Trucker Gets 10 Years Probation for Accident

A former Missouri truck driver has been given ten years of probation for the charge of negligent homicide in connection with the deaths of ten people in a traffic collision. Donald L. Creed pleaded guilty to ten counts of misdemeanor negligent homicide. He will also serve 30 days in the county jail. The truck accident occurred when the man's truck didn't slow down before it ran into traffic that was stopped for another accident.   

When you are dealing with a truck accident, you need to know they can occur all too often and leave people seriously injured. It's important that if you are injured in an accident caused by another's negligence that you understand that you can pursue a case. You need to know that you do have rights to protect and options to do so. You should not have to suffer from medical bills, lost work wages and other expenses because of someone else's careless actions.

If you or someone you know is injured in a truck accident then it is in your best interest to work with a personal injury attorney who will be able to guide you through this process. You can count on an injury lawyer to have your best interest in mind at all times. An injury attorney will know how to deal with insurance companies and court proceedings. Please take some time today to contact a personal injury lawyer and begin discussing your case.