Springfield Auto Accident & Injury
Two injured Missourians were taken to the hospital this morning after a three-car accident on Kearney Street and National Avenue in Springfield reports the Missouri Highway Patrol. This is the exact type of crash were the injury victims NEED to contact an attorney promptly in order to get the advice necessary for protecting their rights.
As you can tell from the facts, this one is a little tricky. The accident resulted when a 1996 Pontiac Grand Am driven by Travis Jones of Springfield failed to stop for a red light, then, Jones’ car struck a 2006 Ford Crown Victoria driven by Ivy Warren of Willard in the right rear of the car.Warren’s car was then forced into a 1996 Ford Taurus driven by John Albert of Springfield. Who is exactly at fault and how will the insurance policies apply? These are questions the injury victims will need help from an attorney with answering.
Albert suffered moderate injuries and was directly taken to St. John’s Hospital. Warren suffered minor injuries and was taken to St. John’s Hospital.
Vehicle accidents and wrecks on our Nation's roadways are an extremely serious threat to the traveling public and are the leading cause of death for people under the age of thirty-four. Every year over 40,000 people are killed in approximately five million motor vehicle accidents, many involving teens. In 2002 alone, nearly 43,000 people died in highway accidents nationwide. That equates to over 115 fatalities per day from something that could have avoided.
Unfortunately, during your lifetime you are likely to be involved in at least one auto accident. You MUST know what to do in order to protect yourself and your legal rights and it all begins with talking with an experienced auto accident attorney.
Call the police and paramedics if necessary. If you have a camera or even a cell phone with photo capabilities, photograph the scene prior to moving the vehicles (only if safe to do so). Additionally, someone should interview all witnesses and record their comments and descriptions and should be completed as soon as possible as witnesses' memories tend to fade with time.
Your attorney may hire a professional investigator and help determine insurance insurance company policies. While preparing your case, your attorney may find it helpful to hire other experts to assist in proving who was actually responsible for your injuries or the injuries of a loved one.
David Payne offers a free, no-obligation consultation for those injured in accidents.
