Missouri Four-Car Collision after Illegal Left Turn
A Jackson couple suffered injuries Sept. 21 in a four-car collision in Fruitland on Highway 61, Missouri State Highway Patrol officials said. According to an article in the Southeast Missourian, the accident occurred when a 1996 Ford driven by 58-year-old Donald J. Reisenbichler traveling northbound made a left turn into the path of a 2006 Toyota driven by 76-year-old Roy L. Glass.
Reisenbichler allegedly went off the roadway and hit two vehicles that were parked. Glass and his wife, Iverne, suffered moderate injuries and were transported to an area hospital. Reisenbichler was issued a citation for failure to yield. In this case, police have determined that Reisenbichler is at fault for causing this injury auto accident. The party that is negligent and caused the accident is usually held financially liable in an auto accident.
The Missouri auto accident attorneys at Page Law make a practice of representing victims of traffic collisions. We have helped victims obtain compensation, which helps pay for medical expenses, therapy, lost wages and even cost of medication. There are several steps you should take following a car accident. First, you should inform your insurance company about the crash. A police report should be filed if any injuries occur or if your vehicle has been damaged or totaled. Please make sure you immediately receive appropriate medical care if you have sustained injuries.
We would recommend that you also get tested thoroughly for other internal injuries, which sometimes do not surface until days after an accident. Victims of an auto accident who have suffered injuries would be well-advised to contact a St. Louis motor vehicle accident attorney to find out how they can get the best possible result in their case.
