Our Johnson County, Missouri car accident lawyers are investigating a crash that occurred Sunday evening on Route WW in Johnson County, Missouri.  Jennifer White (Windsor, Missouri) was driving north on Route WW with minor Austin Thompson riding as a passenger.  White failed to yield to oncoming traffic and attempted to make a turn directly in front of southbound traveler Joy Berney, also of Windsor, Missouri.  This caused an immediate collision of the two vehicles, each traveling off of the roadway and in to ditches.  Jennifer White and Austin Thompson were rushed by Lifeflight emergency helicopter to Kansas City for their injuries.  Joy Berney's vehicle carried passengers Steven Berney, Earl Martin, and Eddie Thomas, all Windsor residents; Eddie Thomas was transported by ambulance for his injuries.The Missouri State Highway Patrol is continuing their investigation of this crash, as well as pending charges on Ms. White. 

Our Missouri car crash attorneys uses a team of experts and investigators to obtain further information about damages in a personal injury case.  It appears clear in a collision such as this that there is fault based upon failure to yield, which can be negligent per se based upon failure to obey the Missouri Rules of the Road.  Through our years of representing injured motorists by other negligent drivers, we have seen and heard countless contributing factors or reasons behind another driver's carelessness.  Weather conditions, vehicle mechanics, and/or road conditions are factors that cannot be controlled by drivers.  However, talking on a cell phone, taking your eyes off of the roadway, reaching for a drink or a CD in your car is clear demonstration of inattention while operating a motor vehicle.

Unfortunately, no matter what the reason behind a collision - controlled or uncontrolled - Missouri at-fault drivers are held accountable by compensating any injured party as a result of their negligence.  Missouri drivers have a constant responsibility to abide all rules of the road and uphold safe driving.If you have been injured as a result of a driver not upholding their responsibilities of the road, contact a Missouri car accident attorney help you in the recovery process.  Initial consultations are completely free of charge.  Advice from a t-bone car accident lawyer will give you insight on pursuing a claim for injury compensation, and potentially save you from missing a crucial step in doing so.  Call today, toll-free at (866) 840-3636.