Missouri Injury Attorney Blog

A Bourbon woman suffered injuries in a Missouri SUV rollover accident on July 1, 2009, according to a report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP).

Families of victims who have experienced tragic injuries or even death should contact a product liability lawyer at David Payne Law, LLC.

Brenda S. Hamilton, 59, was driving on Route P about two miles north of Cuba, MO when her 1998 Jeep Cherokee traveled off of the right side of the roadway. When Hamilton returned to the roadway, her Jeep overturned several times and traveled off of the left side of the road before finally coming to a rest. Hamilton was taken by a Crawford County ambulance to the Cuba airport where she was then flown to St. Johns in Creve Coeur.

Every year, more than 40,000 people perish in rollover accidents in the United States. More than half of these rollover accident fatalities involve SUVs. The main reason is because SUVs lack roof strength and as a result the occupants of the vehicle are at a high risk for severe brain and spinal cord injuries.

In this particular case, based on the MSHP’s report, it is not clear why Hamilton lost control of her Jeep. There could have been numerous reasons to why this accident could have happened like driver error, a mechanical problem, a dangerous roadway, or a defective auto product. If the accident did happen because of a defective auto product, then the manufacturer of the vehicle could be held liable for compensation.

Injured victims and their families can acquire compensation to cover the following:

•Medical expenses
•Funeral expenses
•Medication costs
•Hospitalization costs
•Loss of wages
•Other damages resulting from the accident

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.