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2 Women Injured in Missouri Car Accident

admin — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:28:29 +0000

Two women from Hannibal, Missouri were injured Wednesday, in a car accident on Route V near New London.

According to officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 20 year-old Taryn L. Marquardt was driving a 2005 Ford west on Route V, three miles east of New London, shortly after 5:00 a.m. Wednesday when the accident occurred. Police say Marquardt lost control of the vehicle, went off the right side of the road, and struck a tree.

Marquardt and her passenger, 18 year-old Angela D. Keith, were transported by Marion County Ambulance to the Hannibal Regional Hospital for treatment. The nature and extent of their injuries is not known. Police say neither of the women was wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash.

The Ralls County Fire Department and Ralls County Sheriff’s Department also responded to the crash.

If you have been injured in an accident caused by a reckless or negligent driver, contact the Springfield personal injury lawyer of Strong-Garner-Bauer, P.C. at 417-887-4300 today.

Vehicle leaves scene of two car accident

admin — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:03:47 +0000

A two-car accident on I-55 in Missouri caused a woman’s Ford Focus to veer off of the road and overturn after striking a light post. Missouri Highway Patrol officials say the other vehicle failed to stop following the accident and immediately left the scene. The woman in the Ford Focus was transported to St. Anthony’s Medical Center for treatment for her injuries following the accident.

If you have been injured in an accident caused by the reckless or negligent actions of another driver, contact the Springfield personal injury lawyers of Strong-Garner-Bauer, P.C. at 417-887-4300 to discuss your legal options.

Missouri May Extend Texting Ban To All Drivers This Year

admin — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:55:49 +0000

Over the past two years, many states have begun adopting laws that prohibit or limit the use of cell phones for texting while driving. Currently, Missouri (along with nine other states) has a ban on texting for younger drivers, but authorities believe the state may expand the texting ban to all drivers.

Authorities believe such restrictions may help reduce the number of accidents on Missouri roadways each year by limiting the amount of in-car distractions for drivers.

It is important to drive your vehicle in a responsible manner to avoid accidents. If you have been injured in an accident caused by a reckless or negligent driver, contact the Springfield personal injury lawyers of Strong-Garner-Bauer, P.C. at 417-887-4300 today.

Off-Ramp Accident Kills Missouri Driver

admin — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:40:11 +0000

A 59-year old Missouri man was killed on Thursday when his Toyota Corolla went off the road as he exited the I-270 ramp on Thursday evening. According to authorities, the vehicle rolled over and struck a tree after leaving the roadway. The Missouri Highway Patrol is still investigating the cause of the crash.

Car accidents can have a devastating effect on your health and livelihood. If you are injured in an crash caused by another driver, contact the Springfield personal injury lawyers of Strong-Garner-Bauer, P.C. at 417-887-4300 to discuss your case.