Personal Injury Law

Missouri man seriously injured after a trailer accident

By Ryan Bradley, Esq.

Robert Bryant, 45, was seriously injured Saturday evening in Warren County after the Dodge Ram pickup he was driving crashed into a trailer being pulled by another pickup.

According to the investigating officer from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, both Bryant?s pickup and the pickup towing the trailer were near the center line on Route B. As they passed each other, the trailer drifted out and was struck by Bryant?s pickup.

Bryant was seriously injured and taken by ambulance to St. Joseph West Hospital. He was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash.

The investigation into this crash will look to see just where both vehicles were at the time of this Missouri injury accident. The initial crash report simply says that they were both riding close to the center line. If the pickup towing the trailer had drifted into oncoming traffic, then the driver may be found to be negligent and be held liable for damages.

Many personal injury lawsuits have been filed as a result of a trailer or other debris being lost by the vehicle towing it. You are legally responsible for all items being towed by your car or truck, and if they cause an accident, you may be held liable.

Full post as published by Missouri Accident Lawyer Blog on June 07, 2009 (boomark / email).