Kansas City, MO (November 30, 2020) – On Monday, November 30th, police temporarily closed down all northbound lanes of traffic on Interstate 435 at the exit for Front Street in the Kansas City area, when several vehicles were involved in a collision inside of a work zone.
First responders reported to the crash site at about 8:00 a.m. Police on the scene confirmed injuries involved in the accident but were unable to comment on how many and to what degree.
A white sedan and an SUV were listed as two of the vehicles involved in the collision.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Work Zone Accidents in Kansas City
From 2015 to 2019, 64 people were killed in Missouri work zone accidents, and an additional 3,685 people sustained varying degrees of injury. Since 2000, 13 MoDOT employees have been killed in these types of accidents as well. The best protection any driver has against sustaining an injury during a work zone accident, or any accident is the proper use of a seat belt. In 2019, 64% of vehicle occupant deaths were unbuckled when their accident took place.
When victims are injured in accidents resulting from the negligence of other motorists, it is important that they seek legal guidance as soon as possible. Victims may be entitled to compensation that can help cover the costs of care and other expenses moving forward. A responsive and effective car accident attorney in Missouri can help to explain your legal rights as a victim of an accident.
Our team at Peterson & Associates P.C. will help you to understand the legal options available to you in the aftermath of a car accident. Our personal injury attorneys in Kansas City strive to help our clients maximize their recoveries so they can get the medical treatment they need without the worry. Not only is it crucial that victims are able to get full and fair compensation after being injured by negligent drivers, but we are committed to helping them gain peace of mind in knowing they can move forward and overcome the challenges they face. If you have been injured in a car accident, and you would like to explore legal options available to you, contact our Kansas City personal injury attorneys at 816-888-8888 as soon as possible to schedule a free case of evaluation to see how we can help you.
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