Missouri Personal Injury Lawyer Blog

A Missouri woman filed a personal injury claim after sustaining severe injuries in a St. Clair County car accident. The woman alleges injuries to her neck, back, shoulder, hip, and wrist. She is suing for injury against the driver of the vehicle, as well as his employer.

This Missouri car accident lawsuit alleges the Plaintiff was driving west on State Street, and the employee (defendant) was driving his truck in the same direction on the same street when he hit her. Allegedly, the driver of the truck traveled outside of his lane and hit the woman's car, causing her to not only sustain injuries but also to miss work. She sued for lost wages, medical costs and pain and suffering.

It is alleged that there is evidence of truck driver negligence in several respects:

1. That he was driving over the speed limit;
2. That he failed to drive with reasonable caution or carefully;
3. That he failed to stop or slow down before the collision; and
4. That he drove without a driver's license.

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The wife of a tractor trailer truck driver killed in an Alabama highway accident brought a wrongful death lawsuit against another truck driver. The truck accident was caused by the second truck hitting the decedent’s truck after it was laying idle on a roadway after rolling over. In this case, the decedent allegedly lost control of his tractor-trailer and his large truck swerved into the median, struck a road sign, went into a drainage ditch, and then traveled back up onto the highway while rolling over. The tractor trailer came to rest partially blocking the road. It is disputed whether he was fatally injured after the initial events.

The defendant truck driver was traveling on the roadway when he saw the decedent’s truck lying across the road. The defendant allegedly slammed on his breaks, but the large truck he was driving wasn’t able to stop in time. He collided into the decedent’s tractor trailer. At the time of the accident it is undisputed that the defendant was driving within the 70-mile-per hour speed limit and had his headlights on. He was not cited in the accident.

The decedent’s family filed a truck accident lawsuit against the other driver and the trucking company he worked for wrongful death. However, the evidence did not establish that the defendant colliding into the truck caused the decedents death. Also, it was found likely that the initial, single-vehicle crash, caused the decedent’s death. The court found the only evidence the plaintiff had to support that the second accident was the proximate cause of the death was through the testimony of an accident-reconstruction expert.

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Five Seriously Injured in Fatal Motorcycle Crash

A recent motorcycle accident killed two motorcyclists and seriously injured three others. In this motorcycle accident, a group of motorcyclists were riding together and were traveling southbound when a northbound automobile swerved on the road. The driver of the swerving vehicle was a 16-year-old girl. She overcorrected towards the left and into the group of motorcycles. The young girl hit one motorcycle, which caused the motorcycles following behind to react.

The first motorcycle hit was thrown off the roadway and landed in a ditch. Both the motorcyclist and its passenger were thrown from the bike and were killed at the motorcycle accident scene. Additionally, two motorcyclists behind the first bike reacted to the initial crash by skidding and sliding several feet on the highway before being thrown off of their bikes. These motorcyclists were immediately transported to the hospital, along with the young automobile driver, who also sustained severe injuries.

With more motorcycles on the road than ever, the number of motorcycle crashes and motorcycle injuries continues to rise. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration notes that the number of registered motorcycles has increased tremendously, but the percentage of fatalities per motorcycle has increased at a much greater rate. Statistics always indicate that automobile drivers are the leading cause of motorcycle crash injuries, as in the case above. Studies also point a finger of blame at speeding bikes and drivers without adequate training.

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Statistics indicate that millions of Americans are involved in car accidents every year. It is important that you know what to do in the event of an automobile accident. The following tips will prepare you and make handling the aftermath of a car crash a little easier.

1. Always call the police and file a police report. Many car accident victims have lost deserved compensation because they have decided not to call the police and they didn’t have a formal police report made. It is important after a Missouri car accident to stay at the accident scene until emergency personnel arrive. If you are able, give an accurate description of the car accident and make sure you have the Missouri police officer’s name and that he/she has your version of the automobile accident.
2. After the crash, exchange information with others involved in the and those nearby the accident scene. You should always get the names, addresses, driver’s license number and insurance information from the other drivers involved in the car accident or truck accident. It is important that you get the same contact information from individuals near the accident scene, who witnessed the accident. If there ends up being a dispute over the sequence of events leading to the car crash, third party witnesses will be an important tool in providing information.

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A Missouri car accident involving three vehicles on Highway 5 in Camden County, Missouri seriously injured four people. According to Missouri Highway Patrol, a man driving a Cadillac traveling northbound on Highway 5 rear-ended another vehicle, a Chevrolet. The Cadillac sent the Chevrolet across the centerline and into oncoming traffic. The Chevrolet then hit another vehicle head-on.

The four individuals seriously injured in the accident were between the ages of 72 and 89. They were all sent to the hospital and all are residents of Columbia, Missouri. The driver of the Cadillac was not injured, but the two occupants of the Chevrolet sustained moderate injuries, although both refused medical treatment at the scene of the accident. All injured parties were wearing seat belts.

This car accident on Route 5 likely resulted from the Cadillac driver’s negligence. When a car is rear-ended, like the Chevrolet, usually the driver who collided into the vehicle’s rear, will be found at fault for failure to drive cautiously and maintain an adequate distance between vehicles.

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Taillight visibility is often an issue of dispute in truck accident claims when failure to maintain the truck is alleged. Often, when a motor vehicle is hit from behind, the vehicle that rear-ended the automobile in front of it will be held liable.

Typically courts will find rear-ending driver failed to keep a proper distance between the car in front of it or that the car failed to maintain a reasonable and cautious speed that would allow for safe immediate stops. However, if a car rear-ends a vehicle and causes a truck accident because the leading car’s taillights were not visible, the car that would typically be “at-fault” may be able to file suit against the leading car’s driver for failure to maintain the taillights. We do not see many of these Missouri truck accident cases.

A case that establishes the above rationale was litigated in Louisiana courts. In this case the parents of a deceased minor brought a wrongful death claim against the driver of a large truck that was hit in the rear by the minor. Here, the truck driver was waiting to make a left turn in the lane when the minor collided into the rear of the truck.

The minor was killed in the large truck crash. Although in most cases the minor would be found liable for rear-ending the truck, here, the truck driver stopped in a travelled portion of the highway to turn and did not have visible taillights or other visible warning lights to signal a turn. The court held that because of the lack of visible taillights, the decedent minor was not negligent in failing to observe the truck.

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Saint Charles, Missouri is the county seat of St. Charles County. In the early years of its statehood, Saint Charles served as capital of Missouri until Jefferson City was ready to assume the role. Saint Charles is arguably the starting point of the Lewis and Clark expedition as it was the last established American city along the route and where Clark waited for Lewis to arrive from St. Louis. Much like any growing city, the inflow of new residents leads to an increase of cars on the road and an increase in auto and truck accidents.

The Saint Charles tractor trailer accident attorneys at Page//Cagle have represented those seriously injured in accidents for their entire careers. A large number of the cases we handle are referred to us by other lawyers and law firms because many law firms simply do not have the time or the resources needed to take on serious injury cases. Whether you were injured in a Saint Charles car accident, truck accident, or motorcycle accident the St. Charles County personal injury lawyers at Page//Cagle will provide the kind of expertise that’s needed to win serious auto accident cases and justly compensate the victims for their injuries.

As Saint Charles auto accident lawyers, Page//Cagle, a Missouri Personal Injury Law Firm, we have been handling these cases our entire careers. We have successfully and aggressively represented clients injured in many types of vehicle accident cases.

To reach the Saint Charles motorcycle accident lawyers at Page//Cagle, 24 hours a day, call 314.322.8515 or toll free at 1.800.500.INJURY (4658). If you do not want to call or cannot call, you can email John Page directly at john@pagecagle.com. The consultation is free and there is no fee unless we recover for you. We look forward to discussing your case and helping you through these difficult times.

A recent truck accident case in Washington was the result of defective truck equipment. This interstate highway truck accident ended up with the truck crashing through a guard rail and rolling over into a median. Authorities say the truck driver lost control of the vehicle because of a bad tire. The tire allegedly came apart before the incident and caused the crash. The truck driver was injured during the truck accident.

When a Missouri truck accident occurs because of a defective product, as alleged here, usually a product liability lawsuit will be filed to recover for injuries and resulting damages. However, product liability claims in regard to items such as tires are assessed differently than other product liability claims.

An injury victim can file a product liability claim after a product, while being used in the proper manner, failed to work correctly and caused injury to a consumer. Tires are often hard to assess in terms of being used for the “proper manner.” This is because even when used in the correct manner, in terms of driving, dangerous situations can still be created through driver (consumer) fault.

Drivers can use the product in an inappropriate way in terms of care, causing Missouri truck accidents. For instance, a semi-truck driver may not maintain the tires on his tractor trailer according to the correct safety standards.

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Every morning kids in Missouri get onto the school bus to go to school. From Saint Louis to Kansas City, loving parents send their children off with a hug and kiss and trust the driver of the school bus to get their little ones to school safely.

On Thursday October 10, 2008, the unthinkable happened in Gray Ridge, Missouri. A school bus loaded with several school children, ages six to thirteen, failed to yield and was hit by an SUV. This Missouri bus accident is every parent’s nightmare. The SUV had 6 passengers that were all wearing seatbelts. They were seriously injured in the bus accident and five were transferred to the hospital by ambulance. The driver of the SUV was airlifted to Cape Girardeau, MO medical facility. The children on the school bus and the 43 year old driver sustained minor injuries. The Missouri school bus driver was treated at a nearby facility. The SUV is reported to be totaled and the bus has extensive damage.

Although the children seemed to be fine, it is important to recognize the fear the parents felt when they received a call informing them their child had been in a bus accident. It serves as a reminder that even big yellow busses are not immune to accidents and can cause a lot of damage.

I am a founding partner of the St. Louis personal injury law firm, Page//Cagle. As a Missouri personal injury attorney, I successfully and aggressively represent bus accident victims on a daily basis. If you have any questions or concerns involving a Missouri bus accident case or any other personal injury case, I am happy to discuss the facts with you and answer any concerns you may have. I offer free consultations and there is no fee unless you recover.

You can contact me 24 hours a day at 314.322.8515 or toll free at 1.800.500.INJURY (4658). You can email me at john@pagecagle.com or visit www.injuredclient.com for more information.

O’Fallon, Missouri is located in central Saint Charles County, Missouri. O’Fallon is one of the largest cities in Missouri and is currently in the midst of a population boom. During the 1830’s and inspired by Gottfried Duden’s Republic of the Western States of North America, many Germans settled in the O’Fallon area. Many rapidly growing cities, like O’Fallon, experience sudden rises in personal injuries as more people flood the area and require the assistance of an experienced personal injury law firm.

The O’Fallon car crash lawyers at Page Cagle have represented those seriously injured in accidents for their entire careers. We do not believe in simply taking and processing large amounts of cases; rather, we limit the number of cases we accept so that each and every client receives the proper personal attention they deserve. Whether you have a O’Fallon truck accident injury or were injured in a boating accident or railroad accident the Saint Charles County auto accident attorneys at Page Cagle will provide the kind of expert representation that wins cases and earns our clients the compensation they need.

The O’Fallon motorcycle accident attorneys at Page Cagle will be happy to discuss your case with you and answer any and all questions you may have. The consultation is always free.

We can be reached 24 hours a day at (314) 322-8515. There is no fee unless you recover for the serious personal injuries you sustained. If you do not want to call or cannot call, you can email John Page directly at john@pagecagle.com. We look forward to discussing your case and helping you through these very trying times.

One man was injured in a Missouri head-on collision Sept. 27 on the Interstate 57 after the left rear tires failed on a recreational vehicle, causing it to cross the median and strike a tractor. According to an article in the Standard-Democrat, the recreational vehicle was being driven by 78-year-old Paul E. Rose of McAllen, Texas. The tractor, driven by 38-year-old Kevin Taylor on the southbound lanes struck a car being towed by the recreational vehicle, Missouri State Highway Patrol officials said.

Both the vehicles went off the roadway and rolled over. The towed vehicle, which Taylor struck, reportedly exploded on impact and caught fire. Taylor was reportedly uninjured while Rose was transported to an area hospital where he was treated for moderate injuries.

Based on this news report, it appears that this auto accident was caused by the tires that blew in the recreational vehicle. Any time a tire failure causes an accident, injury victims should consult and experienced Missouri product defect attorney to examine the tires to see if they were defective. If this accident had caused catastrophic injuries or death, the company that manufactured the defective tires could be held liable.

Sometimes, tire blowouts on the freeway could also be caused because of lack of proper maintenance. In such cases the vehicle owner may be held liable if the other party is injured or killed.

It takes a knowledgeable and skilled Missouri personal injury attorney to dissect these cases, investigate specific incidents, pinpoint causes and determine who was responsible. If you or someone you love has been involved in a Missouri auto accident, please call me or e-mail me to find out if you have a personal injury case. At my firm consultations are always free.

Saint Joseph, Missouri is the county seat of Buchanan County, in northwestern Missouri. Saint Joseph is sometimes referred to, informally, as “St. Joe” and is often spelled “St. Joseph.” In its infancy, Saint Joseph was a last-stop for journeys into the “Wild West”, being one of the last supply points over the Missouri River. During the 1860’s, Saint Joseph was actually one of the endpoints of the Pony Express. Finally, Saint Joseph was where Jesse James was murdered in his home in 1882. As a small town on the fringes of the “Wild West”, Saint Joseph has a long standing familiarity with serious personal injuries.

The Saint Joseph auto accident attorneys at Page//Cagle have represented those seriously injured through the negligence of others for their entire careers. A significant number of the cases we handle are referred to us by other lawyers and law firms since many law firms are not set up to handle serious injury cases. The cases are expensive to prepare and extremely time consuming. Whether you were injured in an Saint Joseph truck accident, barge accident, or have a workers’ compensation claim, the Buchanan County truck accident attorneys at Page//Cagle will employ every possible resource to ensure a timely and successful resolution to your case.

As personal injury attorneys in Saint Joseph, we have been handling these types of cases our entire careers. We have successfully and aggressively represented clients injured in many different personal injury situations.

To reach the Saint Joseph motorcycle accident attorneys at Page//Cagle, 24 hours a day, call 314.322.8515 or toll free at 1.800.500.INJURY (4658). If you do not want to call or cannot call, you can email John Page personally at john@pagecagle.com. We also provide free consultations in our office, at your home, or at any other location you choose. There is no fee unless we recover for you. Your case is important to us; we look forward to discussing your situation and helping you through these difficult times.

A 56 year old Rolla, MO construction worker who was directing traffic on U.S. 63 north of Thayer, was killed after two vehicles crashed on the highway, according to a report on KY3 News. Missouri State Highway Patrol officials said a tractor-trailer slammed into a stopped sport utility vehicle. The semi then ran off the right side of the highway and overturned on the worker. He was pronounced dead at the scene of the Thayer truck accident.

The driver of the tractor-trailer, a 57-year-old man, was uninjured. The driver of the SUV suffered moderate injuries. She was treated at an area Missouri hospital.

Anybody who is injured on the job in Missouri is entitled to fair compensation for their injuries and financial strain. An experienced Missouri worker’s compensation attorney can help protect the injured victim’s rights.

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