Missouri Injury Attorney Blog

A Webb City gentleman was seriously injured in a Jasper County motorcycle accident on Tuesday, July 21, according to a report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

Sean D. Gaines, 20, was southbound on County Road 230 about a half a mile north of Webb City when a northbound 2003 Chevrolet, driven by Laura R. Hoog, 45, also of Webb City failed to yield to Gaines while making a left turn off the roadway. Hoog collided with Gaines in the southbound lane. Gaines was then taken by ambulance to Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, MO with serious personal injuries.

According the MSHP, there were a total of 2,396 motorcycle-involved accidents in Missouri in 2007. In these accidents, a total of 2,068 people suffered personal injuries and 91 people lost their lives.

My heart goes out to this injured victim. I hope that Sean makes a quick and complete recovery. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.

Families, like that of Sean Gaines, would be well-advised to contact an experienced Missouri motorcycle accident attorney like David Payne. David will fight for your rights and determine whether negligence or reckless driving on the part of the vehicle caused the collision.

In cases, such as this one, where negligence or wrongdoing is involved, victims and their families could receive compensation from the party at fault for things that include, but are not limited to the following:

•Medical costs
•Funeral costs
•Loss of wages
•Cost of physical therapy
•Emotional suffering
•Other expenses relating to the accident

Call David Payne at 417.847.7516 anytime for a free and comprehensive consultation.

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Kiyle J. Chiou, 18, of Carl Junction, MO suffered personal injuries in a Missouri pedestrian accident after he was struck by a hit-and-run driver on July 19. Victims and their families, who have been injured or killed due to the negligence of another party, would be advised to contact an experienced Missouri personal injury lawyer at David Payne Law.

According to a report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Chiou was walking southbound in the northbound lane of Route JJ, which is about four miles north of Joplin. According to Chiou, an unknown vehicle, traveling northbound, struck him and left the scene. Chiou was then transported to Freeman West Hospital in Joplin with minor injuries.

Please keep Mr. Chiou in your thoughts and prayers as we wish him the best in a full and quick recovery.

Hit-and-run or fleeing the scene of an accident is a serious offense in the state of Missouri. The law clearly states that any driver involved in a traffic accident in Missouri must stop at the scene of that accident. Drivers are required to show proper identification and give contact and car insurance information to the all parties involved. Leaving the scene because of panic or stress is not a valid excuse.

Missouri Revised Statute 577.060 states: Leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident is a class A misdemeanor, except that it shall be a class D felony if the accident resulted in:

•Physical injury to another party
•Property damage in excess of $1,000
•If the defendant has previously pled guilty to or been found guilty of a violation of this section.

Call now to consult with an experienced Missouri personal injury lawyer at David Payne Law. David will analyze all aspects of your pedestrian accident and will work to see that the negligent parties are held accountable for their actions.

If there was a dangerous condition on the road, which could have caused the accident, the government agency responsible for maintaining that road could be held liable.

If you or a loved one has been injured or killed due to the negligence of another party in a Missouri hit-and-run accident, please contact David Payne for an outline of your legal rights and options.

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

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Michael R. Asher, 25, of Cape Fair, suffered fatal injuries in a Missouri motorcycle accident on the morning of July 9, 2009, according to a report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The accident occurred in Barry County at MO Highway 39 and MO Highway 248 about one half mile south of Jenkins. A 2003 GMC Envoy, driven by Mark A. Sparkman, 47, of Aurora pulled out in front of Asher’s 2009 Harley Davidson. Asher struck the GMC and was transported to St. Johns Hospital in Cassville. He was pronounced dead at the hospital a little before 7:00 a.m.

I offer my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Michael Asher for their tragic and heartbreaking loss. Please keep them in your prayers.

Families, like that of Michael Asher, would be well-advised to contact an experienced Missouri motorcycle accident attorney like David Payne. David will fight for your rights and determine whether negligence or reckless driving on the part of the other driver caused the collision.

According to the Missouri Department of Public Safety, a total of eight people were killed in traffic accidents in Barry County in 2007. Also, total of 134 people have been killed in traffic crashes in Barry County in the ten years previous to 2007.

The report did not state why Sparkman pulled into the path of Asher’s motorcycle. But one thing that is a fact is that our Missouri highways and byways are extremely dangerous for motorcycle riders. There is no question that motorcycle riders need to be very attentive to their surroundings. They must be aware that often car and truck drivers, for numerous reasons, just do not see motorcycles on the road and pull right in front of them. In this case, it is most likely that the driver of the GMC will be held civilly, if not criminally, liable for Asher’s death.

In cases, such as this one, where negligence or wrongdoing is involved, families with deceased loved ones may be eligible to file a wrongful death claim. This claim would compensate families for expenses that include:

•Medical costs
•Funeral costs
•Loss of wages
•Other expenses relating to the accident

Call David Payne at 417.847.7516 anytime for a free and comprehensive consultation.

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