Missouri Injury Attorney Blog

A Houston, Missouri man was killed Wednesday in a Texas County crash according to the report from the Missouri Highway Patrol. Any experienced personal injury attorney would be willing to talk with the family members of the deceased to see if there is a possible financial recovery. There are going to be many auto insurance issues stemming from a wreck like this one. Where negligence and insurance exists there is typically money to recover.

The Springfield News-Leader story is available as is the Missouri Highway Patrol Accident Report.

Reportedly, the wreck occurred on Missouri 17, two miles south of Success, when the 2006 Ford driven by Ennis Lee, 42, of Houston crossed the center line and struck the 1999 Chevrolet driven by Sarah James, 26, of Mountain View nearly head-on.

Tragically, Lee was killed in the crash and was reportedly not wearing his seat belt, according to the patrol.

The other driver, James, suffered what the Patrol classified as moderate injuries and was taken to nearby Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston and she was reportedly wearing a seat belt.

Missouri allows family members to recover money from an individual, insurance company or corporation that is legally liable for a loved one's death. Missouri law specifically states what damages are recoverable as a result of a wrongful death and an experienced personal injury lawyer know the value of a wrongful death claim can range greatly depending on the specific facts of a particular case.

With that said, Missouri courts and juries have a strong history of placing a high value on human life.

To best position your family following a wrongful death, you will need more than the compassion of the party at fault and more that the compassion of the insurance adjuster handling the claim. You will need the experience, knowledge and passion of an experienced personal injury attorney with the resources available to maximize your recover and compensation.