Personal Injury Law

Husband and Wife Hospitalized After Missouri Car Accident

By Ryan Bradley, Esq.

Kelvin and Betty Walker, 38 and 39 respectively, were hospitalized Friday after a multi-car accident on I-70 in Montgomery county.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the Walkers ran their 2000 Kia off the roadway and struck the concrete median barrier. Kelvin exited the vehicle to inspect the damage. A 2004 Dodge, driven by Phyllis Rowe, 49, also ran off the roadway and struck the median, the Walker?s car, and Kelvin. A third vehicle hit a portion of the Dodge that came to rest partially blocking the roadway.

Betty and Kelvin Walker were taken to St. Joseph?s West Hospital in Lake St. Louis and were listed in moderate condition. Rowe suffered only minor injures and also sought treatment at St. Joseph?s West. The third vehicle was only moderately damaged and none of the passengers were injured, according to the investigating officer.

After seeking medical attention and exchanging insurance information, the most important thing to do when involved in a Missouri car accident is to contact a Missouri personal injury attorney. A competent Missouri personal injury will examine the information, determine probable liability and advise you on how to handle your case.

This Montgomery County, Missouri accident is slightly more complex because it involves multiple vehicles striking each other at separate times. In addition, while not indicated on the accident report, a brief online search revealed that the Missouri Department of Transportation had roadwork scheduled for the area and that may have contributed to the accident by blocking a portion of the median.

If the evidence suggests that the drivers involved were negligent with their cars or that MoDOT created unsafe conditions, the injured parties may be able to collect damages. Whenever someone is injured by another person?s negligence, the liability insurance of the party at-fault is required to pay for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and any disability that results from the accident.

The Bradley Law Firm has handled Missouri and Illinois car accidents for over 30 years. Contact one of our attorneys for a free consultation. We will advise you on your case with no obligation to hire our firm.

Full post as published by Missouri Accident Lawyer Blog on July 26, 2008 (boomark / email).