Early this morning at around 6:00 a.m., Demarcus Patton of Malden Missouri reportedly fell asleep while driving his 2003 Ford with several passengers inside.  The automobile accident occurred on US 62 and was caused to run off the highway and flip over.  The crash caused several passengers inside of Patton's Ford to sustain serious personal injuries.  Those injured included 23 year-old Philip Mosley, 23 year-old Detri Reed and 22 year-old Christopher Wilson.  Mosley apparently sustained the most severe injuries and was taken from the accident scene to Missouri Southern Healthcare in Dexter Missouri for treatment.  Luckily all occupants were wearing seat belts.

In Missouri when passengers in a automobile crash sustain personal injuries, those injury victims may receive compensation from three potential insurance companies of interest.  Those may include the companies that insure the driver of the car they were in, another driver (if another motorist caused the collison), and even their own personal automobile insurance company.  When a driver falls asleep at the wheel and causes personal injury to the passengers in his/her own car, that driver's insurance company will be potentially liable for compensation to the injured occupants.  Forms of recovery may include compensation for medical bills, pain & suffering, lost wages, potential future lost wages, and potential future medical care costs. 

If you have been injured as the passenger in a automobile crash in Missouri, contact St. Louis injury lawyer Stephen Schultz and get the experienced attorneys at Schultz Legal Group on your side.  Don't be victimized twice by an insurance company.  Contact our lawyers today for an immediate personal consultation or visit our Car Crash Injury Victim Information Center for more helpful tips in dealing with this serious situation.