In mid-September, a trucker was given a written citation for following too close after he caused a four vehicle pile-up.  He was following a Ford truck on highway 17 when the Ford slowed to make a turn.  The semi-truck then hit the rear of the Ford and swerved into an oncoming lane, where it hit a mail truck head on.  The tractor trailer then overturned in the highway. 

At that point, a Ford Expedition following the semi-truck swerved to avoid the wreck and ended up in a ditch. 

In addition to proving that the truck was following too closely, it should also be investigated whether the trucking company was negligent for hiring this truck driver in the first place, or negligent in properly training him.  Trucking accidents are much more complex than normal car accidents, and should not be left to an attorney who does not specialize in injury law. 

If you have been injured in a car accident or truck accident, feel free to contact St. Louis personal injury lawyer Josh Myers to discuss your case.  It is always free to talk about your case.