Lee’s Summit, MO (February 26, 2022) – A crash reported in Jackson County on Thursday morning left one woman injured. At around 8:20 a.m., on February 24, emergency crews were notified that their assistance was needed at the scene of an accident on Missouri State Route 291.
Reports from Missouri State Highway Patrol indicate that a 2008 Mini Cooper was stopped for traffic on Missouri State Route 291 just south of Scherer Road when it was rear-ended by a 2008 Hyundai.
The driver of the Mini Cooper, 18-year-old Kaycie Cooper, sustained injuries in the crash. Cooper was transported via EMS to Lee’s Summit Medical Center for care.
At this time, the incident remains under investigation.
Our thoughts are with Kaycie Cooper at this time. We hope for her full recovery.
Car Accidents in Missouri
Studies produced 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 chances of people losing their lives in fatal collisions. Between 2012 and 2014, more than 2,300 victims were fatally injured in our state due to motor vehicle accidents. Each year, over 55,000 more are left with life-altering injuries that require extensive medical care.
People who are hurt in accidents are often left to endure an array of challenges moving forward. Not only do are most inured parties deal with pain and suffering, but the financial consequences of crashes can be devastating for both injured victims and their families.
People involved in crashes are often forced to spend tens of thousands of dollars on medical care and vehicle repairs while going without wages from work. Even though many people harmed in crashes have to take some time off work to recover from their injuries, countless injured parties are left permanently disabled and unable to return to work indefinitely. When people are injured in accidents resulting from the negligence of other motorists, it is crucial that they seek legal guidance as soon as possible. Those harmed may be entitled to compensation that can help cover the costs of care and other expenses moving forward. A responsive and knowledgeable car accident attorney in Lee’s Summit can help to explain your legal rights as a victim of an accident.
Lee’s Summit Personal Injury Lawyers
At Peterson & Associates, P.C., we take a responsive and committed approach at helping our clients recover after being hurt in accidents. Our Lee’s Summit personal injury attorneys strive to help crash victims get the justice and compensation they deserve after being harmed in preventable collisions. We will stop at nothing to ensure your legal rights are protected after being harmed. Contact our Missouri accident lawyers at (816) 298-8708 to see how our team can help you.
Schedule a free case review with our personal injury lawyers at your earliest convenience. Our team can review the circumstances surrounding your accident to identify all at-fault parties and help you get the justice you deserve.
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