Knob Noster, MO (October 22, 2022) – A traffic collision occurred in Johnson County on Friday afternoon that left two people injured. At around 1:40 p.m., on October 21, emergency crews were called to the scene of a crash on US Highway 50.
According to reports, a 2010 Mercury Mariner was involved in a rear-end collision with a 2021 Ford Ranger on US Highway 50 near Northeast 501 Road. The impact o the crash left both vehicles totaled. The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene of the crash to assist.
The driver of the Mercury, 47-year-old John Alderman of Knob Noster, Missouri, and a passenger in the Ford, 68-year-old Carmon Anderson of Warrensburg, Missouri, were both injured. Anderson was transported to Western Missouri Medical Center for the treatment of injuries.
At this time, the incident remains under investigation.
Our thoughts are with John Alderman and Carmon Anderson at this time.
Car Accidents in Missouri
Being harmed in a motor vehicle accident can affect your physical and emotional health and well-being. Quite often, victims in their families suffer financially as well.
People who are harmed as a result of vehicle collisions are often able to pursue legal action against the responsible drivers. Following an accident, you can file a personal injury claim to recover financial compensation for your costs and losses.
Our Knob Noster car accident lawyers at Peterson & Associates, P.C. can help you seek the maximum compensation for various damages you face. These include compensation for:
- Lost Wages: If you have been injured in a car accident, you may be entitled to recover lost wages. This includes any wages that you would have earned had you not been injured, as well as any future lost earnings. To recover lost wages, you will need to show that your injuries have prevented you from working and that you have suffered a financial loss as a result.
- Medical Bills: You may also be entitled to recover your medical bills related to the car accident. This includes any hospitalization, surgery, rehabilitation, and/or mental health counseling that is necessary as a result of your injuries. To recover your medical bills, you will need to show that your injuries were caused by the car accident and that you have incurred reasonable and necessary expenses as a result.
- Vehicle Repair Expenses: If your vehicle was damaged in the car accident, you may be entitled to recover the cost of repairs. To do so, you will need to show that the damage was caused by the other driver’s negligence and that the repairs are necessary to return your vehicle to its pre-accident condition.
Our team can meet with you for a free consultation at your earliest convenience to get started. Contact our team at 816-888-8888 to schedule a consultation with our personal injury lawyers today.
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