SUV Rollover Accident ~ I-44 in Lawrence County, Missouri ~ Serious Personal Injury ~ Wrongful Death
Anna Leal and Jaime Rodriguez of Fort Worth, Texas, were killed in a Missouri rollover accident on the morning of June 4, 2006, the Springfield News-Leader reports. The Missouri Highway Patrol reported that Leal and Rodriquez were pronounced dead at scene on Interstate 44 near Stotts City. The accident occurred when the eastbound 2001 Ford Explorer, driven by Luis E. Nunez, ran off the roadway and into the median before rolling several times.
I offer my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Anna Leal and Jaime Rodriguez for their tragic and heartbreaking loss. Please keep them in your prayers.
According to the National Highway Safety Traffic Administration (NHTSA), there are on an average about 40,000 traffic accident fatalities each year in the United States. The federal agency estimates that about 25 percent of these accidents are rollover accidents. 
With rollover accidents, the chance of fatal injuries is much higher because of the intensity of the crash.
In this I-44 Missouri rollover accident, it's not clear why the driver lost control of the vehicle. An experienced rollover accident attorney, David Payne, would look into whether there was a mechanical problem or motor vehicle defect involving the Ford Explorer that may have caused this fatal Missouri rollover accident.
If this car accident was caused by some type of defective product, then the car maker could be held liable for the fatal personal injuries. In product liability cases, families of deceased car accident victims may be able to file a wrongful death claim. Such claims compensate these families for funeral expenses, loss of wages and other related damages.
If you suspect your personal injuries are a result of a defective car or a car product defect, please contact experienced Missouri rollover accident attorney David Payne at 417.847.7516 to find out more information about your legal rights and options. The best personal injury attorneys always offer a free and comprehensive consultation to injured victims and/or their families.
