Personal Injury Law

Osage County, Missouri car wreck sends four to the hospital

By Ryan Bradley, Esq.

Icy roads may have contributed to an accident Saturday afternoon on Route Y that sent four people to the hospital, two with serious injuries.

Jesse Robbins, 43, was traveling westbound on Route Y near Missouri 89 when his car began to slide out of control and crossed the center line. According to the investigating officer, Robbins? 1993 Dodge slid into oncoming traffic where it hit a 2003 Chevrolet head on.

Robbins was seriously injured and taken to Capital Regional Medical Center in Jefferson City, Missouri for treatment. Three occupants of the Chevrolet were also hospitalized. Michael Jarvis, 27, was seriously injured and both Jason Hafley, 23, and Wendy Jarvis, 38, suffered moderate injuries. All three were taken to Phelps County Hospital.

Though icy roads may have played a role this Missouri car accident, dangerous road conditions do not excuse any drivers that cause a wreck. This case will need to be investigated by an experienced personal injury lawyer, but the fact that there are winter weather conditions will not be a solid defense if one of the drivers is found liable for damages.

If you are injured in a Missouri car accident, even if it was partially caused by icy or wet roads, contact a Missouri car accident attorney as soon as possible.

Full post as published by Missouri Accident Lawyer Blog on December 20, 2008 (boomark / email).