Motorcycle Car Accident

Shortly before the collision, Colleen M. Huggins of Florissant, Missouri was driving in lane number four of eastbound I-70. Donald W. Partney of Edwardsville, Illinois, then driving behind Huggins in lane three of I-70, attempted to merge into lane four. Huggins attempted to serve into lane five to evade a potential collision between the two vehicles. Huggins applied her breaks during the maneuver and then spun clockwise one and a half times. Partneyas 2006 Jeep Laredo struck Hugginsas 2000 Volkswagen Jetta. After the collision, Partney continued to drive without stopping and subsequently left the scene of the accident.

Hugginsas vehicle sustained minor damage but Huggins suffered from moderate injuries due to the collision. After being assisted by a highway state trooper, Huggins was transported by a Pattonville EMS to DePaul Hospital. As an accident victim, Huggins may require the services of a Missouri car accident lawyer.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, lane changes and merge-related crashes constitute for about 5 percent of all police-reported crashes and close to 2% of all vehicle accident fatalities. According to Missouri state statute ASS 304.012, all drivers operating a motor vehicle on all roads and highways must drive in a careful and prudent manner in order to not endanger the lives of other fellow motorists. Missouri heavily emphasizes that all motorists must exercise the highest degree of care when operating a motor vehicle on any road. Missouri drivers can best avoid causing lane change accidents by doing things like checking side and rearview mirrors for nearby vehicles, accounting for potential vehicles in blind spots, and signaling in advance to indicate when and in which direction your vehicle will be changing lanes. By taking such precautions, a driver can operate his or her vehicle in a manner that Missouri would recognize as careful and prudent and can avoid causing a Missouri lane change car accident.

Missouri statute ASS 577.060 requires that motor vehicle operators stay at the scene of a motor vehicle accident that occurs either on a road, a highway, or a public or private parking lot. This Missouri law requires any driver involved in a motor vehicle accident to stop and give his or her name, residence, motor vehicle number, or driveras license number to the other driver or to a police officer. If a police officer is not present, then the driver is required by law to give his or her contact information to the nearest police station. Missouri regards the act of fleeing from the scene of an accident as a crime. Drivers who fail to follow this law may be subject to both penalties by the state as well as potentially being liable to the injured party in a Missouri lane change accident lawsuit.

A 1996 Chevrolet and a 1983 Jeep met on a hillcrest, coming from opposite directions. The Jeep crashed into the Chevrolet. A driver and a passenger in each vehicle was injured in the crash. The Jeep overturned in the roadway after the collision.

The Jeep occupants – Joshua A. Lewis and his passenger Michael A. Lewis a were transported to Missouri Southern Healthcare. The Chevrolet occupants a Morgan L. Willard and Amanda J. Lewis a were taken to St. Francis Medical Center.

Personal injuries typically result from St. Louis rollover accidents, especially when an older vehicle rolls over. Older vehicles may lack the front and side airbags that protect the occupants of vehicles that are pushed over by a collision. These safety features are becoming standard in newer vehicles, but older vehicles may lack these simple protections.

Modern technology has also improved the frames in motor vehicles. Historically, the greatest cause of personal injuries in rollover accidents is a collapsing roof. The roof of a passenger vehicle is not designed to hold the weight of the vehicle and its occupants. Yet, when a vehicle overturns the strength of the roof must do to prevent catastrophic injuries. Modern vehicles are better equipped to handle this situation, but older vehicles may not be.

Federal and state regulations often address motor vehicle safety issues. If a design flaw or defect lead to personal injuries in a Missouri rollover accident, the car manufacturer may have violated a safety regulation. Contact a St. Louis rollover accident lawyer to learn more about how vehicle design may have affected your injuries.

A 1997 Ford F150 and a 2002 Ford Escape crashed into in an uncontrolled intersection. The F150 struck the side of the Escape. No one in the F150 was injured. The driver of the Escape and one passenger suffered personal injury.

The Escape driver, Jimmy D. Long of Liberal, Missouri, was transported by Medflight to Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Missouri with serious injuries. Mark Venable, Longas passenger, was taken to Barton County Memorial Hospital in Lamar, Missouri.

Uncontrolled intersections are ripe for Missouri side impact car accidents. Uncontrolled intersections are intersections without traffic signs or stoplights. Uncontrolled intersections are common in sparsely populated rural areas, where it is unlikely that two vehicles would arrive at the intersection at the same time.

Missouri state law governs right-of-way rules for uncontrolled intersections. Missouri statute ASS 304.351 states that whoever first arrives at an uncontrolled intersection has the right-of-way: aThe driver of a vehicle approaching an intersection shall yield the right-of-way to a vehicle which has entered the intersection from a different highway, provided, however, there is no form of traffic control at such intersection.a

When two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection at the same time, the driver on the right side has the right-of-way: aWhen two vehicles enter an intersection from different highways at approximately the same time, the driver of the vehicle on the left shall yield the right-of-way to the driver of the vehicle on the right.a

When these simple right-of-way rules are ignored, serious car accidents may occur. Accident victims should contact Missouri car accident lawyers to understand how right-of-way statute violations may affect their claim for compensation.

Both drivers suffered personal injury in the accident and were transported by Life Flight to area hospitals. Breeanna R. Tucker, the 17 year old driver of the Dodge, was transported to University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. Penny A. Redd, the 44 year old driver of the Chrysler, was transported to Research Medical Center.

Drivers who are turning onto a public roadway from private drive should exercise due care in avoiding a collision. According to Missouri statute ASS 304.351, the drivers on the public roadway have the right of way. Section 5 of that statute states: aThe driver of a vehicle about to enter or cross a highway from an alley, building or any private road or driveway shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles approaching on the highway to be entered.a The drivers in the driver is required by law to let the other vehicles pass before entering the roadway.

Drivers who are entering private driveways also need to yield to other vehicles on the roadway. Section 6 states: aThe driver of a vehicle intending to make a left turn into an alley, private road or driveway shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction when the making of such left turn would create a traffic hazard.a

Drivers who fail to adhere to the statute may be liable in a Missouri rear end car accident lawsuit. Anyone who is injured in this type of accident should obtain legal representation.

The Saint Louis County lane change car accident occurred when Tahir Krdzic of St. Louis, Missouri attempted to change lanes on northbound I-55. Krdzicas 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass crashed into a 2008 Cadillac DTS, driven by Tyronne K. Houston of St. Louis, Missouri.

Four people were injured in the accident, two from each vehicle. Kimberly L. Cleaveland and Rochelle H. Green, both occupants in Houstonas vehicle, were injured. Alma Elijazovic and Krdzic suffered injuries as well. All of the injured people were taken to St. Anthonyas Hospital.

Lane changes can be a surprisingly dangerous maneuver. According to the Fatality Analysis Reporting System, a feature created by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2% of fatal motor vehicle accidents involve a lane change or lane merge. Drivers have a responsibility to take reasonable steps to avoid causing lane change accidents.

The best way to avoid a lane change car accident is by taking prudent steps to ensure that the lane to be entered is empty. First, check the side and rearview mirrors of the motor vehicle for a break in traffic in the lane to be entered. If there appears to be a break in traffic, check the blind spot in the direction of the lane change by looking over your shoulder. If the blind spot is empty, signal the lane change. Then, ease gradually into the new lane. By taking these steps before each lane change, a driver can avoid causing a Missouri lane change car accident.

Drivers should also maintain visibility. Drivers should avoid putting anything near the windows on the car so that they can have a clear view of their surroundings. Drivers should also avoid tinting their windows. While drivers add window tint to make it hard for others to see them, tinting windows may also make it harder for drivers to see other vehicles on the road.

The accident occurred when two vehicles crossed the centerline of CR 281. A 2003 Mitsubishi and a 2000 Ford struck each other head-on. Quentin J. Simmons, the 18 year old driver of the Ford, was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident.

Three other Carrollton teens suffered personal injury in the accident. Logan W. Frank, 18, was the driver of Mitsubishi. Two of Simmonsa occupants a Jessica N. Hendrix, 17, and Brianna S. Millard, 15 a were seriously injured as well. Frank, Hendrix, and Millard were transported by Carroll County EMS to the Carroll County Memorial Hospital.

Car crashes involving teen drivers are the top killer of teenagers in the United States. Car crashes account for the deaths of thousands of American teens each year. The Center for Disease Control estates that more than 350,000 teens are injured in motor vehicle crashes in a single year. Teenaged drivers are four times more likely to crash than older drivers.

Parents with teenaged children often worry about Missouri teen car accidents. One way that parents can prevent Missouri teen car accidents is by instilling a curfew. Studies show that more than 40% of fatal teen crashes occur between the hours of nine p.m. and six a.m.

Parents can also respect the restrictions imposed on teen drivers who have recently obtained a learners permit or driveras license. Graduated driveras license programs are designed to empower teens to learn how to drive while protecting teens from dangerous influences. In many states, teen drivers who have recently obtained a driveras license cannot have teen passengers. The restrictions on passengers for teen drivers follows studies that show that teens are more likely to crash their vehicles with passengers in the car than when driving alone.

The accident occurred when a teenager from Cuba, Missouri attempted to pass two other vehicles on a hill in a 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix. The Grand Prix slammed into a 2002 Ford Escort, driven By Robert N. Sexton of Rolla, Missouri. Sexton was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident.

One of Sextonas passengers a Sherri L. Hill, 54 – was seriously injured in the accident. Hill was flown to Mercy Hospital in St. Louis for medical treatment. Three teenagers a Jeremy A. Ottermann, Michael T. Marino, and Joseph D. Alvey – who rode in the Ford were injured. Ottermann was flown to Childrenas Hospital in St. Louis. Marino was taken to Phelps County Regional Medical Center in Rolla, Missouri. Alvey was taken to Missouri Baptist Hospital in Sullivan, Missouri.

Studies indicate that a substantial portion of head on collisions are caused by attempts to pass. Head on collisions caused by failed passing attempts are particularly common in rural areas. Rural drivers often have to drive on long, undivided roads. Rural drivers are tempted to pass slow drivers, but passing may lead to a head on collision.

Responsible rural drivers know not to attempt to pass vehicles when it is difficult to see ahead on the road. Hill crests are too dangerous to attempt a pass, since drivers cannot see over the hill. Curved roads obscured by trees and other foliage are also too dangerous to attempt a pass. When rural drivers attempt a pass in a dangerous situation, they can be held accountable for their negligent conduct. If you are injured in a head on collision because another driver attempts a dangerous pass, contact an experienced Missouri car accident lawyer immediately.

20 year old pedestrian Christopher A. Taylor was standing on the northwest court of the intersection just before the accident. Taylor attempted to cross Route M. However, just as Taylor began to cross, a 1996 Chevrolet 3500 pickup truck crashed into Taylor. The pickup truck was driven by Mark S. Johnson, 43, of Herculaneum, Missouri.

A Rock Township ambulance transported Taylor to St. Anthonyas Medical Center for medical treatment. Taylor suffered moderate personal injuries in the accident. The pickup truck driver suffered no reported personal injury in the accident.

Thousands of pedestrians are injured each year in pedestrian accidents. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), roughly 5,000 pedestrians die in car accidents each year. Pedestrians are extremely vulnerable when a car strikes them. Drivers are protected from personal injury by their vehicle, especially newer vehicles which are equipped with extensive safety features. Pedestrians are not protected from injury. When a car strikes a pedestrian, the pedestrianas body endures the full force of the impact.

The accident itself does not account for all of the difficulties that an injured pedestrian faces. Even when a pedestrian is the only injured person in the accident, the driveras defense attorney will argue that the pedestrian was responsible for the accident occurring. The defense attorney may argue that the pedestrian caused the accident by walking outside the crosswalk, jaywalking, or failing to look both ways before crossing. Defense attorneys are encouraged to make those arguments because of Missourias doctrine of comparative negligence.

If the court finds that the pedestrian has liability for a Missouri pedestrian accident, the court will reduce the pedestrianas damage award accordingly. For example, the court will reduce the pedestrianas damages by 40% if the court finds that the pedestrian was 40% at fault for the accident. Injured pedestrians should contact a Missouri pedestrian injury lawyer to learn more about protecting their damages in a lawsuit.

A California woman, Danae Marie Miller, was recently sentenced to four years in prison after she killed a bicyclist in a DUI accident. The 23 year old Californian was drinking at a restaurant before driving her Volkswagen Jetta. She began texting on her cellphone, causing her to swerve into the bike lane of the roadway. The Volkswagen crashed into and killed a female bicyclist who was riding in the bike lane. The drunk driver was charged with felony vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence while intoxicated. The drunk driver had previously received numerous citations for the type of driving negligence that caused the accident.

Missouri courts have enacted even harsher punishments for drunk drivers who cause fatal Missouri DUI car accidents. The St. Louis Post-Disptach reported that local man Newton Keene was sentenced to 28 years in prison after his negligence caused a DUI accident. Three people were killed in the crash.

Keene drove the wrong way on an interstate highway at 2am when he crashed into another vehicle. The accident killed a woman named Tawanda Jackson, Jacksonas friend Jon Moss, and Jackonas son Arnold. Jacksonas daughter Takia, an 11 year old child, survived the DUI accident. The accident victims were on the interstate because they were returning home from a funeral of a family member.

Prior to this accident, Keene had been jailed for five previous DUIs. Since Keene has shown through his actions that routine punishments did not deter his negligent behavior, the court sentenced Keene with the maximum penalty allowed. Keene must also serve at least 24 years of his term before he is even eligible for parole.

When drunk drivers are convicted of criminal offenses for their negligence in causing car accidents, an experienced Missouri drunk driving accident attorney can use that conviction against the drunk driver in a civil lawsuit on behalf of the accident victims. Accident victims should contact an attorney to understand their legal rights.

The accident occurred when Emily M. Frakes, driving a 2002 Toyota, crossed the centerline of the roadway. The Toyota slammed head-on into a 2008 Pontiac with several passengers, including an infant and a child. Both vehicles were totaled in the collision.

Three family members were killed by the crash. Marty R. Wilcox, the 36 year old driver of the Pontiac, was killed. Elisa M. Wilcox, the 27 year old wife of the driver, was also killed. Marty R. Wilcox Jr., the three year old son of Marty Sr., was killed in the accident. Gabriel J. Wilcox, the 2 day old son of Marty Sr., suffered moderate personal injury. The family was bringing Gabriel home from the hospital when the crash occurred. Emily Frakes, the driver of the Toyota, was injured in the accident as well.

Case slowed his 1995 Mercury Mystique in response to the headlights of another vehicle. A 1988 Chevrolet Silverado crashed into the rear of Caseas vehicle. Caseas vehicle was totaled in the accident. Case was taken from the scene of the accident by New Haven Ambulance. The ambulance took Case to Mercy Hospital in Washington, Missouri.

The accident occurred when a 2012 Infiniti SUV crossed the centerline of Olive Blvd and crashed into a 2007 Dodge truck. The Infiniti then crashed into a 1998 Honda Accord head-on. Traffic on westbound Olive Blvd was blocked until 3:45pm.

Clayton Pfeiffer was fatally injured by the head-on collision. The teen was memorialized by Vianney High School, from which he graduated last year. The driver of the Infiniti and his passenger were sent to an area hospital for medical treatment. The driver of the Dodge Truck had no reported injuries in the accident.

The loss of a child is possibly the most difficult circumstance imaginable for any parent. When parents lose a child, a lawsuit is often far from their minds. However, wrongful death lawsuits are time limited.

Most lawsuits have an applicable astatute of limitations.a The statute of limitations creates a strict time limit on the ability to file a lawsuit. If parents try to file a lawsuit for the wrongful death of their child past the deadline, the court will dismiss the lawsuit. The consequences of waiting until the statute of limitations has barred suit are severe.

Parents who have lost their children in car crashes should contact an experienced Missouri wrongful death attorney for a free legal consultation about their options. Ideally, the consultation should occur soon after the accident. Having the consultation early can ensure that the statute of limitations will not stop the parents from bringing a lawsuit that can hold the tortfeasor accountable for the accident.

Walter G. Cates of Washington, Missouri and John W. Woodcock of Ballwin, Missouri were driving their vehicles on southbound Missouri Route 185, south of the Meramec River. Russell B. Mercer drove a 2002 Nissan Xterra across the centerline into oncoming traffic. First, the Xterra crashed into the 2006 Ford Taurus driven by Cates. Then, the Xterra crashed into the 2008 Dodge Ram driven by Woodcock.

Four people were ultimately injured in the collisions. Mercer suffered serious injuries. Cates and Woodcock suffered moderate injuries. Paula J. Woodcock, an occupant in Woodcockas vehicle, suffered minor injuries. All of the injured parties were taken to Missouri Baptist Hospital in Sullivan, Missouri. The sole exception was Mercer, who was taken to Mercy Hospital in Creve Coeur Missouri.

When multiple accident victims suffer moderate to serious personal injury in a Jefferson County Missouri accident, there is a significant chance that at least one of them suffered a brain injury. Car accidents are a major cause of traumatic brain injury (TBI) in the United States. Car crashes are a cause of 40% of brain injuries in Missouri. In all, over 2 million people suffer from some sort of brain injury in the United States.

TBI can dramatically alter the course of an accident victimas life. The brain is the control center of the human body. When the brain of an accident victim is injured, the accident victim may suffer from issues that affect their ability to function in some capacity. Even mild TBI can require hospitalization and long term medical treatment. Anyone who suffers TBI as a result of a truck accident should contact an experienced St. Louis brain injury lawyer or have a loved one contact the attorney.

Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a serious crime in Washington State. According to the Revised Code of Washington Section 46.61.502, driving under the influence is when “a person is guilty of driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug if the person drives a vehicle within the state.” It is also illegal to drive with a blood alcohol level of 0.08 percent or higher.

In such cases, victims can file a claim with the help of an experienced car accident Seattle lawyer against the at-fault party to cover their medical expenses, loss of earnings, cost of hospitalization, therapy and other related damages. This incident is also an important reminder for all of us to wear seatbelts. There is no question that seatbelts save lives.

Washington State law requires motorists to yield right-of-way to pedestrians walking in marked or unmarked crosswalks. According to the Revised Code of Washington Section 46.61.235 (1): “The operator of an approaching vehicle shall stop and remain stopped to allow a pedestrian or bicycle to cross the roadway within an unmarked or marked crosswalk when the pedestrian or bicycle is upon or within one lane of the half of the roadway upon which the vehicle is traveling or onto which it is turning. For purposes of this section “half of the roadway” means all traffic lanes carrying traffic in one direction of travel, and includes the entire width of a one-way roadway.”

However, when a pedestrian is not in a marked crosswalk or crosses the roadway illegally, then it is very likely the pedestrian’s fault. However, in any Seattle pedestrian accident case, it is extremely important for all aspects of the incident to be analyzed thoroughly so the facts can be determined. It is possible that an unsafe and pre-existing condition here, contributed to the accident. If you or a loved one has been injured in a Washington pedestrian accident, please contact a Seattle personal injury lawyer to find out more information about your legal rights and options.

As we all know, drunk driving is against the law and is a serious crime. What we very often do not hear about is how these accidents affect the families of injured individuals. In this particular case, not only did the father and son suffer catastrophic injuries, but it seems like they have lost the business they worked hard to establish and they’ve lost their livelihood. One man’s decision to get behind the wheel under the influence of alcohol and drugs greatly impacted this family’s life. The driver can apologize all he wants. But the young man will never get his leg back. And the family may never get its business back.

When a drunk driver causes an injury accident, he or she can be held not only criminally responsible, but also financially responsible for medical expenses and other costs incurred by the victims or their families. In such cases, injured victims can seek compensation with the help of skilled Seattle car accident lawyers to help cover medical expenses, loss of wages, cost of hospitalization, as well as costs for any physical therapy or rehabilitation that is needed for treatment of accident-related injuries.

This news, interestingly enough, comes around the same time as when Men’s Health and USA Today released a study listing Spokane 51st among the “Drunkest Cities” in the United States. In fact, Spokane ranked higher than Seattle on this list. By assisting drunk driving accident victims, Seattle auto accident lawyers are working to help lower the cityas ranking as the 64th drunkest city in the United States.

As a Seattle car accident attorney, Kirk Bernard understands the serious consequences of hit-and-run accidents. Leaving the scene of an auto collision is a serious crime in Washington State and is punishable by jail time. According to the Revised Code of Washington Section 46.52.020: “A driver of any vehicle involved in an accident resulting in the injury to or death of any person or involving striking the body of a deceased person shall immediately stop such vehicle at the scene of such accident or as close thereto as possible but shall then forthwith return to, and in every event remain at, the scene of such accident until he or she has fulfilled the requirements of subsection (3) of this section; every such stop shall be made without obstructing traffic more than is necessary.”

In auto accident cases where two or more vehicles are involved, one of the most important questions to ask is, aWho was at fault for the accident?a If the collision occurred at an intersection, it is possible that one of the drivers failed to yield right-of-way at the intersection or ran a red light or stop sign. Seattle car accident lawyers often see first-hand how speed, driving recklessly or distracted driving may be common reasons for collisions taking place.

Distractions and inattention amount to negligence when it comes to vehicular accidents. Distractions could include anything from talking on a hand-held cell phone, texting, eating, applying makeup or looking out the window at something that caught your eye. This is how most rear-end accidents are caused and several of these incidents often result in serious injuries. It could cause head injuries, spinal cord injuries or other types of neck and back injuries. Whiplash is one of the most common consequences of a rear-end collision. If you have been injured in a car accident as a result of a rear-end collision caused by a negligent driver, you can file a claim with the help of a Seattle car accident attorney seeking compensation for the medical expenses incurred as well as loss of wages.