Personal Injury Law

Missouri Motorcycle Accident Injures Neosho Woman

By Ryan Bradley, Esq.

Patty Coe, 37, was seriously injured Wednesday when the Harley Davidson motorcycle she was riding was rear-ended on Gateway Drive just north of Neosho, Missouri.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Coe and the motorcycle?s driver, Steven Woodworth, 43, were attempting to make a left turn when they were hit from behind by a van. The driver of the van was Monna Rice, 63, also of Neosho.

Coe suffered serious injuries and was taken to Freeman West Hospital in Joplin. Woodworth was treated for minor injuries at the same hospital. Rice was uninjured, according to the investigating officer.

This incident is very similar to another Missouri motorcycle crash from Sunday in which a pickup rear-ended a motorcyclist that had just made a left turn. As with that incident, which we reported on here, the ?rear-end collision doctrine? would likely apply. This doctrine simply states that negligence is presumed on the part of the at-fault driver in rear-end collisions. In both cases, however, a personal injury attorney should be contacted immediately as evidence can be lost if action is delayed.

This Missouri crash is also a reminder to motorists to be more attentive on the roadways. Most Missouri and Illinois motorcycle crashes occur when other drivers fail to notice the motorcyclist and turn or merge into them.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a similar crash, contact The Bradley Law Firm for a free consultation. We have over 30 years of experience and our personal injury attorneys will offer you advice with no obligation to hire our firm. You will also never receive a legal fee from us as we are only compensated if we are successful on your case.

Full post as published by Missouri Accident Lawyer Blog on August 07, 2008 (boomark / email).