children
- Reaching for objects on the floorboard or in the back seat
- Rubbernecking
- Adjusting the stereo
- Daydreaming
Defective Vehicles
A defect in a vehicle can cause an accident, cause injuries to be worse in the event of an accident, or both. Responsible parties in defective vehicle accidents can include:
- Auto manufacturer
- Parts manufacturer
- New or used car dealership
- Parts seller
- Rental company
- Repair shop
Defective Roadway
Like auto defects, roadway defects can cause accidents or cause injuries to be worse when an accident occurs. In most defective roadway cases the government agency responsible for the design, construction, and/or maintenance of the roadway can be held responsible. Examples of roadway defects include:
- Potholes and other damage
- Debris and obstacles that are not removed in a timely fashion
- Excess oil and/or gravel
- Malfunctioning traffic signal
- Faulty street light
- Lack of breakaway device on pole
- Poor drainage
- Dangerous intersection design
- Dangerous bus stop design
- Lack of warning sign for hazardous condition
- Inadequate lane division
- Damaged or missing guardrail
- Inaccurate, missing, or obscured height or weight sign
If you or someone you love has been injured in a motor vehicle accident in Missouri, or if you have lost someone in a fatal crash, our Columbia auto and truck accident attorneys are here to help. Please, do not wait until time runs out to file your claim. Call Yonke Law, L.L.C. at (816) 221-6400 or contact us online today to schedule your free initial consultation.
