Jefferson, MO (February 23, 2022) – A traffic-related incident reported in Jefferson County left two women injured. Just before 10:15 a.m., on February 18, emergency crews were notified that their assistance was needed on-site at a crash on Highway 141.
Reports from authorities show that a 2003 Ford Explorer and a 2013 Toyota Venza collided on Highway 141 near Schneider Drive after the driver of the Toyota failed to stop at a steady red light.
Two people involved in the crash were injured. EMS transported 35-year-old Shaunda Stotts and 74-year-old Mary Hendricks to Mercy Hospital South for care.
At this time, the incident remains under investigation.
Our thoughts are with Shaunda Stotts and Mary Hendricks at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Car Accidents in Missouri
Reports provided by the Missouri Department of Transportation and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that the state of Missouri ranks 19th out of all 50 states for the likelihood of people being involved in fatal collisions. Between 2012 and 2014, more than 2,300 people lost their lives in accidents throughout the state. More than 55,000 more are left with life-altering injuries that require extensive medical treatment.
These collisions often force innocent victims into area hospitals where they have to undergo extensive medical treatment. Many victims require hospitalization and have to spend weeks or even months off work as they go through therapy and transition back into their normal routine.
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 as a result of other drivers, it is important that they seek the legal guidance of a Jefferson car accident attorney as soon as possible.
Jefferson Personal Injury Lawyers
At Peterson & Associates, P.C., we take an aggressive approach to helping our clients recover after being injured in accidents. Our Jefferson personal injury attorneys strive to help accident victims get the justice and compensation they deserve after being harmed in preventable accidents.
If you have been injured in an accident as a result of another person’s actions, it is crucial that you reach out to our team as soon as possible to explore legal options available to you. Our law firm is committed to helping our clients recover in the best way imaginable from their accidents. Contact our personal injury attorneys in Missouri at 816-888-8888 to meet with our team of knowledgeable attorneys at your earliest convenience to see how we can help you recover from your accident and move forward.
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