Jefferson, MO (March 25, 2022) – A motor vehicle accident reported in Jefferson on Thursday afternoon ended in injuries. Just after 1 p.m., on March 24, the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to the scene of a crash on US Highway 67.
Reports provided by local authorities show that a 2018 Freightliner Cascadia was attempting to make a left turn from Montauk Drive onto southbound US Highway 67. The vehicle entered out into the roadway and became involved in a collision with a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt.
Three people involved in the accident were injured. The victims, who were identified as 18-year-old Alexis McCully, 20-year-old Nijah Moore, and 63-year-old Timothy Nevels, were all transported to Mercy Hospital in Jefferson for medical care.
At this time, the incident remains under investigation.
Our thoughts are with Alexis McCully, Nijah Moore, and Timothy Nevels at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Car Accidents in Missouri
Car accidents throughout the state of Missouri send thousands of people to area hospitals with injuries. Although some of these collisions are unavoidable, we continue to see numerous people sustain life-changing injuries as a result of the negligent or reckless actions of others.
The chances of suffering catastrophic injuries are greatly increased in accidents involving speeding vehicles, motorcycles, pedestrians, and semi-trucks. However, it is important to understand that various factors come into play when it comes to determining the severity of an injury a victim is likely to sustain.
There are thousands of people who sustain broken bones, traumatic brain injuries, and even spinal cord injuries from their accidents. 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.
Regrettably, many victims never recover from their injuries and are left permanently disabled and out of work. 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.
Personal Injury Lawyers
Our team of Jefferson personal injury lawyers at Peterson & Associates, P.C. have extensive experience helping accident victims recover from their accidents. Our lawyers are committed to fighting on behalf of injured parties to ensure they are able to get justice.
Through aggressive and fearless representation, we have helped countless clients secure six and seven-figure settlements and verdicts for their legal claims. We strongly believe that our clients deserve justice after being harmed.
Collectively, we have helped thousands of victims recover over $500 million, collectively, for their personal injury cases and we are dedicated to helping you maximize your recoveries after being harmed.
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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