Three people were injured in a Washington auto accident after their van went off the roadway and slid down an embankment. According to King5 News, the single car accident occurred in the 17000 block of State Route 900 in Renton. Washington State Patrol officials said the 2003 Ford Econoline van veered off the roadway and went into a ditch and then struck an embankment. The driver and two passengers were all ejected from the van. The driver was ejected in spite of wearing a seatbelt, officials said. However he sustained the least of the injuries. Two others, who were not wearing their seatbelts, are in serious condition. Troopers believe alcohol was involved in the crash. The driver was arrested on suspicion of DUI.

Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a serious crime in Washington State. According to the Revised Code of Washington Section 46.61.502, driving under the influence is when "a person is guilty of driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug if the person drives a vehicle within the state." It is also illegal to drive with a blood alcohol level of 0.08 percent or higher.

In such cases, victims can file a claim with the help of an experienced car accident Seattle lawyer against the at-fault party to cover their medical expenses, loss of earnings, cost of hospitalization, therapy and other related damages. This incident is also an important reminder for all of us to wear seatbelts. There is no question that seatbelts save lives.

A woman was killed in a Washington pedestrian accident after she was struck by a car while crossing a street in Lynnwood, Washington. According to a news report in the Herald Net, the woman was attempting to cross the 5300 block of 168th Street SW, when a car struck her. The injured victim was transported to a Seattle hospital where she died. Officials say the woman was not in a marked crosswalk. They also say that speed doesn't seem to have been a factor. The car's driver has not been cited or arrested pending an investigation.

Washington State law requires motorists to yield right-of-way to pedestrians walking in marked or unmarked crosswalks. According to the Revised Code of Washington Section 46.61.235 (1): "The operator of an approaching vehicle shall stop and remain stopped to allow a pedestrian or bicycle to cross the roadway within an unmarked or marked crosswalk when the pedestrian or bicycle is upon or within one lane of the half of the roadway upon which the vehicle is traveling or onto which it is turning. For purposes of this section "half of the roadway" means all traffic lanes carrying traffic in one direction of travel, and includes the entire width of a one-way roadway."

However, when a pedestrian is not in a marked crosswalk or crosses the roadway illegally, then it is very likely the pedestrian's fault. However, in any Seattle pedestrian accident case, it is extremely important for all aspects of the incident to be analyzed thoroughly so the facts can be determined. It is possible that an unsafe and pre-existing condition here, contributed to the accident. If you or a loved one has been injured in a Washington pedestrian accident, please contact a Seattle personal injury lawyer to find out more information about your legal rights and options.

A Seattle father and son, who both sustained major injuries in a DUI car accident, received tremendous support from their community. According to a Fox News report, the driver who struck the father and son was sentenced to two and a half years in prison. The convicted motorist was under the influence of alcohol and drugs when he hit the father and son as they stood on the driveway of their home, causing debilitating injury to both. The son lost his leg in the crash and the father suffered devastating neck and ankle injuries. The family owns a Chinese restaurant in West Seattle, which had to be shut down because of their injuries and inability to work. So far, the family is unsure if and when the restaurant can be reopened.

As we all know, drunk driving is against the law and is a serious crime. What we very often do not hear about is how these accidents affect the families of injured individuals. In this particular case, not only did the father and son suffer catastrophic injuries, but it seems like they have lost the business they worked hard to establish and they've lost their livelihood. One man's decision to get behind the wheel under the influence of alcohol and drugs greatly impacted this family's life. The driver can apologize all he wants. But the young man will never get his leg back. And the family may never get its business back.

When a drunk driver causes an injury accident, he or she can be held not only criminally responsible, but also financially responsible for medical expenses and other costs incurred by the victims or their families. In such cases, injured victims can seek compensation with the help of skilled Seattle car accident lawyers to help cover medical expenses, loss of wages, cost of hospitalization, as well as costs for any physical therapy or rehabilitation that is needed for treatment of accident-related injuries.

The Washington State Liquor Control Board has issued citations to two Spokane bars in connection with a DUI car crash in December, which resulted in three deaths. According to an Associated Press news report, the driver who caused the head-on collision was "over-served" at the downtown Spokane bars a The Lion's Lair and the BLVD. Officials say they want the BLVD's license suspended for a month and are asking for a five-day suspension or a fine against the Lion's Lair. The drunk driver apparently drove west in the eastbound lanes of the Interstate 90 in Spokane. The drunk driver, as well as two people in the other car, were killed in the collision.

This news, interestingly enough, comes around the same time as when Men's Health and USA Today released a study listing Spokane 51st among the "Drunkest Cities" in the United States. In fact, Spokane ranked higher than Seattle on this list. By assisting drunk driving accident victims, Seattle auto accident lawyers are working to help lower the cityas ranking as the 64th drunkest city in the United States.

A pedestrian was critically injured in a Spokane car accident in the South Hill area, according to a KXLY news report. The injury collision occurred at the intersection of 10th and Oak where the victim was hit by a car. The driver of the car fled the scene of the crash. The victim was taken to a local hospital. The pedestrian is believed to have sustained life-threatening injuries. The suspectas vehicle has been described as a light brown or blue sedan with a loud muffler.

As a Seattle car accident attorney, Kirk Bernard understands the serious consequences of hit-and-run accidents. Leaving the scene of an auto collision is a serious crime in Washington State and is punishable by jail time. According to the Revised Code of Washington Section 46.52.020: "A driver of any vehicle involved in an accident resulting in the injury to or death of any person or involving striking the body of a deceased person shall immediately stop such vehicle at the scene of such accident or as close thereto as possible but shall then forthwith return to, and in every event remain at, the scene of such accident until he or she has fulfilled the requirements of subsection (3) of this section; every such stop shall be made without obstructing traffic more than is necessary."

Four people were hospitalized with injuries from a Washington car accident on a collision on Highway 99, The Seattle Times reports. A collision between two cars sent one car off the roadway and into adjacent railroad tracks. Another car rolled over and landed on its roof. The four victims were transported to a Seattle hospital for treatment of their injuries. The extent of their injuries is not known. Drugs or alcohol were not involved in the accident. Seattle police are still investigating the cause of the accident.

In auto accident cases where two or more vehicles are involved, one of the most important questions to ask is, aWho was at fault for the accident?a If the collision occurred at an intersection, it is possible that one of the drivers failed to yield right-of-way at the intersection or ran a red light or stop sign. Seattle car accident lawyers often see first-hand how speed, driving recklessly or distracted driving may be common reasons for collisions taking place.

A 50-year-old driver was injured in a Washington car accident after his 2005 Toyota pickup truck was rear-ended by a 1997 Nissan Maxima. The driver of the Toyota was making a left turn into the Sundown M. Ranch from the northbound State Route 821 in Selah, Washington, the Yakima Herald-Republic reports. Both drivers were transported to a local hospital. The extent of their injuries is not known. Officials believe that the woman driving the Maxima may have been inattentive just before the collision occurred. It is not clear what she was doing at the time.

Distractions and inattention amount to negligence when it comes to vehicular accidents. Distractions could include anything from talking on a hand-held cell phone, texting, eating, applying makeup or looking out the window at something that caught your eye. This is how most rear-end accidents are caused and several of these incidents often result in serious injuries. It could cause head injuries, spinal cord injuries or other types of neck and back injuries. Whiplash is one of the most common consequences of a rear-end collision. If you have been injured in a car accident as a result of a rear-end collision caused by a negligent driver, you can file a claim with the help of a Seattle car accident attorney seeking compensation for the medical expenses incurred as well as loss of wages.

A 25-year-old man died in a Washington auto accident after he drove the wrong way on Interstate 90 and crashed into a truck. According to a news report in the Snoqualmie Valley Record Reporter, the Bremerton man was driving a 2000 Jeep Cherokee east in the westbound lanes near milepost 28. The Jeep narrowly missed a Washington State Patrol trooper's vehicle and crashed into a bakery truck. The Jeep driver died. His 25-year-old female passenger sustained serious injuries as did the driver of the truck. Both injured victims were transported to a Seattle hospital. Police believe that alcohol was a factor in this fatal car accident.

It is against the law in Washington State to drive under the influence of intoxicants such as alcohol or drugs. It is also illegal to drive with a blood alcohol level of 0.08 percent or higher. According to the Washington State Department of Transportation, there were a total of 521 traffic accident fatalities in 2008. Out of those, 225 or 43 percent were alcohol-related collisions. Also, 182 of these DUI collisions (about 35 percent), involved a driver with a blood alcohol level of more than 0.08 percent.

In cases where someone has been struck by a drunk driver, the victim can file a claim against the driver's insurance seeking compensation. Victims in such cases, can seek compensation to cover medical expenses, lost wages, cost of hospitalization and other related damages. If the drunk driver who caused the accident dies in the crash, then a claim for compensation can be filed against the driver's estate or his liability insurance. These can be complicated claims and are best handled by an experienced Seattle personal injury lawyer who has successfully represented injured car accident victims.

Chrysler has issues an auto product defect recall for more than 355,500 minivans because of a defective airbag sensor, which could cause the airbag to fail in the event of a car accident. According to a news report, Chrysler's recall scheduled to begin in June, covers 355,562 of its 2005-2006 Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan minivans, including 259,437 in the United States and 72,035 in Canada.

Chrysler officials said they found that one of the front airbag crash sensors could crack under certain environmental conditions and allow water to enter the sensor causing the sensor to become inoperative. So far, no injuries or fatalities relating to these defects have been reported. If the front crash sensors become inoperative in these vehicles, the driver will be warned by the airbag warning light. However, until the vehicle is repaired, the occupants of the vehicle may not receive protection in the event of a car crash.

Airbag defects can result in devastating injuries or even death. Thanks to modern vehicle technology, airbags are an important safety feature in all vehicles today and if they function the way they are supposed to, they definitely offer enhanced protection to the vehicle's occupants. The most common airbag defects in vehicles are failure to deploy and unintentional deployment a which means they deploy when they are not supposed to deploy. Both of these occurrences may result in serious injuries.

If you suspect an airbag malfunction caused your serious injuries or caused your car accident, please contact a reputable Seattle auto accident law firm. Make sure you preserve the vehicle in its current condition, in tact, so it can be examined by an expert for any evidence of product defects. Doing away with the vehicle may destroy the only evidence you may have in an auto products liability case.

Toyota has recalled more than 8.5 million vehicles over auto product defects a primarily sticky gas pedals, defective floor mats that can slip and jam the accelerator, and brake issues. Based on news reports, outside experts even speculate that electromagnetic interference may have caused several incidents of unintended acceleration in recalled Toyota models. Now, the auto maker is facing a government inquiry over whether it tried to delay or avoid a recall in the first place.

Parents of a Seattle resident are one of many who are asking questions about how and why their son died. According to a KOMO News report, like many injured victims or grieving families, the bereaved parents are wondering whether sudden acceleration caused by a sticky gas pedal in the victimas Toyota Tundra may have caused the fatal car accident on Oct. 17, 2007. The crash occurred when the pickup truck inexplicably crashed head-on into a tree.

Recently this victimas parents found out that his Tundra was on the recall list as well. They now rightly believe that had Toyota paid attention to the problem, recalled the vehicles and fixed the defects, their son would have been alive.

Toyota's recall comes too late for those in situations similar to this familyas. It is too little too late for those who have suffered catastrophic injuries potentially as a result of the unintended acceleration problem. It is too late for those drivers who have been sent to prison because their car went out of control and injured or killed someone. Seattle personal injury attorneys understand that there have been several car accident cases nationwide where drivers tried convincing juries that it was not them, but their car that was to blame. But no one believed them. Some of those cases are now being reviewed by local prosecutors in different parts of the country.

Two people sustained serious injuries in a Washington auto accident after they were struck by a car while walking on Southwest 356th Street in Federal Way. According to a news report in the Seattle Times, the driver who struck and injured the pedestrian tried to leave the scene, but was apprehended by police and arrested on suspicion of hit-and-run. One of the victims was airlifted to a Seattle hospital due to suffering life-threatening injuries. The other victim, a 50-year-old man, was also transported to a local hospital, but his injuries are not believed to be as serious as the other pedestrian. Officials are also looking into whether alcohol or drugs were involved in this major injury collision.

Several motorists and skilled Seattle car accident lawyers know that leaving the scene of an accident is a serious violation of Washington State Law. According to the Revised Code of Washington Section 46.52.020: "A driver of any vehicle involved in an accident resulting in the injury to or death of any person or involving striking the body of a deceased person shall immediately stop such vehicle at the scene of such accident or as close thereto as possible but shall then forthwith return to, and in every event remain at, the scene of such accident until he or she has fulfilled the requirements of subsection (3) of this section; every such stop shall be made without obstructing traffic more than is necessary."

Four people were injured to varying degrees in a double head-on car accident in Jefferson County, Missouri on Missouri Route 185. The accident occurred January 30, 2012 at 11:35am when a vehicle crossed the centerline of the roadway and crashed head-on into two separate vehicles.

Walter G. Cates of Washington, Missouri and John W. Woodcock of Ballwin, Missouri were driving their vehicles on southbound Missouri Route 185, south of the Meramec River. Russell B. Mercer drove a 2002 Nissan Xterra across the centerline into oncoming traffic. First, the Xterra crashed into the 2006 Ford Taurus driven by Cates. Then, the Xterra crashed into the 2008 Dodge Ram driven by Woodcock.

Four people were ultimately injured in the collisions. Mercer suffered serious injuries. Cates and Woodcock suffered moderate injuries. Paula J. Woodcock, an occupant in Woodcockas vehicle, suffered minor injuries. All of the injured parties were taken to Missouri Baptist Hospital in Sullivan, Missouri. The sole exception was Mercer, who was taken to Mercy Hospital in Creve Coeur Missouri.

When multiple accident victims suffer moderate to serious personal injury in a Jefferson County Missouri accident, there is a significant chance that at least one of them suffered a brain injury. Car accidents are a major cause of traumatic brain injury (TBI) in the United States. Car crashes are a cause of 40% of brain injuries in Missouri. In all, over 2 million people suffer from some sort of brain injury in the United States.

TBI can dramatically alter the course of an accident victimas life. The brain is the control center of the human body. When the brain of an accident victim is injured, the accident victim may suffer from issues that affect their ability to function in some capacity. Even mild TBI can require hospitalization and long term medical treatment. Anyone who suffers TBI as a result of a truck accident should contact an experienced St. Louis brain injury lawyer or have a loved one contact the attorney.

A woman from the rural area surrounding Granby, Missouri drowned after a Newton County car accident on January 23, 2012.

Jennifer and Robert Youngblodod were driving on Old Scenic Drive near Fremont Lane. Robert, who was driving a Honda Accord, became distracted while driving. The Honda drove off the east side of the roadway, down an embankment, and into nearby Shoal Creek.

The couple called 911 while still in the vehicle in the creek. The couple did not know exactly where they were. Investigating authorities believe that both Jennifer and Robert managed to escape the vehicle after it crashed into the creek. However, Jennifer never made it to the bank. When the authorities arrived, Jennifer had drowned and was swept down the creek.

Car accidents are often harrowing for accidents. Car accidents that involved a body of water are even more terrifying. The moments after any kind of motor vehicle collision are confusing for accident victims. If the accident victim is inside a sinking vehicle, the confusion can be life threatening.

Studies indicate that panic is a common cause of death in car accidents that involve bodies of water. While the situation is harrowing for anyone, understanding how to react can reduce the amount of panic that the accident victim feels.

First, the accident victim should lower the windows. In most modern cars, the windows are controlled by the vehicles electrical system. Like all electrical devices, the vehicleas electrical system will begin to malfunction in water. Lowering the windows first will create an effective escape route for the accident victim. If the power window function is no longer working, the accident victims should use a heavy object to break the window.

Next, the accident victim should remove his or her seatbelt. Escaping from the vehicle with the seatbelt on is impossible, but many accident victims forget this step while panicking. Removing the safety devices from any child occupants is always important at this stage.

Finally, the accident victim should quickly escape the vehicle from the window. A vehicle can fill up with water in 60 to 120 seconds. While the vehicle still has air, the accident victim should take a breath, exit the vehicle, and swim to the surface as quickly as possible.

If capable, the accident victim should contact emergency services for medical treatment. Trained medical professionals can identify and treat the injuries resulting from the accident. After receiving medical treatment, the accident victim should contact a St. Louis Missouri accident attorney for a legal consultation about the accident.

A woman from Imperial, Missouri and a woman from Hillsboro, Missouri were hurt in a Jefferson County Missouri injury car accident on January 19, 2012 at 2:40pm. The Thursday afternoon accident occurred when one of them failed to stop at a red light at the intersection of MO-141 and Romaine Creek Road.

Judith A. Fletcher of Hillsboro was traveling westbound on Romaine Creek Road through the intersection. Chastity M. Duncan of Imperial failed to stop at a red light, crashing into the front of Fletcheras 2008 Chevrolet Impala. The Impala was totaled in the crash.

Both Fletcher and Duncan suffered moderate personal injury in the accident. Rock Township ambulance transported them to St. Anthonyas Hospital for medical treatment.

Red-light running is a major cause of injury crashes in the United States. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were more than 2.3 million intersection-related crashes in a single year. Those intersection-related crashes resulted in over 7,500 fatalities. The NHTSAas Fatality Analysis Reporting System indicates that more than 700 deaths were caused by running a red light in particular. The problem is so widespread that one in three people say that they personally know at least one person who has been involved in a red-light running crash.

The increased implementation of red light cameras may help accident victims prove liability in a red light intersection accident. Many cities have installed cameras to monitor intersections for red light violations. Some cameras are equipped with sensors. When a car runs a red light, it triggers the sensor, which in turn causes the camera to take a photograph of the intersection. Other red light cameras take a photograph of the intersection at every red light. Either type of red light camera may provide helpful evidence for victims of red light intersection accident.

The process of obtaining evidence for trial is called adiscovery.a Obtaining government records like red light camera photographs for trial may be complex, especially for accident victims unfamiliar with the process. Some cities have a very easy process for obtaining documents. Other cities have complicated, bureaucratic systems with strict deadlines. Accident victims should contact a Missouri red light intersection accident attorney as soon as possible for a free legal consultation.

A Warrenton woman was injured after a car stalled on eastbound I-70 in St. Charles County Missouri. The accident occurred on January 13, 2012 at 4:33pm when a 1999 Ford Windstar was stalled on the interstate. A 2003 Durango crashed into the rear of the Ford.

Mary F. Thorn suffered moderate personal injury in the St. Charles rear end car accident. Thorn was the driver of the Durango. She was taken to St. Josephas East Hospital for medical treatment. Manuel E. Escobedo of East St. Louis, the drive of the Ford Windstar, was not injured in the accident.

Stalled vehicles are serious hazards for other drivers, especially on interstate highways. Drivers on interstate highways travel at high speeds, making them less capable of adjusting to unexpected road obstructions like stalled vehicles. Missouri drivers are particularly speedy on highways when compared to other Americans. TomTom, a navigation company, released data showing that the average speed on Missouri highways exceeds 67 mph. The personal injury resulting from stalled vehicle accidents can be devastating. Accident victims should contact a St. Louis, Missouri accident attorney.

Stalled vehicles present serious dangers to the occupants of the stalled vehicle as well. If the vehicle stalls on an interstate highway, the occupants may not be able to safely exit the vehicle and seek help. Staying inside the vehicle presents other risks, since another vehicle may crash into the rear of the stalled vehicle.

Drivers who notice signs of stalling or vehicle malfunction should move their vehicles onto the shoulder of the roadway to avoid a collision. Drivers who continue to operate a motor vehicle in hopes that they can make it to gas station or repair shop are making a risky choice for other drivers. If the drivers insist on continuing to a nearby repair shop while driving a malfunctioning vehicle should drive in the lane closest to the shoulder. If the vehicle begins to stall or slow, the driver should immediately pull into the shoulder.

Stalled vehicles may be particularly dangerous under any conditions that diminish visibility, including: blind curves, fog, precipitation (e.g. rain, sleet, and snow), and during the nighttime.

Reduced visibility means that other drivers may take longer to notice the road obstruction caused by the stalled vehicle. When drivers need to suddenly avoid a collision, every second counts.

A car was pushed off the roadway in a Jefferson County two-vehicle car crash on January 11, 2012. The morning accident occurred when Caleb W. Parker-Mathews of Pevely, Missouri was driving on Monticello Drive, west of Metropolitan Boulevard. Parker-Matthews attempted to make a right turn in a 1999 Ford Escort.

The front of the Ford skidded on wet pavement. The Ford crashed into a 2002 Chevrolet Impala driven by Katie M. Presley of Hillsboro, Missouri. The Impala was pushed off the roadway in the accident.

One person sustained personal injury in the accident. Megan L. Hawkins, 20, of Barnhart, Missouri suffered moderate personal injury. Hawkins was taken to St. Anthonyas Medical Center by Rock Township Ambulance District. All of the vehicles involved sustained damage.

People who are victimized in the same accident can sue the defendant driver together. The process is called apermissive joinder.a The process is apermissivea because plaintiffs are allowed to join their cases, but are not required to do so. The courts allow permissive joinder because joining together related cases is more efficient. The court can conduct a single trial about the accident instead of hearing two separate trials with large the same facts.

Permissive joinder may be beneficial for accident victims who suffered personal injury in a single accident. If there is no conflict of interest, the plaintiffs may be able to hire one law firm instead of obtaining separate attorneys. The attorney that the two plaintiffs hire can become intimately connected to all of the facts of the case, instead of having to coordinate with another attorney.

Even when both plaintiffs are injured in a single accident, there may be separate issues for each plaintiff for the court to decide. For instance, if both plaintiffs suffered personal injury, the court will have to hear evidence about their individual injuries. If one of the plaintiffs owned a vehicle that was damaged in the accident, the court will hear evidence that only applies to the vehicular damage. Nevertheless, hearing a few separate issues for each plaintiff is still more efficient that hearing two separate trials.

Dustin K. Burnett of Mineral Point, Missouri lost control of his vehicle in a Washington County Missouri car accident on January 7, 2012. The 18-year-old was driving on travelling on Trockey Road, 100 feet north of Frontier Road in Washington County. Burnett lost control of a 2004 Ford Taurus and travelled off the gravel roadway. The Ford crashed into a nearby tree at the conclusion of the accident.

Burnett was moderately injured in the crash. He was not wearing a seat belt. The Arch helicopter transported Burnett to Mercy Hospital in Creve Coeur, Missouri. The Ford was totaled.

Driving on unpaved rural roads can be perilous. Fewer cars drive on rural roads compared to suburban and urban environments, so transportation departments invest less in safety devices. As a result, rural roads are well-equipped to handle high-speed traffic.

Rural roads present a great deal of safety hazards to drivers, including:
- steep hills
- sharp curves
- damaged roads

Rural roads lack many features that allow urban and suburban drivers to operate safely. Rural roads are notable for:
- lack of signs
- lack of sufficient width for vehicles to pass
- lack of shoulders
- lack of guard rails

Roads in rural areas may be dirt roads or gravel roads. Either may suffer from corrugations in the road surface nicknamed awashboards.a Washboards occur when roads are not regularly maintained, a common occurrence in rural areas. Rural transportation departments have smaller budgets than city departments, but have more ground to cover.

Washboards have reduced traction and cause drivers to lose control of their vehicles. To avoid losing control on a washboard in a rural road, brake before entering potentially washboarded areas like curves or downhills. Use four wheel drive if your vehicle is capable.

If an area near your regular driving route is washboarded, contact your local government to see if the road can be better maintained. If you are injured in a car accident on a washboarded area of the roadway, contact a Missouri personal injury attorney. If the local transportation department failed to adequately maintain the road, the transportation department may be liable for your injuries.

Two Missourians were injured in a Franklin County Missouri personal injury accident on January 7, 2012 at 12:56pm. The afternoon accident occurred on Route HH near Rock Church Road.

The accident occurred as Keith L. McGee, 40, of Ballwin, Missouri drove on southbound Route HH. The 2009 Kawasaki VR100 driven by McGee crossed the centerline of the roadway. The motorcycle crashed into a 2006 Dodge Dakota, driven by Walter F. Lee of High Ridge, Missouri.

Two Missourians sustained moderate injuries in the accident: Delores E. Utley of Osage Beach, Missouri and McGee. Utley, 72, was a passenger in the Dodge. Utley was transported to St. Claire Hospital by Meramec Ambulance. McGee was taken to Mercy in Creve Coeur. Both injured parties were transported by Meramec Ambulance.

Higher gas prices have encouraged many commuters to drive motorcycles. Motorcycle fuel economy tends to be much better than car or SUV fuel economy. Some motorcycles have been documented as getting hundreds of miles per gallon (mpg). However, owning and operating a motorcycle requires prudence.

Motorcycles require careful maintenance. Motorcycle owners should exercise care in choosing a mechanic. Motorcycles should only select mechanics who are competent. Motorcycle owners may be able to read reviews of various mechanics and motorcycle repair shops in making their decision. Negligent motorcycle repair can cause Missouri motorcycle accidents. Negligent motorcycle mechanics may fail to notice that the tires are improperly aligned or that the engine has problems that could lead to a failure. These mistakes may lead to a serious accident.

Motorcycle accidents may also be caused by the driver of a passenger vehicle. Car drivers may fail to notice that the motorcycle is driving on the roadway and crash into it. Car drivers should exercise due care to ensure that a motorcycle is not in their blind spot. Failure to exercise that care constitutes negligence.

Two Missourians were involved in Saint Charles County Missouri personal injury accident on an exit ramp of I-64. Susan L. Morrow of St. Peters, Missouri stopped improperly on the I-64 exit ramp to Highway K in a 2008 Mazda 3. A 2008 Nissan Rogue crashed into the rear of the Mazda. The Nissan was driven by Rebecca S. Tiek.

Both Morrow and Tiek were injured in the accident. Tiek was taken to Progress West by St. Charles County Ambulance. St. Charles County Ambulance transported Morrow to Mercy Medical Center.

MSHPas crash reports create an effective record of important details concerning a traffic accident. The crash report will specify the drivers involved, the vehicles involved, and the people who suffered personal injuries. If a lawsuit is not filed until a while after the accident occurs, having a written record about the crash is useful. Memories about the accident may fade before the statute of limitations tolls completely. Official copies of the crash report can be obtained from the MSHP. The MSHP posts unofficial, preliminary crash reports online for 29 days.

The crash report will also include a summary of the accident. Occasionally, a MSHP officer will indicate that a particular party is at fault for the accident. For example, the officer who prepared the crash report for the above accident stated that Morrow made an improper stop. The Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) makes crash reports available online.

Crash reports are very useful in car accident lawsuits. Crash reports are not conclusive evidence of negligence, but they leave a strong impression. MSHP officers are well-trained and experienced with traffic accidents on Missourias highways. If a MSHP officer believes one party made an improper turn, the court will be inclined to agree.

Saint Charles County Missouri personal injury lawyers expertly use crash reports to support the cases of their clients. If the officeras description of the accident coincides with the testimony of an independent accident reconstruction specialist, the crash report becomes strong evidence in court. If you were involved in a car accident and wonder how the crash report will affect your ability to recover compensation, please contact our firm. Our firm provides free legal consultations to accident victims.

Two women were injured in a Jefferson County Missouri accident on January 2, 2012 at 3:45pm. The accident occurred on southbound U.S. Highway 67 at Meyer Road. One vehicle was totaled in the crash.

Gina L. Warhover of Desoto, Missouri slowed her 2000 Ford Ranger to avoid hitting another vehicle. The Ford swerved left directly into the path of a 2010 Hyundai Sonata driven by Kimberly M. Schnitz of Bonne Terre, Missouri. The left of the Ford crashed into the right rear of the Hyundai. The Hyundai travelled off the right side of the roadway. Off the roadway, the Hyundai struck a guardwire and a traffic signal post. The Hyundai then overturned.

Warhover and Schnitz suffered personal injury in the accident. Warhover suffered moderate injuries and Schnitz sustained minor injuries. They were transported to Jefferson Regional Medical Center by Joachim Plattin Ambulance.

Even people who consider themselves safe drivers may need the help of a St. Louis auto accident attorney or a defensive driving course. Safe drivers rarely think about how they would deal with a car accident. Safe drivers drive at the speed limit, adjust their choice to weather and road conditions, and check their blind spots before initiating a lane change. However, those driving techniques may not be enough to avoid a Missouri car accident.

Safe drivers may still be harmed in car accidents because of the behavior of negligent drivers. Drivers who carefully obey safety regulations may still be struck by other drivers. A safe driver may be driving prudently in the correct lane, but still be hit by a negligent driver too concerned with a text message to avoid an accident. Learning how to deal with negligent drivers is an important skill.

Defensive driving courses can teach safe drivers how to deal with the behavior of negligent or aggressive drivers. Accident prevention is typically a key focus of defensive driving courses. Students may learn how to identify inappropriate driving behaviors and respond. Defensive driving course students may also learn about automobile safety outside of driving. For examples, the courses may teach student show to change tires or charge motor vehicle batteries.

Often, experienced drivers feel that defensive driving courses are unnecessary. However, even experienced drivers are involved in accidents. Outside of young adults between the ages of 16 and 20, experienced drivers between the ages of 45-54 suffer the highest number of fatalities in car accidents. Experienced drivers should consider taking defensive driving courses.