Posted On: March 5, 2010 by Missouri Personal Injury Attorney

Missouri Auto Accident Injures Five

Five people sustained injuries in a Missouri auto accident. According to a news report in the Sedalia Democrat, the accident occurred as one driver who was northbound on Route 131 at Highway 50 failed to yield right-of-way to an eastbound vehicle. The injured parties included four adults and one infant. Thankfully, this incident did not involve any life-threatening injuries, according to the news report.

Failing to yield right-of-way is a common cause of Missouri auto accidents. We see this problem occur most commonly in accidents that take place at street intersections. Very often, these types of accidents will involve a driver who fails to yield right-of-way to another or a driver who runs a red light. Both of these circumstances are serious traffic violations under Missouri law. The driver who failed to yield right-of-way in such cases could be determined to be at fault for the accident and could be held liable for injuries, damages and losses suffered by the victims of a car accident. In such cases, victims could seek compensation to cover medical expenses, loss of wages, cost of surgery, physical therapy or other related damages.

If you or a loved one has been injured an auto accident, you need the help and guidance of an experienced St. Louis car crash attorney. A skilled and knowledgeable auto accident lawyer at Page Cagle can help protect your legal rights and make sure you secure just compensation to cover expenses and damages associated with your injuries. Please keep in mind that there may be time limits within which to file your Missouri personal injury claim or lawsuit. Our attorneys will evaluate your case free of charge and you will not pay anything until we recover money for you. Call us today at 866-620-5757 for a free consultation.

Source: http://www.sedaliademocrat.com/news/span-21828-style-font.html