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14
Feb

Indiana Truck Driver Killed In Missouri Highway Crash

February 14, 2012

A 57-year-old truck driver from Vincennes, Indiana, was killed yesterday morning in a tragic, two-vehicle accident. According to KSDK 5 News, the crash happened at approximately 7:30 AM on Lake St. Louis Boulevard, near O’Fallon, Missouri.

Reports filed by troopers with the Missouri state police department say that the tractor-trailer was behind and a lane over from a 2001 Chevrolet Malibu while driving down the four-lane highway. They say that the driver of the Malibu was driving too fast for the slick conditions and lost control of the vehicle when he hit an icy patch in the road.

The Malibu then slid in front of the tractor-trailer, which then hit the Malibu from behind and caused the trucker to lose control of the big rig. The Malibu slid off the side of the road and got stuck in a drainage ditch, and the tractor-trailer slammed into a guardrail before hitting a bridge pillar head-on. The driver of the truck was declared dead at the scene, while the driver of the Malibu was uninjured.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, truckers have the second most dangerous job in the nation, accounting for 631 work-related deaths in 2010. This number was up by four percent over 2009.

The Missouri truck accident attorneys with Cofman Townsley Injury Lawyers would like to send their condolences to the family of the truck driver who was killed in this unfortunate accident.

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27
Dec

Accidents Across Missouri Leave A Teen Dead And Others Injured

December 27, 2011

A 13-year-old girl died as a result of a car crash early Tuesday morning in St. Louis, Missouri. According to KSDK 5 News, the accident occurred at approximately 12:30 AM along the northbound lanes of Interstate-55.

Police are saying that weather conditions on area roads may have played a part in the crash that killed the teen from Maryland Heights, Missouri. They believe that the 28-year-old male driver of the vehicle she was riding in lost control of the vehicle on the wet, slick asphalt just before hitting a bridge support beam. The driver, along with several other passengers ranging in age from 11 to 30-years-old, were all taken to area hospitals to be treated for serious injuries.

Similar conditions were attributed to another set of accidents in the state along I-70. Police stated the accident occurred when a refrigerated box truck traveling westbound on the highway crashed through a median and collided with two vehicles after crossing the eastbound lanes. Two individuals were taken to a local hospital to be treated for what was described as “minor injuries.”

The Missouri auto accident attorneys with Cofman Townsley Injury Lawyers believe that taking immediate action after a car accident is the best way to ensure that the insurance companies give you the compensation you need. As stated in a recent ad, you may not be able to change what happened, but you can change what happens next. Contact an experienced lawyer today.

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13
Dec

Distracted Driving The Cause Of Missouri Bus Crash Last Year

December 13, 2011

The dangers of distracted driving were made clear by the case of a Missouri teen who was killed in an car accident last year. KSDK 5 News reported that the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) accident investigation determined the 19-year-old driver was distracted by 11 text messages in the 11 minutes prior to causing a crash that killed him and another student, and left 38 others injured.

Deborah Hersman, Chairman of the NTSB, stated yesterday that phone records made it clear that the young man driving the pickup was manually, cognitively, and visually distracted at the time of the accident due to the fact he had sent six text messages in received five messages in the moments before he rear-ended a tractor-trailer. The crash set off a chain reaction of events, in which, a school bus rear-ended the pickup truck and another school bus smashed into the first one.

The American Journal of Public Health mentioned in a recent article that studies show a dramatic rise in the danger texting poses behind the wheel. In fact, there has been a 28 percent increase in fatalities that stem from texting while driving from 2005 to 2008.

The Missouri Auto Accident Attorneys with Cofman Townsley advise drivers not use their cell phones at all while behind the wheel. This is the best way to ensure that you are not a hazard to yourself or others on the road.

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Dec

Missouri Law Enforcement Aims To Make Roads Safer And Better

December 6, 2011

Some Missouri-area law enforcement agencies are using their efforts to make the state’s highways safer and improve the quality of the roads. According to KMOV News, funds received from traffic tickets for speeding and DUI’s is now being funneled into local budgets for improvements to area roads.

The city of St. Ann, Missouri, says that it has raised approximately $2.8 million this year alone in court fee and fines from traffic tickets issued by the city’s police department. St. Ann Police Chief, Bob Schrader, says they can attribute a large chunk of that extra cash to officers cracking down on speeders along a seven-mile stretch of I-70 that has been declared a “Travel Safe Zone” by the state. These areas are categorized by the state as having a high number of accidents and fatalities and can carry double fines for any infraction. Road improvements, raises for city employees, and a new $25,000 laser speed gun are slated to use the extra income next year.

The Creve Coeur Police Department is looking to put some funds back into their local budget as well by conducting DUI checkpoints over the next week as a part of the Holiday DWI Enforcement Campaign aimed at taking drunk drivers off of the road.

The Missouri Auto Accident Attorneys with Cofman Townsley urge drivers to watch their speed and obey limits to not only avoid getting a ticket, but to also possibly save your life or that of another motorist.

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Sep

Firefighters Sneezes Cause Crash That Injures Three

September 13, 2011

Nothing is scarier than suffering from a fit of sneezes while driving down the road. Your eyes close and your entire body shakes as the massive exhale makes you grip the wheel tightly, hoping not to swerve. One crew of firemen found out just how dangerous a sniffle behind the wheel can be.

KCTV 5 News reported that three firefighters from Springfield, Missouri, were injured after their truck overturned after the driver lost control in a fit of sneezes. The members of the Springfield Fire Department were not responding to a call at the time of the crash, but were traveling fast enough to leave the sneezing driver in intensive care for the past week. The other two firefighters were treated and released from the hospital the same day as the crash.

With the driver still in critical condition and unable to talk, police are going off statements of four witnesses, some victims, of the crash. Those statements say the driver was suffering from a string of sneezes that caused him to swerve and lose control of the truck. Police reports have listed the cause of the crash as a “physical impairment.”

Accidents can happen while on the job, especially if your job involves motor vehicles. If you have been injured in a crash while on the job that was no fault of your own, a Missouri Workers’ Compensation Attorney may be able to help you. The Lawyers with Cofman Townsley are available anytime to discuss your case with you.

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Oct

School bus involved in St. Louis auto accident

October 28, 2010

A school bus was involved in a St. Louis auto accident, KPLR reports.

The school bush wrecked during morning rush hour. Thirteen students were on board during the St. Louis auto accident.

The school bus hit another vehicle on the interstate in the St. Louis auto accident. The driver of the other vehicle was taken to a local hospital following the St. Louis auto accident.

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Do you trust public transportation to get your kids to and from school? What safety concerns do you have about St. Louis auto accidents while riding public transportation?

If you or someone you know has been involved in a St. Louis auto accident, the St. Louis auto accident lawyers at Cofman Townsley Injury Lawyers can help.

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Feb

Road closed after St. Louis truck accident

February 4, 2010

A fiery St. Louis truck accident caused authorities to shut down part of the Interstate, according to St. Louis Today.

The driver of the truck was hauling garbage when he attempted to navigate a curve at a high rate of speed. He struck a nearby guardrail and flipped over, causing the truck to catch on fire.

Firefighters were able to extinguish the fire caused by the Missouri truck accident.

Crews worked through the day to get the scene of the St. Louis truck accident cleared so that they could open up the Interstate again.

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The St. Louis truck accident lawyers at Cofman Townsley can help if you were injured in a Missouri truck accident.

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12
Nov

Springfield truck accident snags traffic

November 12, 2009

The Springfield News-Leader reported that Interstate traffic was sluggish because of a Springfield truck accident that occurred the night before.

The driver of a tractor-trailer lost control of his vehicle, went through the median, and drove into oncoming traffic, causing the Springfield truck accident. The truck then hit another tractor-trailer, causing the first to flip over, slide down the road, and hit another vehicle.

The driver of the first truck suffered minor injuries during the Missouri truck accident.

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The Springfield truck accident attorneys at Cofman Townsley can help if you were injured in an accident.

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Sep

Kansas City truck accident injures one

September 24, 2009

One person sustained injuries during a Kansas City truck accident involving a school bus, according to KCTV5.

A tractor-trailer hauling crushed vehicles and an empty school bus collided on the Interstate causing the semi to flip over.

Authorities were forced to shut down all lanes on that part of the Interstate while crews cleared the scene of the Kansas City truck accident.

The driver of the truck suffered some minor injuries during the Missouri truck accident.

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The Kansas City truck accident attorneys at Cofman Townsley can help if you were injured in a Missouri truck accident.

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Jun

Springfield truck accident snags traffic

June 25, 2009

The Springfield News-Leader reported that a Springfield truck accident left Interstate traffic a mess.

The Illinois truck accident involved a tractor-trailer that flipped over on the Interstate and blocked part of the road.

Authorities had to close down one of the lanes because of the Springfield truck accident, which caused some traffic delays.

It took crews several hours to clear the scene of the Springfield truck accident and allow traffic to get back to normal.

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The Springfield truck accident lawyers at Cofman Townsley can help if you were injured in a truck accident.

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