Atchison Township, MO (April 3, 2022) – One man was left with moderate injuries following an auto accident in Harrison County on Saturday evening, April 2. At around 4:30 p.m., authorities were requested on-site at a crash on Route KK.
Reports provided by Missouri State Highway Patrol Sgt BR Hilliard indicate that a collision between a 2011 Ford Taurus and a 2012 Hyundai Elantra occurred on Route KK in the area of West 230th Avenue. Both vehicles were left with moderate damage as a result of the collision.
A passenger in the Hyundai, 72-year-old Jorge Benitez, sustained moderate injuries in the crash. He was transported to Harrison County Community Hospital in Bethany, Missouri, for care.
At this time, MSHP is investigating the crash.
Our thoughts are with Jorge Benitez at this time. We hope for his full recovery.
Car Accidents in Missouri
According to reports provided by the Missouri State Department of Public Safety, more than 55,000 people are injured in auto accidents throughout our state each year. Although many accidents resolve with only minor injuries, thousands of people are hospitalized with life-threatening injuries that require emergency and ongoing care.
People who are injured in accidents often deal with an array of challenges moving forward. Not only are most victims left to deal with pain and suffering, but the financial consequences of accidents can be crippling for both victims and their families.
People involved in collisions are often forced to spend tens of thousands of dollars on medical treatment and vehicle repairs while going without wages from work. Even though many injured victims have to take some time off work to recover from their injuries, numerous victims are left permanently disabled and unable to return to work after.
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 Atchison Township can help to explain your legal rights as a victim of an accident.
Atchison Township Personal Injury Lawyers
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 Atchison Township personal injury attorneys strive to help our clients maximize their recoveries so they can get the medical treatment they need without 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 would like to explore legal options available to you, contact our personal injury attorneys in Missouri 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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