Missouri Injury Attorney Blog

An Interstate 55 SUV rollover accident in Pemiscot County leaves two Chesterfield girls, ages 8 and 12, with serious personal injuries, according to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

On the afternoon of Tuesday, December 29, 2009, Alexis D. Federer, 17, of Chesterfield, Missouri, was northbound at the one mile marker when her 2004 Cadillac Escalade ran off of the left side of the highway and overturned. Federer did not suffer any injuries, but two younger passengers were taken by air to Lebonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis, TN with severe injuries.

Please keep these two girls in your thoughts and prayers as we wish them the best in a full and quick recovery.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol there were 102 fatalities in Missouri in the year 2007 due to the vehicle overturning. There were 2,081 rollover accidents that resulted in the occupants receiving personal injuries. Out of the 3,535 rollover accidents in Missouri, about 62% percent of those resulted in victims receiving personal or fatal injuries.

Based on the information from the highway patrol’s report, it appears that Federer lost control of her vehicle causing the SUV to veer off the roadway. There is no indication that she was speeding, fatigued, or under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

The question appears to be why did she lose control of her Cadillac Escalade? Was there a mechanical problem or a defective auto product that caused this rollover crash? Did a dangerous condition on the highway cause it? Was she run off the road by another vehicle?

In cases where negligence or wrongdoing is involved by another party, the families of injured and deceased auto accident victims would be able to file a claim that seeks compensation for things such as:

•Funeral costs
•Medical costs
•Loss of earnings
•Other cost relating to the accident

Families of victims in cases like these would be prudent to consult with an experienced Missouri SUV rollover lawyer at David Payne. David will analyze all aspects of the accident and pinpoint the cause. If it was a defective auto product that was responsible, the auto manufacturer could be held liable for the accident and the resulting injuries. If a dangerous road condition was the cause, then the government agency responsible for maintaining the roadway would be held liable.

Contact David Payne Law anytime at 417.847.7516 for a free, no-obligation consultation.

David Payne will lay out your legal rights and advise you on the best options regarding your claim.