Personal Injury Law

Three People Injured by Multi-Car Crash Near Festus Missouri

By Ryan Bradley, Esq.

Three Missouri drivers were injured, two seriously, when their cars collided on Southbound US-67, north of Meyer Road around 10:00 p.m., Thursday. According to the Missouri Highway Patrol, Joseph Nash, 33, was traveling north on US-67 in a 1994 Chevrolet Beretta when he entered into the passing lane of Southbound US-67 and had a front end collision with a 1998 Dodge Stratus being driven south by Mary Rodriguez, 45. Nash?s vehicle continued on to hit a 2002 Ford Escape driven by Jeremy Ruessler who was also traveling south in the passing lane.

Nash and Rodriguez both suffered serious injuries and were taken by ambulance to Jefferson Memorial Hospital. Rodriguez was wearing a seatbelt but Nash was not. Ruessler received minor injuries and was taken to Jefferson Memorial hospital by private conveyance.

While the Missouri State Highway Patrol has a brief summary of the crash, this is just the opinion of investigating officer. Under Missouri evidence law, these opinions are considered hearsay unless the officer witnessed the crash or is trained in accident reconstruction. Since most highway patrol officers do not have this expertise, trained accident reconstructionists will need to be consulted in cases where legal causation as to liability is in dispute.

If you have been involved in an injury accident, after exchanging insurance information the most important thing to do is consult with a personal injury attorney who will be able to organize an accident reconstruction and handle every other aspect of the case.

If you have any questions about personal injury law or your legal rights in accident cases, contact The Bradley Law Firm. Personal injury consultations are free.

Full post as published by Missouri Accident Lawyer Blog on June 06, 2008 (boomark / email).