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Good Samaritan Struck By Car While Assisting Crash Victim

admin — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:42:43 +0000

A Missouri woman was struck by a car and injured Sunday while assisting a senior citizen who was involved a separate car accident.

Officers with the Missouri Highway Patrol say the 25 year-old good samaritan was helping an injured 70 year-old man along Interstate 70 at Adams Dairy Parkway when she was struck by a car. The elderly man was traveling east pulling a camper trailer on the interstate and lost control shortly after 3:30 a.m. Sunday.

The woman was one of several people assisting the injured man. Brett Deberry was on the side of the road when the woman was hit. “We got out of the car to see if [the elderly man] was OK. As we were doing that, I was screaming for everybody to get back,” Deberry said. “There was another car coming down the highway. It ran right into her… It was a big mess.”

The woman who was hit and the man she was helping were both transported to an area hospital for treatment. The nature and extent of their injuries is not known.

Missouri Highway Patrol officials did not release any details on the driver of the vehicle that struck the woman.

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

Fairfax Man Injured in Missouri Car Accident

admin — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:54:57 +0000

A man from Fairfax, Missouri was injured in a head-on collision with a tractor-trailer Thursday.

According to officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 21 year-old Jordan Hughes was traveling north on U.S. Highway 59 when he lost control of his 1996 Pontiac on the snowy road. Hughes’ vehicle crossed the centerline and struck a 2001 FRHT tractor-trailer before sliding off the road.

The tractor-trailer ran off the road into an embankment, blocking the northbound lane of the highway.

Authorities say Hughes was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the accident. He was transported by Atchison-Holt Ambulance to Fairfax community Hospital, where he is believed to be in serious condition.

The 70 year-old driver of the tractor-trailer, Jay Deyoung, was not injured in the crash.

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.

Five 18-Wheelers Involved in Chain-Reaction Accident on I-29

admin — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 14:55:53 +0000

A chain-reaction accident involving five 18-wheelers caused serious injuries to one person and killed another on Tuesday. According to authorities, the accident occurred just before 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday on I-29 south of the Missouri Valley. Sources say that four of the vehicles were stopped in the southbound lane of the interstate when the fifth slammed into the last truck, causing the chain reaction crash.

If you have been injured in a serious accident, you may be eligible for compensation for your pain, suffering, and other damage. For assistance with your claim, contact the Springfield personal injury lawyers of Strong-Garner-Bauer, P.C. at 417-887-4300 today.

Two Missouri Men Injured In Head-On Collision

admin — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:11:07 +0000

The Missouri Highway Patrol reported that two Bolivar men were injured in a head-on collision on Polk County 54, a few miles north of Bolivar. The collision occurred when a 2000 Ford F-150 truck driven by a 21-year old man struck a 2002 Cadillac operated by another Missouri man. The two men in the truck suffered mild-to-moderate injuries and were taken to Citizen’s Memorial Hospital in Bolivar.

If you or someone you love has been injured in an accident, 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.