Missouri Personal Injury Lawyer Blog

According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report, ten people have died in Missouri car accidents recently. Nine of the ten people killed were not wearing their seatbelts. One of these fatal car accidents occurred in Camden County, Missouri. The accident occurred on Route A and killed a 21-year-old girl. The girl was a passenger in the car and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the vehicle, a 20-year-old Marine, was allegedly driving too fast at a curve and ran off the road. The car hit a fence and flipped over, partially throwing the girl from the vehicle. The driver of the car walked away without injuries, but was found drunk and arrested for several infractions. He was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated, Careless and Imprudent Driving, Minor in Possession of Alcohol and Involuntary Manslaughter.

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A Missouri motorcycle crash in Boone County injured a 24-year-old motorcyclist. According to authorities the motorcyclist, who is from Columbia, Missouri, was thrown from his BMW motorcycle after he hit a mailbox on Route NN. Allegedly the man failed to negotiate a curve because he was speeding and skidded off the right side of the road.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol said the motorcyclist was driving too fast, and the speed coupled with the impact of hitting the mailbox threw the motorcyclist off of his bike. He was immediately transported to University Hospital for medical treatment.

Speeding often causes or contributes to motorcycle accidents. Speed also may increase the severity of injuries resulting in motorcycle traffic crashes. According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, 80 percent of Missouri motorcycle crashes result in injury or death. Additionally, in 99 percent of fatal Missouri motorcycle crashes, the motorcyclist is killed. Reduced speeds can greatly reduce the likelihood of these motorcycle accidents and injuries.

In the event of a motorcycle injury, call Page Law, A Missouri Injury Law Firm, for a free consultation. As a motorcyclist, Missouri motorcycle accident lawyer and partner of Page Law, I am dedicated to aggressively and successfully representing injured motorcyclists. There are no fees unless you recover. You can reach me 24 hours a day at 314.322.8515 or toll free at 1.800.500.INJURY (4658). You can also email me at john@pagecagle.com or visit my website, www.MotorcycleInjuryLawGroup.com for more information.

A recent Missouri railroad accident killed a pedestrian. According to the Kansas City Star, the victim was caught on a railroad overpass when the train approached. Authorities say the man tried to outrun the train, but was unable to escape.

The accident occurred in Kansas City at East 51st Street near Noland Road. The train was an Amtrak passenger train. According to the Federal Railroad Administration, less than five percent of all railroad accidents throughout the United States from January to August of 2008 involved passenger trains.

However, trespassers, like the pedestrian in the Missouri railroad crash above, represent over 90 percent of railroad accident fatalities. Nationally, from January to August of 2008, railroad crashes have killed 330 trespassers and over 290 trespassers have been injured.

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A Mississippi River barge accident that spilled over 200,000 gallons of oil into the river has ended up in court. Coast Guard investigations found that the towboat pilot on duty during the barge crash was improperly licensed and overworked when the accident occurred. The barge company was brought to court in a barge accident lawsuit, however, the tug pilot alleges faulty products caused the crash.

The tug pilot testified that radar and steering lever problems caused the crash. Specifically, he alleged these problems drew his tug into the path of the tanker he ultimately collided into. The allegedly malfunctioning radar was blamed for distracting the tug pilot from realizing his vessel was veering towards the tanker ship. The tug pilot claims after he realized he was headed for disaster, the steering wheel jammed and left him unable to change directions.

Barge accidents typically occur when barges are accidentally freed from tugboats, as opposed to tugboats being led in the wrong direction like this case. When barges are freed from tugboats, these large sea vessels are left open to veer into other sea vessels or static objects. Such barge accidents often cause severe injury and even death. It is also common to see barge employees injured in the course of employment aboard sea vessels.

Page Law is a St. Louis Injury Law Firm that aggressively represents people injured in maritime claims and employees injured through the course of barge work in Jones Act claims. For a free consultation, call us directly at 314.322.8515 or toll free at 1.800.500.INJURY (4658). You pay nothing unless you recover. You can also email me at john@pagecagle.com or visit www.BargeAccidentLawGroup.com for more information.

An injured Missouri truck driver was saved from a truck fire after an accident on Interstate 64. The man who saved the driver, and also allegedly caused the truck accident, was driving from Cape Girardeau to Columbia, Missouri. The man, who is a Mizzou employee, saw a two-car accident along the side of the highway; directing his attention away from the road and to the other accident, the man didn’t see a truck that was partly parked on a median near Highway 141.

He hit the truck going between 30 and 40 miles per hour, and a third car also rear-ended his vehicle. The third car that rear-ended him left the scene of the Missouri truck accident. Ironically enough, because the hit-and-run driver fled the scene, the Mizzou employee was able to reverse and move his car, which allowed him to save the injured truck driver from the flames.

The St. Louis Post Dispatch report details the events leading to both vehicles being totaled by the truck fire.

The injured truck driver was rushed to the hospital. West County EMS authorities say the man’s injuries would not have allowed him to escape his truck without assistance. Severe, life-altering injuries like this are frequently sustained in truck accidents, and injured victims often don’t know where to turn.

For experienced legal assistance and guidance on what to do after a truck crash, call an experienced St. Louis truck accident lawyer at Page Law, a Missouri Injury Firm for a free consultation. You pay nothing unless you recover. Our truck accident lawyers are experienced litigators and trial attorneys.

Call Page Law at 314.322.8515 or toll free at 1.800.500.INJURY (4658). You can also email me at john@pagecagle.com or visit my website, www.TruckAccidentLawGroup.com, for more information.

Changing weather conditions often create compromising driving conditions. The Missouri State Highway Patrol recently investigated and responded to over 60 weather-related accidents in just one day. Dropping temperatures change road conditions quickly, from light snowfall to frozen roadways, creating perilous driving situations and causing car accidents.

The Rolla Daily News reported on several recent Missouri car accidents, caused, at least in part, by changing road conditions.

One of these weather-related Missouri motorcycle accidents killed a motorcyclist recently. The victim, a 52-year-old man, was riding his motorcycle when ice caused his bike to run off Highway 17. The motorcyclist crashed into a ditch, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.

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A Missouri car accident left a police officer injured after she lost control of her vehicle. The Blue Springs officer was in route to assist other officers in a foot chase when she lost control of her car on South Outer Road. The officer was driving at high speeds when she hit a curb, and rolled the car over near Missouri 7.

The Kansas City Star reported, her car rolled down the embankment and rolled over twice. She was immediately taken to the hospital and treated for injuries.

Car accidents, like this one, regularly result from increased speeds and loss of control. The faster a car is going, the harder it is to control, and the more severe the damages in the event of a car accident.

Missouri car accident statistics, according to Missouri State Highway Patrol compilations, revealed that over 40% of all fatal Missouri automobile accidents in 2007 involved speeding. The majority of all Missouri car crashes, averaging over 15,000 per month, are speed-related. Because many of these accidents involve injuries, and even death, car accident lawsuits frequently arise.

Page || Cagle is a Missouri Personal Injury Law Firm that represents clients injured in car accidents, tractor trailer crashes and motorcycle accidents. For a free consultation with an experienced car accident attorney call 314.322.8515 or toll free at 1.800.500.INJURY (4658).

You can also email me at john@pagecagle.com or visit www.injuredclient.com for more information.

A recent Missouri semi truck accident, which caused another tractor trailer crash, injured three people. The large truck accidents occurred last Wednesday in Waynesville, Missouri. The first semi truck crash, on Interstate 44 near Big Piney River Bridge, occurred because the semi truck was jackknifing and crashed through median guard cables, pushing a car into a rock bluff.

The tractor trailer from the first large truck accident blocked both eastbound lanes of traffic on I-44, causing another Missouri tractor trailer crash. In the second large truck crash, a Freightliner trying to avoid the blockage on the interstate collided with another automobile.

Authorities say the woman driving the car involved in the second Waynesville auto accident moved to the shoulder of the road to avoid the previous crash when the Freightliner, also trying to avoid the first crash, slid on wet pavement, hit the first towed truck and caused it to strike the car. The Waynesville Daily Guide reported that the three individuals injured in the truck crashes, one of whom was 73 years old, were sent to a hospital in Rolla, Missouri for treatment.

If you or a loved one is injured in a truck crash call Page || Cagle, a St. Louis Personal Injury Law Firm, for a free consultation at 314.322.8515 or toll free at 1.800.500.INJURY (4658). You can also email me at john@pagecagle.com or visit my website, www.TruckAccidentLawGroup.com for more information.

A Missouri tractor trailer crash on Interstate 29, near St. Joseph, Missouri, injured two adults and three children. The tractor trailer hit a vehicle, crashed onto a road running underneath the interstate, and burst into flames. All injured victims were transported to the hospital.

According to the Highway Patrol, the tractor trailer driving north on Interstate 29 was traveling in the passing lane when it attempted to move into the driving lane. Upon changing lanes, the tractor trailer swerved and slammed into a Jeep. The big rig then struck a bridge rail on the northbound lanes before traveling over the rail and crashing on Missouri Route DD, which travels underneath the interstate. Following the violent St. Joseph truck accident and before rescue crews had arrived, the tractor trailer burst into flames.

When you add speed and size together, big rigs are hard to handle. Although the exact cause of this semi truck accident is pending investigation, swerving and jack-knifing tractor trailers often cause accidents and severe injury because drivers lose control of their weighty commercial vehicles.

If you or a loved one is injured in a tractor trailer crash, I am more than happy to discuss your case with you free of charge. I can be reached 24 hours a day at 314.322.8515 or toll free at 1.800.500.INJURY (4658). You can also email me at john@pagecagle.com or visit my website, www.MissouriTractorTrailerCrash.com for more information.

A motorcyclist was killed in a St. Louis County motorcycle accident after being thrown from his Harley Davidson recently. The 44-year-old man was killed in this single-vehicle accident on McDonnell Boulevard, near Lambert-St. Louis International Airport.

According to the Missouri Highway Patrol, the man was riding alone when his motorcycle ran off the side of McDonnell Boulevard near Harmon Lane, possibly because he lost control of the bike. The Harley struck a fence and the man was thrown off of his bike. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The specific cause of the accident is unknown.

Although the exact cause of this Missouri motorcycle crash is unknown, many similar accidents have occurred because motorcyclists lose control of their bikes when road conditions change, due to things such as debris, gravel on the road or potholes. Additionally, speed often plays a role in motorcycle crashes because not only is it easier to lose control while speeding, but also, it is more difficult to regain control when traveling faster.

Over a third of fatal motorcycle accidents every year are caused, at least in part, by speed. If you or a loved one is injured in a motorcycle crash, call Page Law, A St. Louis, MO Personal Injury Law Firm, for a free consultation. As a motorcyclist and Missouri motorcycle accident lawyer, I have aggressively represent injured clients, making sure they receive just compensation for their injuries.

You can reach me 24 hours a day at 314.322.8515 or toll free at 1.800.500.INJURY (4658). You can also email me at john@pagecagle.com or visit my website, www.MotorcycleInjuryLawGroup.com for more information.

Missouri police are investigating a three-car accident that occurred near Ashland, Missouri. The accident involved one large truck, a sport utility vehicle, and a van. The Missouri car accident critically injured one and sent two to the hospital. The Missouri Highway Patrol suspects the driver of the truck, who allegedly caused a portion of the accident, was under the influence of alcohol.

According to authorities, the accident occurred when the driver of the SUV was attempting to cross Highway 63 at Route A. The SUV hit the truck while trying to cross the highway, but regained control. After the truck was hit, the truck crossed over a lane of traffic and continued to hit a van that was entering the highway. Those injured in the Ashland auto accident were airlifted to the hospital; the driver of the van was the only uninjured driver.

Although no citations were issued at the scene of the accident, authorities report that the truck driver seemed to be under the influence of alcohol. Alcohol-related traffic accidents are, unfortunately, quite common and cause severe injury and death. In 2006, national statistics indicate that over 30% of the year’s traffic fatalities, nearly 14,000 deaths, were caused by alcohol-related accidents. Additionally, approximately 2,000 of those killed were children under the age of 14.

Alcohol-related car crashes often lead to car accident lawsuits and wrongful death claims. Page Law, A Missouri Personal Injury Law Firm, aggressively represents injured clients in Missouri car accident claims as well as the families of those killed in traffic accidents in wrongful death actions.

Contact Page Law for a free consultation. You pay nothing unless you recover. Call 314.322.8515 or toll free at 1.800.500.INJURY (4658). You can also email me at john@pagecagle.com or visit www.missouricaraccident.com for more information.