Driver Fails To Use Reasonalble Care ~ Auto Accident In Southwest Missouri
While on Missouri roads, drivers are required under law to exercise "reasonable care under the circumstances." If a driver fails to use reasonable care, then there is negligence. As a result of the other driver's negligence, an injured person is entitled to recover money damages often in the form of a lump sum payoff from the driver's insurance coverage. In almost all cases, there is an insurance company that is responsible for all, if not a portion, of the injuries stemming from their insured driver's negligence.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, there was Missouri personal injury car accident on the afternoon of June 24, 2009. The accident occurred as David Z. Eye, 20, of Dittmer, MO failed to slow down at a stop light and struck Emma L. Shannon, 15, of High Ridge, MO. In turn, this caused Shannon to hit Lee D. Reinertson, 21, of Barnhart, MO. Shannon was taken St. Anthony’s Medical Center with minor personal injuries.
In this case, it appears the driver did not exercise “reasonable care under the circumstances.” In this case, the injured parties would be well-advised to contact a Missouri auto accident attorney, who will be able to determine who was at fault.
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Auto accident victims who are injured by a negligent driver can receive compensation that covers the following:
• Medical expenses
• Loss of wages
• Cost of physical therapy
• Other damages relating to the accident
A skilled auto accident attorney will also look into whether a dangerous road condition could have contributed to the accident. If that was the case, then the government agency responsible for maintaining that particular roadway could be held liable for damages, as well.
If you or a loved one has been injured or killed due to the negligence of another party on Missouri’s roadways, contact auto accident attorney David Payne. He has the experience you need to help you through all the aspects of your accident and take one more step in keeping our roadways safe.
