Morgan, MO (March 28, 2022) – An auto accident reported in Morgan County left two people with moderate injuries. Just after 2:10 p.m., on March 26, emergency crews were requested on-site at a crash on Missouri State Route 52.
Reports provided by authorities show that a collision between a 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis and a 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara occurred on Missouri State Route 52 in the area of Missouri State Route 5. Both vehicles were left with extensive damage and had to be towed from the scene.
Two people in the Suzuki were injured. EMS transported the driver, 37-year-old Dustin Johnson, and his passenger, 40-year-old Valerie Johnson, to Capital Regional Hospital for emergency care.
At this time, the incident remains under investigation.
Our thoughts are with Dustin Johnson and Valerie Johnson at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Car Accidents in Missouri
Car accidents in the state of Missouri leave tens of thousands of people with injuries each year. In many cases, victims are rushed from the scene of their accidents to local hospitals for emergency medical care. After going through emergency surgery, many victims have to spend weeks off work to recover.
Although most motorists are careful and are considerate of other motorists sharing the road, we see many accidents take place due to driver error. In fact, over 80% of collisions involve some form of negligence.
In Missouri, some of the leading causes of crashes include:
- Drivers who are under the influence of drugs or alcohol
- Drivers who are speeding
- Drivers who fail to yield the right of way
- Drivers who are distracted by phones and other objects
These and other acts of negligence often lead to life-altering crashes that force victims out of work for several weeks. The time following a collision is full of uncertainty. In numerous cases, accident victims are left with serious injuries that demand medical attention both immediately and long-term.
Being forced out of work to deal with these injuries can make it extremely challenging to cover the cost of care. When victims are injured in accidents, those harmed are able to pursue legal actions to obtain compensation to cover the financial burdens they face moving forward.
Working with a knowledgeable and aggressive car accident attorney in the Morgan area after your accident can greatly improve your chances of recovering.
Morgan Personal Injury Lawyers
The Morgan personal injury attorneys at Peterson & Associates, P.C. strive to help victims protect their legal rights after being hurt in crashes caused by reckless, negligent, and careless drivers.
Our legal team works to help injured parties understand their legal rights after being harmed in accidents. We strive to guide injured victims toward getting the maximum amount of compensation available for the damages they face after being hurt in a crash.
Our law firm is dedicated to helping you maximize your recoveries after being hurt so you are able to move forward in the best position possible. Do not wait to protect your legal rights after being injured in an accident due to the negligence of another driver. 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 crash and move forward.
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Disclaimer: As a well-respected member of the Kansas City, Missouri business community, Peterson & Associates, P.C. is always looking to increase the safety of and bring overall safety for all Missouri residents. We hope that by bringing awareness to the dangers associated with driving that people will exercise additional caution when operating a motor vehicle and avoid being injured in a serious crash. This post is not intended to be a solicitation for business. This post should not be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. The photos depicted in this post are not representative of the actual accident scene.
