Our Missouri truck accident lawyers are investigating a 2 vehicle crash which occurred Thursday afternoon on US 63 in Randolph County, Missouri.  Melissa Sanchez of Vandalia, Missouri was operating her vehicle on southbound 63 when a dump truck being driven by 67-year-old Ronald Denson of Clifton Hill, Missouri pulled out in front of her.  Denson's failure to yield caused a violent collision, critically injuring Ms. Sanchez and her passenger Judy Dodd of Curryville, Missouri.  Both Sanchez and Dodd were taken to Moberly Regional Hospital to be treated for their injuries. 

Truck driver Mr. Denson was reportedly uninjured and able to drive his truck from the scene with minimal damage. It is unknown why Mr. Denson prematurely entered the highway, directly in to the oncoming traffic flow of Ms. Sanchez.  The insurance companies involved in this case may dispute liability as a "he said, she said" type of truck crash.  The insurance carrier or Mr. Denson and/or his dump truck may contest responsibility for covering all damages sustained in this wreck.  This includes damage to the vehicles, as well as personal injuries to both Ms. Sanchez and her passenger, Ms. Dodd.  However, it is critical for anyone injured in a Missouri dump truck accident to obtain quality medical care as soon as possible.

It is also critical to cease communication with insurance companies.  Often times through letters, statements, and documents to sign, insurance companies of the at-fault party will attempt to 'trick' the injured in to settling a claim. Seeking experienced legal representation at this time is also in the best interest of the injured parties in order to fully understand their claim and what to expect as a result.  Being involved in a Missouri motor vehicle crash is tragic enough - do not add to this tragedy and be treated unfairly by an insurance company.  Contact a Missouri car crash attorney for free by calling (866) 840-3636 and learn all you can about the process of an injury claim from someone who is experienced in commercial motor vehicle accident litigation.

Our Missouri car crash attorneys are investigating an auto accident which occurred late Tuesday night on Highway 129 in Chariton County, Missouri.  19-year-old Jessica Schachteley of Higbee, Missouri was driving her vehicle on Highway 129 when 70-year-old Joyce Widmer of Salisbury, Missouri pulled out in front of Schachteley.  Widmer was at the intersection of 2^nd Street and Highway 129 when she prematurely entered the highway, causing her to be struck by the front of Schachteley's vehicle on the driver's side.  Schachteley was taken to Moberly Regional Medical Center to be treated for injuries sustained.  Widmer was transported by emergency helicopter to University Hospital in Columbia for her injuries. 

When you have been injured in Chariton County car accident, it is critical to immediately seek all the medical treatment you need.  A minor ache or pain can turn in to something much more serious if left untreated.  Therefore, it is in the injured's best interest to have any medical condition not present before a motor vehicle crash properly evaluated by a medical professional.  Should something once opined as 'minor' turn in to a more in depth injury, it is documented through medical records that you were immediately plagued with this condition post-crash and sought medical care right away. 

When evaluating you injury claim, a time lapse in medical treatment is twisted by insurance companies to mean that you were not in significant pain.  Though most often times this is far from the truth, a time lapse can be very damaging to your claim.  If you find yourself in this situation, are unsure what sort of medical treatment to seek, or are baffled by how an insurance company is valuing your injury claim, contact a team of Missouri personal injury attorneys to help get your claim back on track.  We are here to assist you 24 hours a day and have your future in our best interest. 

Our St. Clair Missouri truck accident lawyers are following a puzzling story of a fatal truck accident which took place early Saturday afternoon.  Reports indicate that 37 year-old Chad Long of Ash Grove Missouri was driving a 2007 tractor-trailer when his truck pulled directly into the path of a small Oldsmobile Alero.  22 year-old Grace Stanton, the driver of the Alero, was fatally injured as a result of the violent collision.  Ms. Stanton, a resident of Springfield, Missouri, was wearing her safety belt at the time of the crash.  Her passenger, Joshua Thompson, was seriously injured and rushed to a nearby hospital.  As a Springfield wrongful death lawyer, I can tell you that this was a preventable incident that, on its face, appears to be the sole result of careless conduct on behalf of the truck driver.  Our lawyers will continue to follow this truck crash to see of criminal charges are filed against the commercial truck driver.

Federal safety regulations require that truck drivers be tested for drugs and alcohol in their system when they cause a fatal semi-truck accident in Missouri, or any other state for that matter.  The safety regulations in place are designed to minimize serious or fatal accidents involving commercial motor vehicles, but with the increase in collisions in Missouri in the past 12 months, our lawyers aren't sure that these regulations are being enforced properly.  This particular fatal truck crash in Lowry City will result in an accident reconstruction report being created by the Missouri Highway Patrol.  Officers will use forensic evidence from the scene to determine all of the contributing circumstances to the collision.

One of the first pieces of evidence that our Missouri truck accident lawyers look are driver log books.  Truck drivers are only allowed to operating their big rigs for a certain number of hours in each 24 hour period.  Referred to by safety regulations at "hours of service."  The hours of service rules are designed to prevent fatigued truck drivers from endangering the lives of themselves and other motorists on state roadways.  Truck driver fatigue is not all about being tired, it can also be caused by other factors such as prescription medication, sleep apnea, or muscle fatigue.  Our lawyers often retain experts in human factors to offer opinions as to whether or not truck driver fatigue could have created a hazard that contributed to a fatal truck accident.  A fatigued truck driver is a serious safety hazard for others on the road.

Another contributing factor to most fatal tractor-trailer accidents in Missouri is inadequate truck driver training.  The training of a truck driver does not stop when the trucker gets his or her commercial drivers' license (CDL).  Driver training is an ongoing process that is the responsibility of both the driver and the trucking company that pays him/her to haul freight on their behalf.  We subpoena all training materials provided to the truck driver to verify whether or not poor training was a factor in the crash.  Unfortunately, we find that inadequate training is a common factor in all of our current truck accident injury cases.

If you have questions about a Missouri tractor-trailer accident, contact an experienced lawyer who will aggressively pursue any reckless truck driver or trucking company that caused a serious or fatal truck accident.  Our lawyers can be reached immediately, toll-free, at (866) 840-3636.  

 

Our Missouri truck accident lawyers are investigating a serious collision which occurred Thursday afternoon on Interstate 70 in Boone County.  Leonard Flowers, 64, and Elizabeth Flowers, 63, both of St. Louis, were on westbound I-70 in Boone County.  An exhaust pipe fell off of a multi-ton semi truck traveling ahead of them, littering the interstate with debris.  Mr. Flowers swerved in an attempt to avoid striking the pipe, but failed and lost control of his vehicle after hitting the exhaust pipe.  Mr. Flowers' vehicle traveled off the interstate and rolled until coming to a rest in a ditch.  Both Mr. and Mrs. Flowers were taken by ambulance to the nearest hospital to be treated for their injuries.  Mr. Andrew Moss - driver of the Freightliner tractor-trailer - was uninjured. 

In a commercial motor vehicle crash such as this, truck driver Andrew Moss was not necessarily at fault as an individual driver, but fault is indisputably attributed to his trucking company.  Mr. and Mrs. Flowers may be entitled to full and fair recovery from the trucking company and/or its insured for the injuries which they sustained as a result of Mr. Moss' faulty vehicle mechanics.  No matter what the details or contributing factors of a crash are, it is crucial for those individuals who have been innocently injured to know that they are able to seek compensation for such injury. 

Truck drivers must properly secure their loads as required by Missouri law and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.  When these multi-ton loads of freight are not properly secured, the resulting injuries can be catastrophic or fatal.  Call our Missouri tractor-trailer accident attorneys today so we may better assist you in calculating what a fair settlement amount would be.  The more information you have will only help you to maximize your recovery from responsible parties and protect future motorists from being injured.

ST. CHARLES COUNTY, MO CAR ACCIDENT NEWS: On Sunday afternoon, James Sandifer of Jefferson City, Missouri was driving his vehicle on eastbound Interstate 70 in St. Charles, along with passenger Patricia Pappas.  Sandifer began to slow his vehicle for approaching stopped traffic when Glen Reed of Moscow Mills crashed in to the rear or Sandifer's vehicle.  Passenger Pappas was rushed to St. Joseph Hospital East by ambulance to be treated for her injuries.  It is unknown at this time how fast Reed was traveling at the time of impact, though substantial damage was done to Sandifer's vehicle. 

Motorists on Interstate 70 East on Sunday afternoon were slowing and stopping for another multi-vehicle crash that had occurred just ahead.  The spring season brings additional challenges to Missouri roadways with the increasing volume of travelers on the roads, construction zones, and travel in inclement weather, just to name a few.  Drivers must be attentive and prepared for any sudden situation on the roads at any time.  If you become the victim of a negligent driver, contact our Missouri car injury attorneys as soon as possible. 

Our team of St. Louis car accident lawyers are dedicated to working with clients who have been done wrong by another driver.  Whether your injury is minor or severe, you are still entitled to full compensation of any loss you have experienced.  We look forward to working with you to better the unfortunate situation you have been involved in. 

Our St. Louis county car accident lawyers have you to determine why 46 year-old Hai Pham was driving his Toyota Sienna southbound in the northbound lanes of Interstate I-55 in St. Louis County, MO.  His Sienna crashed head-on into 51 year-old John Casalone, a resident of St. Louis.  Casalone was driving his Toyota Camry in the No. 2 lane of northbound I-55 when Pham collided with his vehicle near Union Road in St. Louis County.  The crash resulted in a violent impact, pulverizing both vehicles and killing Casalone, who was pronounced dead at the scene by Mehville EMS.  It is likely that Troop C of the Missouri Highway Patrol will investigate with the major crash accident reconstruction team, which collects forensic evidence and compiles a detailed accident investigation report.

Missouri fatal car accidents are tragic and often the result of head-on collisions.  Although this particular collision was unique and presumably involved alcohol.  Although the final contributing circumstances are yet to be determined, as authorities continue to investigate.  Our St. Louis County car accident lawyers investigate fatal car accidents on a weekly basis.  We file Missouri wrongful death claims on behalf of the surviving family members of loved ones lost due to the negligent or reckless indifference of other motorists.  We seek justice to the full extent allowed by the Missouri civil justice system. 

All St. Louis fatal car accident claims must be filed in a Missouri court.  There can be no out of court settlements with insurance companies for a Missouri wrongful death lawsuit.  Even if there is a settlement, a wrongful death lawyer will file a wrongful death claim and seek approval of the settlement by a judge.  This process involves putting on evidence of the persons entitled to recover pursuant to the Missouri wrongful death statute, as well as what each potential claimant is entitled to recover.  This is a process which can become particular tricky, even for an experienced personal injury attorney.  For more information involving the Missouri wrongful death statute, contact an experienced attorney by calling (314) 448-0934. 

66 year old James Bufford of Curryville, Missouri was operating his Ford F-150 pick-up truck Wednesday evening on Missouri Route M in Pike County when he struck and killed 12 year old Samuel Borntrager, also of Curryville.  Borntrager was near his home at Route M and County Road 457 when he attempted to cross the rural highway.  Bufford struck Borntrager while traveling southbound on Route M.  Borntrager was pronounced dead at the scene.  This Missouri fatal car accident is very sad and has Curryville residents shocked and upset.

Our Pike County Missouri car accident lawyers are continuing our investigation in to this incident to discover any contributing factors to this crash.  It is unknown at this time if Bufford failed to slow his vehicle or did not see Borntrager crossing the highway.  It is unknown if any citations were given to Bufford as a result.  

A Missouri wrongful death claim involves additional steps within the court system.  Our personal injury attorneys are well seasoned on claims for wrongful death, particularly as a result of a motor vehicle crash.  Claims involving minor children can be exceptionally challenging, leading parents and loved ones in to a grim situation they should never have to face alone.  Call our Curryville fatal accident attorneys to learn how we can assist you throughout this process and aiding you in recovery. 

Our Missouri tractor-trailer accident lawyers are following a major crash that took place in Atchison County late last night.  David Hollenberg was driving a Freightliner semi-truck northbound on I-29 near Rock Port, Mo., when he attempted to pass a Dodge vehicle.  The semi-truck clipped the back of the Dodge and caused it to flip over on the driver's side door.  Mr. Hollenberg then proceeded to "snowplow" the Dodge down the highway and off to the east side of I-29. 

The four residents of Cold Springs, New York, in the Dodge were ejected upon rollover.  20 year-old Christopher Darman, 18 year-old Rebecca Darman, 24 year-old Amanda Playford, and 54 year-old Joseph Darman were all critically injured.  Joseph, Rebecca, and Amanda were flown to Omaha for emergency medical care at a level-1 trauma facility.  Christopher Darman, who reportedly sustained the least severe injuries, was transported to Grape Community Hospital in Iowa.  Troop H of the Missouri Highway Patrol continues to investigate this Rock Port tractor-trailer crash to determine probable contributing circumstances to the cause of the crash.  It is yet to be released whether truck driver Hollenberg, a resident of Cameron, MO, will be charged with any traffic violations.

Overtaking vehicles in a tractor-trailer is dangerous, and lane change maneuvers such as this are closely regulated by Missouri law and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.  Any lane change violation is deemed a "serious safety violation" by the FMCSA, and can result in suspension or termination of a commercial truck driver.  I-29 in Missouri is a roadway commonly traveled by large 18-wheelers and it is rarely safe to overtake a vehicle unless extreme caution is used in doing so.  Despite being two lanes in each direction, this highway still has its share of major traffic accidents.

Our Rock Port Missouri truck accident lawyers always recommend that victims secure competent legal representation immediately following any major tractor-trailer accident.  The primary reason for this is that evidence, such as truck driver log books, the 'black box', QUALCOMM data, and other critical pieces of information can be lost or destroyed if an attorney fails to file the necessary court documents.  Insurance companies and trucking companies know what evidence can hurt them if a truck accident injury victim files a lawsuit against them.  To avoid harming your case, contact a Missouri truck accident lawyer immediately by calling toll-free (866) 840-3636, or visit the Missouri truck accident information center at Schultz & Myers law firm.

Our Missouri car accident lawyers have been notified of a crash involving a stopped motorist on Interstate 55 which happened Sunday evening in south St. Louis County.  29 year old Crystal Bone of Festus, Missouri had her vehicle stopped on northbound I-55 near Meramec Bottom Road due to a blown tire.  Dustin Eftink, 24, of Scott City, Missouri attempted to change lanes to avoid Bone, when his vehicle struck the rear of Bone's vehicle.  Bone was taken by ambulance to St. Anthony's Medical Center to be treated for her injuries.  Both vehicles were towed from the scene as a result of total vehicle damage. 

Missouri roads, highways and interstates are designed to ensure the highest amount of safety to Missouri drivers.  Emergency situations such as Crystal Bone's blown tire can present an opportunity for a dangerous road conditions.  It then becomes the responsibility of all other drivers to continue to be alert to any and all traffic conditions.  Our Missouri auto crash attorneys have seen numerous traffic collisions involving stopped or stranded motorists who become victims to the carelessness of other drivers.  We are here to assure you are fairly represented throughout your entire claim. 

When you are involved in any personal injury claim, it is essential to first obtain all of the medical intervention required by your mind and body.  People respond differently to injury, some healing faster than others.  Do not rush this process - your body will tell you what it needs.  If you are unsure about the amount of treatment or the type of treatment you may need, speak with a seasoned injury attorney are seasoned with dealing with injuries at any level, who may be able to help steer you in the right direction.  

A driver of a dump truck on Missouri Highway 150 in Greenwood, Missouri collided in to the rear of a Greenwood School District school bus carrying 37 students and 13 adults on a class field trip.  Our Missouri bus accident lawyers have learned that the school bus was completely stopped at an intersection when the dump truck attempted to veer off the roadway to avoid striking the bus, but rather crashed in to the rear right end of the school bus before going in to a ditch.  The Greenwood Elementary students were traveling the 25 miles to Kansas City for a field trip, in which they never made. 

 Jackson County Sheriff's Department  were on site to investigate the incident.  Six of the students were rushed to Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City where they were treated for injuries sustained. The driver of the Greenwood School District school bus was also transported to area hospital.  The dump truck driver is reportedly uninjured.  Our Missouri bus crash experts continue to look in to this matter.

Traffic crashes involving school buses  have sadly become more and more common.  Ensuring the safety of our children and students remains a priority for all, and this responsibility is passed on to our school bus drivers as they transport children daily.  Our attorneys have worked countless crashes involving school buses, school bus drivers,  students, and school districts - ranging from minor injuries to fatalities.  It is our responsibility in an adverse event such as a crash while on a school bus, that those liable for injuries on children while under the care of a school bus driver and/or school district are provided with the best assistance in navigating through the process of recovery.

To learn more about recovery in a Missouri school bus crash, contact a Missouri personal injury lawyer by calling toll-free (866) 840-3636.

Our Franklin County motorcycle accident attorneys are following details of a crash involving 2 vehicles and a motorcycle which occurred Tuesday afternoon in Franklin County.  Harold Hutson of Wildwood, Missouri had stopped his new Harley Davidson motorcycle at the intersection of Route A and Julie Lane when William Mueller struck the Harley from behind with his Ford F-150 truck.  Hutson was immediately ejected from his seat, when Mueller's truck then crashed in to the rear of a Jeep Cherokee being driven by Clestin Hohlt.  Hutson was rushed by Air Evac emergency helicopter to St. John's Hospital in St. Louis.  Hutson's injuries are noted as 'serious'. 

The spring season and warmer weather welcomes motorcycle drivers and riders back on to Missouri roads.  A motorcycle owner myself, I know first-hand the importance of being alert and safe while on the road.  Our motorcycle injury attorneys are here to help in the unfortunate circumstance of injury while on a bike.  Motorcycle drivers abide by the same rules of the road as motor vehicle drivers, and are entitled to the same fairness when it comes to compensation of an injury claim.

Remember that wearing a helmet is critical in increasing your chances of surviving a serious motorcycle accident.  While Missouri law does not require operators over the age of 18 to wear a helmet, it is highly recommended by officials and doctors in the state.  Also remember that other motorists commonly have difficultly seeing and/or hearing motorcycles on the road.  Make yourself visible at all times by staying out of blind spots.  If you are involved in a crash, contact a St. Louis personal injury lawyer at Schultz & Myers by calling (314) 448-0934.